The starting lineups for today's Bundesliga match between TSG Hoffenheim and Borussia Dortmund have been confirmed. The match kicks off at 15:30 CET at the Rhein-Neckar-Arena.
Borussia Dortmund will line up in a 3-4-1-2 formation. Goalkeeper Gregor Kobel is protected by a back three of Gadou, Anton, and Mané. The midfield consists of Ryerson, Bellingham, Nmecha, and Svensson, with Karetsas operating behind strikers Beier and Guirassy. For Hoffenheim, this is their first home fixture of the season. Manager Pellegrino Matarazzo opts for a 4-3-3 setup with Baumann in goal. In front of him, Coufal, Kabak, Hajdari, and Rots form the defense. The midfield trio is Wimmer, Avdullahu, and Burger, while Lemperle, Hložek, and Daghim lead the attack.
Borussia Dortmund enters the match with six points from two games. Edin Terzić's side currently sits in third place in the Bundesliga standings. Their record shows two wins, no defeats, and a goal difference of +3 (5 scored, 2 conceded). The recent form of two consecutive wins provides momentum for the away trip. However, the squad is missing several key players. The current injury list includes Filippo Mané, Giannis Konstantelias, Justin Lerma, and Nico Schlotterbeck. Their absence presents a challenge for team selection.
For Hoffenheim, this is the first chance to earn points in front of their own fans this season. A positive result against a strong Dortmund side would be a significant statement. Dortmund, meanwhile, aims to continue its positive run and maintain pressure on the league leaders. An away victory would stays in the upper third of the table. The team has shown attacking potency but still has room for improvement defensively. The upcoming challenges can be viewed on the fixtures page.
For Borussia Dortmund, hopes once again rest on Jude Bellingham to dictate play from the center of the park. The offensive power of Guirassy and Beier will be needed to break down the Hoffenheim defense. On the other side, Hoffenheim relies on the experience of Ozan Kabak in central defense and the pace of Hložek up front. The duel between these players could be decisive. Detailed performance data for all players is documented in the club statistics.
The match is an important test for the depth of the Dortmund squad. The next challenge awaits on September 12th with a home game against 12th-placed SC Paderborn 07.
