Sunday , 16 August 2026

Borussia Dortmund vs TSG 1899 Hoffenheim, DFB-Pokal 2023-24 ROUND 2

DFB-Pokal · 2023-24
Borussia Dortmund
1 – 0
Full Time
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
Wed 1 Nov 2023 · 17:00 UTC Signal Iduna Park HT 45' · FT 45'
Nico Schlotterbeck 56' Y
Y 66' Ozan Kabak
Y 75' Wout Weghorst
YR 90' Ozan Kabak

Overview

Match Preview

Borussia Dortmund vs TSG 1899 Hoffenheim — DFB-Pokal at Signal Iduna Park.

Match Details

  • Referee Harm Osmers
5 games this season 🟨 0.2/game ⚽ 3.0 goals/game

Head-to-Head

9
5
5
Borussia Dortmund 19 games · Avg 2.9 goals TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
Last 5 meetings
2023-11-01 Borussia Dortmund 1–0 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim 2023-09-29 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim 1–3 Borussia Dortmund 2023-02-25 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim 0–1 Borussia Dortmund 2022-09-02 Borussia Dortmund 1–0 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim 2022-01-22 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim 2–3 Borussia Dortmund

Recent Form

Borussia Dortmund
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
01 Nov TSG 1899 Hoffenheim H 1–0 W
29 Oct Eintracht Frankfurt A 3–3 D
25 Oct Newcastle United FC A 1–0 W
20 Oct SV Werder Bremen H 1–0 W
07 Oct 1. FC Union Berlin H 4–2 W
04 Oct AC Milan H 0–0 D
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
01 Nov Borussia Dortmund A 0–1 L
28 Oct VfB Stuttgart A 3–2 W
21 Oct Eintracht Frankfurt H 1–3 L
07 Oct SV Werder Bremen A 3–2 W
29 Sep Borussia Dortmund H 1–3 L
23 Sep 1. FC Union Berlin A 2–0 W

Key Stats

58% Both Teams to Score
H2H (19 games)
53% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Borussia Dortmund to score. At the same time, TSG 1899 Hoffenheim does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' The energy levels are beginning to show. Pellegrino Matarazzo might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 10' Borussia Dortmund currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 15' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Marcel Sabitzer suffering a number of foals already.
  • 20' Mergim Berisha has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 25' It looks like no one’s ball. TSG 1899 Hoffenheim is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 30' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 35' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Borussia Dortmund that had 521 games and scored 798 goals.
  • 40' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 43' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Marco Reus makes it 1-0.
  • 48' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 53' TSG 1899 Hoffenheim is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 56' A moment of madness from Nico Schlotterbeck on 56 minutes earns him a card. Borussia Dortmund will be frustrated.
  • 61' It’s high time Pellegrino Matarazzo made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 63' Ozan Kabak is replacing Kevin Akpoguma for the TSG 1899 Hoffenheim side.
  • 64' The whistle greets Marius Wolf as he departs to be replaced by Ramy Bensebaini.
  • 66' Ozan Kabak has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 66.
  • 71' The supporters are chanting for Felix Kalu Nmecha. He replaces Gio Reyna on 71 minute.
  • 75' The referee calls foul for Wout Weghorst. He receives a card.
  • 79' Fresh legs for TSG 1899 Hoffenheim! Umut Tohumcu comes on to replace Grischa Promel.
  • 83' Borussia Dortmund ring the changes. Marco Reus has done his job and it is now time for Marcel Sabitzer to step up.
  • 88' Tom Bischof gets the nod from TSG 1899 Hoffenheim. He replaces Marius Bulter and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 90' The referee has no hesitation. Ozan Kabak is booked for TSG 1899 Hoffenheim — card on 90.
  • TSG 1899 Hoffenheim will have plenty to reflect on. Borussia Dortmund were simply the better side today.

Lineups

Borussia Dortmund Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Edin Terzic

TSG 1899 Hoffenheim Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Pellegrino Matarazzo

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Andrej Kramaric 9
Marco Reus 5
Erling Haaland 3
Jadon Sancho 3
Ihlas Bebou 2
Munas Dabbur 2
Mario Gotze 2
Maximilian Beier 2

Head to Head

2023-11-01 Borussia Dortmund 1–0 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim 2023-09-29 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim 1–3 Borussia Dortmund 2023-02-25 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim 0–1 Borussia Dortmund 2022-09-02 Borussia Dortmund 1–0 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim 2022-01-22 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim 2–3 Borussia Dortmund

Borussia Dortmund Form

2023-11-01 Borussia Dortmund 1–0 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim W 2023-10-29 Eintracht Frankfurt 3–3 Borussia Dortmund D 2023-10-25 Newcastle United FC 0–1 Borussia Dortmund W 2023-10-20 Borussia Dortmund 1–0 SV Werder Bremen W 2023-10-07 Borussia Dortmund 4–2 1. FC Union Berlin W 2023-10-04 Borussia Dortmund 0–0 AC Milan D

TSG 1899 Hoffenheim Form

2023-11-01 Borussia Dortmund 1–0 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim L 2023-10-28 VfB Stuttgart 2–3 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim W 2023-10-21 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim 1–3 Eintracht Frankfurt L 2023-10-07 SV Werder Bremen 2–3 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim W 2023-09-29 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim 1–3 Borussia Dortmund L 2023-09-23 1. FC Union Berlin 0–2 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.45 Borussia Dortmund xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.01 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Borussia Dortmund52% Draw26% TSG 1899 Hoffenheim22%
Actual: Borussia Dortmund win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes49% 0% No51%
Avg goals/match: 2.46
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 89%
11%
± 1.5 71%
29%
± 2.5 44%
56%
± 3.5 24%
76%
± 4.5 11%
89%

Double Chance

Borussia Dortmund or Draw
79%
Draw or TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
48%
Borussia Dortmund or TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Borussia Dortmund32% Draw49% TSG 1899 Hoffenheim19%
Actual: Borussia Dortmund win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.4%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
10.6%
2 – 1
8.8%
2 – 0
8.8%
0 – 1
7.5%
1 – 2
6%
2 – 2
4.5%
3 – 1
4.3%
0 – 2
4.2%
3 – 0
4.2%
3 – 2
2.3%

Asian Handicap — Borussia Dortmund

Handicap Borussia Dortmund covers Push TSG 1899 Hoffenheim covers
-2.5 9% — 91%
-2 9% 14% 77%
-1.5 23% — 77%
-1 23% 23% 54%
-0.5 46% — 54%
+0.5 75% — 25%
+1 75% 15% 9%
+1.5 91% — 9%
+2 91% 7% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Borussia Dortmund keeps clean sheet
37% ✗
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim keeps clean sheet
24% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.