Hoffenheim - Borussia Dortmund

Hoffenheim aim to bounce back from their opening weekend defeat as they return to SNP Arena for this matchday 2 Bundesliga clash on 5 September 2026. After a narrow 3-2 loss to FC Koeln, the hosts are expected to field an attacking setup featuring Adam Hlozek and Tim Lemperle, hoping to unsettle the visitors early. The side will look to rediscover the defensive stability shown in their dominant cup victory over Erzgebirge Aue last month.

Borussia Dortmund arrive in high spirits following a clinical 5-0 cup win against HEBC Hamburg and a solid league victory over Hamburger SV. With Serhou Guirassy leading the expected XI, the visitors seek to improve their recent record at this venue, having suffered a 2-1 defeat here during their previous meeting on 18 April 2026. Both teams are eager to establish momentum early in the domestic campaign.