Borussia Dortmund face TSG Hoffenheim in an away Bundesliga fixture on Saturday, September 5, 2026. Kickoff at the PreZero Arena in Sinsheim is scheduled for 3:30 PM.
This match marks the second matchday of the 2026/27 season. Borussia Dortmund enters the round with confidence after a winning start, having secured three points from their opening game. Under coach Edin Terzić, the team currently sits in fifth place in the Bundesliga table. Their record shows two goals scored and none conceded, giving them a goal difference of +2. Their recent form is marked by a victory.
Borussia Dortmund will be without several key players due to injury. The current injury list includes Giannis Konstantelias, Justin Lerma, Nico Schlotterbeck, and Ramy Bensebaini. These absences present a challenge for the squad, particularly in defensive areas. Exact return dates are not yet confirmed, but the medical staff is working on the players' recovery.
Fans have the option to follow the action live even if they are not at the stadium. Sportschau is providing a live audio stream of the match. This broadcast begins at 3:15 PM, a quarter of an hour before kickoff. The stream is part of the "Sportschau Bundesliga Live" offering from ARD. It allows BVB supporters to experience every tackle and attack in real-time.
Borussia Dortmund's next competitive match is scheduled for September 12, 2026. The Black and Yellows will then host SC Paderborn 07 at the Signal Iduna Park. Paderborn currently occupies twelfth place in the table. This home game presents another early-season opportunity to collect points.
Preparation for the trip to Sinsheim has been thorough. Coach Terzić emphasized the importance of a compact defense and quick transitions in recent training sessions. This tactical approach will be key against an offensively potent Hoffenheim side. The three points from the first game provide confidence, but the focus is now entirely on the next challenge.
The current league standings and further statistics are available on our standings page. Additionally, the squad overview provides a detailed look at the entire roster, including the injured players. The away game in Sinsheim is the next step in a long campaign. BVB aims to continue its positive run and return home with another positive result. The next home fixture against Paderborn on September 12 is already on the horizon.
