Borussia Dortmund 2-0 TSG Hoffenheim: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Bwin’s post-match review of Borussia Dortmund 2-0 TSG Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga on Sunday, 07 December 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Borussia Dortmund secured a 2-0 victory over TSG Hoffenheim. The hosts broke the deadlock just before half-time when Julian Brandt scored in the 43rd minute, assisted by Yan Couto, giving Dortmund a lead they carried into the break despite Hoffenheim holding more possession. In the second half, Nico Schlotterbeck extended the advantage with a goal in the 60th minute, assisted by Felix Nmecha, which effectively sealed the result as Dortmund managed the game well from there.

This win builds on Dortmund’s strong recent form, including back-to-back victories and draws that have kept them competitive at the top. Hoffenheim, coming off a mixed run with wins and a draw, struggled to convert their territorial edge into goals. Late substitutions from both sides aimed to shift momentum, but Dortmund’s clinical finishing proved decisive in a match where the visitors’ discipline slipped with two yellow cards.

Hoffenheim edged possession with 57% compared to Dortmund’s 43%, suggesting they controlled more of the ball, but Dortmund made better use of their opportunities, reflected in seven corners to Hoffenheim’s five and two assists leading to goals. Successful dribbles were close, with Hoffenheim at 56 and Dortmund at 44, indicating both teams threatened on the break, though Hoffenheim’s two yellow cards highlighted their frustration without any reds or penalties influencing the flow.

Both sides used all five substitutions, with Dortmund making changes around the 80th and 90th minutes to freshen up, such as Carney Chukwuemeka replacing Julian Brandt and Maximilian Beier coming on for Karim Adeyemi, while Hoffenheim adjusted earlier from the 62nd minute, including Andrej Kramaric replacing Fisnik Asllani. No injury-time goals or penalties were recorded, keeping the focus on open-play efficiency where Dortmund’s assists made the difference.

The game’s turning points came from Dortmund’s well-timed goals, starting with Julian Brandt’s strike in the 43rd minute, assisted by Yan Couto, which shifted momentum just before the interval. Nico Schlotterbeck then doubled the lead in the 60th minute with Felix Nmecha providing the assist, putting Hoffenheim on the back foot. Hoffenheim’s response included a substitution in the 62nd minute when Andrej Kramaric replaced Fisnik Asllani, but yellow cards to Bernardo in the 65th and Albian Hajdari in the 68th disrupted their rhythm.

Further changes saw Hoffenheim bring on Umut Tohumcu for Grischa Prömel and Ihlas Bebou for Tim Lemperle in the 73rd minute, while Dortmund’s late switches, like Jobe Bellingham replacing Felix Nmecha in the 90th, helped them see out the win. These moments underlined Dortmund’s composure against Hoffenheim’s mounting pressure.

Borussia Dortmund lined up in a 3-4-2-1 formation, with Nico Schlotterbeck anchoring the defence and contributing offensively, while Julian Brandt and Felix Nmecha formed key attacking partnerships through their goal and assist involvements. Yan Couto provided width and support in the build-up to the opener, and late substitutions like Maximilian Beier for Karim Adeyemi and Fábio Silva for Serhou Guirassy maintained their structure.

TSG Hoffenheim deployed a 4-3-1-2 setup, relying on midfielders like Grischa Prömel and Wouter Burger for control, though yellow cards to Bernardo and Albian Hajdari exposed defensive vulnerabilities. Substitutions such as Andrej Kramaric for Fisnik Asllani and Ihlas Bebou for Tim Lemperle aimed to boost their attack, with Adam Hlozek later replacing Wouter Burger to add creativity.

Nico Schlotterbeck earned Bwin’s Man of the Match award for his solid performance, scoring one goal without any assists, big chances created or key passes, but his defensive presence and timely strike in the 60th minute proved pivotal in securing Dortmund’s clean sheet and victory.

Recent Bundesliga matches:

• Win: 2-0 vs TSG Hoffenheim (H)
• Win: 2-1 vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen (A)
• Draw: 3-3 vs VfB Stuttgart (H)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Hamburger SV (A)
• Win: 1-0 vs FC Augsburg (A)

Recent Bundesliga matches:

• Loss: 0-2 vs Borussia Dortmund (A)
• Win: 3-0 vs FC Augsburg (H)
• Draw: 1-1 vs FSV Mainz 05 (A)
• Win: 3-1 vs RB Leipzig (H)
• Win: 3-2 vs VfL Wolfsburg (A)

Borussia Dortmund have just claimed a 2-0 win over TSG Hoffenheim, extending their unbeaten run with recent victories against Bayer 04 Leverkusen and FC Augsburg alongside draws. Currently third on 28 points, they face Bodø/Glimt on 10 December 2025 at 20:00, a match that offers a chance to build momentum in their push for top spots, though the opposition’s position and points are yet to be confirmed.

TSG Hoffenheim have just suffered a 2-0 defeat to Borussia Dortmund, interrupting a run that included wins over FC Augsburg, RB Leipzig and VfL Wolfsburg plus a draw.

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