Match report

Borussia Dortmund Defeats Hoffenheim 2-0 in Bundesliga Clash

Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund
2–0
FT
1899 Hoffenheim
1899 Hoffenheim
Dec 7, 2025

Borussia Dortmund held off 1899 Hoffenheim to secure a crucial 2-0 victory in the Bundesliga on Saturday. Goals from Julian Brandt and Nico Schlotterbeck proved decisive as Dortmund maintained their momentum at home, keeping Hoffenheim at bay throughout the match.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Borussia Dortmund 2-0 1899 Hoffenheim
  • • Goals by J. Brandt (43') and N. Schlotterbeck (60')
  • • Yelows cards issued to Bernardo and A. Hajdari of Hoffenheim
  • • Multiple substitutions made in the second half, including J. Brandt and K. Adeyemi from Dortmund

Lineups

Borussia Dortmund

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 G. Kobel (G)
  • 28 A. Anselmino (D)
  • 3 W. Anton (D)
  • 4 N. Schlotterbeck (D)
  • 2 Y. Couto (M)
  • 20 M. Sabitzer (M)
  • 8 F. Nmecha (M)
  • 24 D. Svensson (M)
  • 27 K. Adeyemi (F)
  • 10 J. Brandt (F)
  • 9 S. Guirassy (F)

Substitutes

  • 33 A. Meyer
  • 26 J. Ryerson
  • 5 R. Bensebaini
  • 23 E. Can
  • 17 C. Chukwuemeka
  • 13 P. Gross
  • 7 J. Bellingham
  • 21 F. Silva
  • 14 M. Beier

1899 Hoffenheim

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 O. Baumann (G)
  • 34 V. Coufal (D)
  • 2 R. Hranac (D)
  • 21 A. Hajdari (D)
  • 13 Bernardo (D)
  • 6 G. Promel (M)
  • 7 L. Avdullahu (M)
  • 18 W. Burger (M)
  • 11 F. Asllani (M)
  • 29 B. Toure (F)
  • 19 T. Lemperle (F)

Substitutes

  • 37 L. Philipp
  • 5 O. Kabak
  • 15 V. Gendrey
  • 17 U. Tohumcu
  • 22 A. Prass
  • 27 A. Kramaric
  • 9 I. Bebou
  • 23 A. Hlozek
  • 33 M. Moerstedt

Timeline

  1. Borussia Dortmund
    43' Borussia Dortmund Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Brandt · Assist: Y. Couto
  2. Borussia Dortmund
    60' Borussia Dortmund Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Schlotterbeck · Assist: F. Nmecha
  3. 1899 Hoffenheim
    62' 1899 Hoffenheim subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Asllani · On: A. Kramaric
  4. 1899 Hoffenheim
    65' 1899 Hoffenheim Card · Yellow Card
    Bernardo

    Foul

  5. 1899 Hoffenheim
    68' 1899 Hoffenheim Card · Yellow Card
    A. Hajdari

    Foul

  6. 1899 Hoffenheim
    73' 1899 Hoffenheim subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Promel · On: Umut Tohumcu
  7. 1899 Hoffenheim
    73' 1899 Hoffenheim subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Lemperle · On: I. Bebou
  8. Borussia Dortmund
    80' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Brandt · On: C. Chukwuemeka
  9. Borussia Dortmund
    80' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Adeyemi · On: M. Beier
  10. 1899 Hoffenheim
    80' 1899 Hoffenheim subst · Substitution 4
    Off: W. Burger · On: A. Hlozek
  11. 1899 Hoffenheim
    80' 1899 Hoffenheim subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Bazoumana Touré · On: M. Moerstedt
  12. Borussia Dortmund
    90'+3 Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Y. Couto · On: J. Ryerson
  13. Borussia Dortmund
    90' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 4
    Off: F. Nmecha · On: J. Bellingham
  14. Borussia Dortmund
    90' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. Guirassy · On: F. Silva

Match Stats

Stat Borussia Dortmund 1899 Hoffenheim
Fouls 7 9
Pass Accuracy 77% 83%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 8 11
Corners 7 5
Total Passes 380 507
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 2 1
Shots on Target 4 3
xG 1.26 1.14
Shots off Target 2 7
Possession 43% 57%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 293 420
Shots Inside Box 6 5
Saves 3 2
Shots Outside Box 2 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Julian Brandt's goal at 43' marked a turning point, giving Dortmund early momentum.
  • ▸ Nico Schlotterbeck's second goal in the 60th minute effectively sealed the victory for Borussia Dortmund.