Borussia Dortmund is struggling to remain in the Bundesliga title race this season, but they have done well to move on from losing Erling Haaland.
While the Norwegian scores goals relentlessly in the Premier League, Dortmund have been managing just a few strikes per game in Germany.
They have not started this season badly, but their 2-3 home loss against Werder Bremen while they were still winning 2-0 will be playing on their minds for the rest of the campaign.
Hoffenheim is one of Germany’s impressive clubs. They might not win the league title, but they will always be in the conversation as one of the clubs to look out for in the competition.
Just like Dortmund, they have a loss and three wins from their opening four league games and their superior goal difference has kept them above their host in this fixture.
Unlike Dortmund, however, they are currently on a fine run of form with three wins from the last three matches and it has helped them to stay in the title race this early.
When these clubs meet, goals are plenty, but Dortmund has dominated the recent head to heads with three wins and no losses in four games.
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