Borussia Dortmund vs 1899 Hoffenheim: prediction and stats
BundesligaRegular Season - 19Kick-off on January 30, 2027 at 02:30 PM (UTC)SIGNAL IDUNA PARK, Dortmund
The Footlab model makes Borussia Dortmund the favourite at 57%, against 21% for a draw and 22% for 1899 Hoffenheim. The most likely score is 2-1.
This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Probabilities recomputed on Aug 25, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Borussia Dortmund vs 1899 Hoffenheim?
Borussia Dortmund starts as the favourite with a 129-point Elo edge (2,290 vs 2,161).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Borussia Dortmund have 8 wins, 1 draws and 6 defeats; 1899 Hoffenheim have 7, 3 and 5.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | Bayern München(home) | 1-2 | Super Cup |
| Aug 15, 2026 | AS Roma(home) | 2-2 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Aug 9, 2026 | Arsenal(away) | 3-2 | Emirates Cup |
| Aug 1, 2026 | FC Tokyo(away) | 1-0 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 29, 2026 | Cerezo Osaka(away) | 0-1 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | Erzgebirge Aue(away) | 4-0 | DFB Pokal |
| Aug 16, 2026 | Tottenham(away) | 0-3 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Karlsruher SC(home) | 3-0 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 29, 2026 | Holstein Kiel(home) | 3-1 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 18, 2026 | SGV Freiberg(away) | 3-0 | Friendlies Clubs |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 3 Borussia Dortmund win(s), 1 draw(s), 2 1899 Hoffenheim win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2026 | 1899 Hoffenheim 2-1 Borussia Dortmund | Bundesliga |
| Dec 7, 2025 | Borussia Dortmund 2-0 1899 Hoffenheim | Bundesliga |
| Apr 26, 2025 | 1899 Hoffenheim 2-3 Borussia Dortmund | Bundesliga |
| Dec 15, 2024 | Borussia Dortmund 1-1 1899 Hoffenheim | Bundesliga |
| Feb 25, 2024 | Borussia Dortmund 2-3 1899 Hoffenheim | Bundesliga |
| Nov 1, 2023 | Borussia Dortmund 1-0 1899 Hoffenheim | DFB Pokal |
Last archived meeting: 1899 Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund on Apr 18, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Borussia Dortmund score 1.7 and concede 1.2 goals per match over their last 15; 1899 Hoffenheim score 1.9 and concede 1.9. The model gives a 68% probability of over 2.5 goals and 65% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borussia Dortmund | 1.7 | 1.2 | 4 | 8/15 | 9/15 |
| 1899 Hoffenheim | 1.9 | 1.9 | 4 | 8/15 | 13/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Borussia Dortmund sit 2nd in Bundesliga (73 points from 34 matches) and 1899 Hoffenheim sit 5th (61 points from 34 matches).
The current season has no played match yet: final standings of the 2025-26 season.
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Borussia Dortmund | 34 | 22 | 7 | 5 | 70 | 34 | 73 |
| 5 | 1899 Hoffenheim | 34 | 18 | 7 | 9 | 65 | 52 | 61 |
Verdict, probable XI and verified absences
The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.
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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.
How does Footlab compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the favourite for Borussia Dortmund vs 1899 Hoffenheim?
- The Footlab model makes Borussia Dortmund the favourite at 57%, against 21% for a draw and 22% for 1899 Hoffenheim.
- Where and when is Borussia Dortmund vs 1899 Hoffenheim played?
- Borussia Dortmund vs 1899 Hoffenheim is played on January 30, 2027 at 02:30 PM (UTC) at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK, in the Bundesliga.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 68% probability of at least three goals in this match.
- How reliable is this prediction?
- The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.
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