Hoffenheim - Borussia Dortmund May 2026

Historically, Dortmund has dominated this fixture with 19 wins compared to Hoffenheim's 8 across 38 meetings. However, Hoffenheim has frequently acted as a "bogey team," capable of tactical upsets, as evidenced by this late-season thriller. Fans and analysts often view this clash as a battle of styles between Dortmund's traditional power and Hoffenheim's tactical flexibility.

The victory was pivotal for Hoffenheim's own European ambitions while forcing Dortmund to wait another week before finally securing their Champions League spot with a dominant win over Freiburg. TSG Hoffenheim Borussia Dortmund Goals A. Kramarić (42' P, 90'+8 P) S. Guirassy (87') Possession Shots Yellow Cards Rivalry Context Hoffenheim - Borussia Dortmund

The match was defined by the clinical precision of , who converted two crucial penalties. The first came in the 42nd minute, sending the hosts into the break with a lead. Dortmund fought back in the second half, with Serhou Guirassy coming off the bench to level the score in the 87th minute after a precise assist from Ramy Bensebaini. Historically, Dortmund has dominated this fixture with 19