Hoffenheim – Borussia Dortmund: Europe on the line at the PreZero Arena 
The home side are scrapping desperately for a top-four finish. Borussia Dortmund want to lock down second place. The points at stake are huge at this stage of the season. Expect the pressure to be there from the first whistle.
Hoffenheim’s doubts 
Christian Ilzer is dealing with a miserable spell. The home side are now four games without a win. The recent draw with Augsburg did nothing for their league position. They have been shipping two goals or more on a regular basis in recent weeks. Their home record is a real concern ahead of Borussia Dortmund’s visit. A defeat to Borussia Dortmund would wreck any Champions League hopes. The coaching staff are demanding an instant response in front of their own supporters.
Borussia Dortmund’s calm authority 
The recent loss to Leverkusen brought a fine winning run to a halt. Borussia Dortmund still have an eight-point cushion over their nearest challengers. Their away record has been hugely impressive this season. Dortmund’s attack has been finding the net regularly on the road. The recent head-to-head record also leans strongly towards the visitors. The opposition’s tactical control is likely to cause the hosts major problems. The away dressing room heads into this one with real composure.
Likely line-ups
Hoffenheim : Baumann ; Coufal, Hranac, Kabak, Bernardo ; Promel, Avdullahu, Burger ; Lemperle, Asllani, Toure
Borussia Dortmund : Kobel ; Anton, Schlotterbeck, Bensebaini ; Ryerson, Bellingham, Sabitzer, Svensson ; Beier, Silva, Brandt
Football prediction Hoffenheim vs away team
Over 2.5 goals in the match
The hosts’ defensive jitteriness should leave the door open for the visitors. Hoffenheim’s need for points will force them to take risks early.
The visitors’ forwards will look to punish the spaces on the break. The tempo should be lively throughout.
This has the look of a game that will produce goals on Saturday.
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