The lineups for TSG Hoffenheim's Bundesliga home game against Borussia Dortmund on Saturday have been confirmed. The match at the Rhein-Neckar-Arena kicks off at 15:30 CET and marks Hoffenheim's first home fixture of the season.
TSG Hoffenheim is starting with an attacking formation. Coach Pellegrino Matarazzo opts for Oliver Baumann in goal. The back four consists of Vladimír Coufal, Ozan Kabak, Arlind Hajdari, and Maximilian Rots. Patrick Wimmer, Lirim Avdullahu, and Dennis Geiger operate in midfield. The attack features Maximilian Beier, Adam Hložek, and Ihlas Bebou. This lineup shows the intent to take control in their first home outing.
Borussia Dortmund is fielding a strong side. Gregor Kobel is in goal. The defense is formed by Nico Schlotterbeck, Mats Hummels, and Julian Ryerson. Emre Can and Salih Özcan anchor the defensive midfield. The offensive charge is led by Karim Adeyemi, Jude Bellingham, Donyell Malen, and Sébastien Haller. This eleven shows the quality Dortmund brings to the contest.
TSG Hoffenheim enters this match following a tough start. Ahead of the matchday, the club sits in 16th place in the Bundesliga table. From two games, they have zero points with zero wins, zero draws, and two losses. Their goal tally stands at four scored and six conceded, resulting in a minus two goal difference. Recent form shows two consecutive losses, posing a significant challenge. The team already trails league leaders FC Augsburg by six points. All current figures can be found in the standings.
After two away games to start the season, returning to their own stadium is important. The Rhein-Neckar-Arena offers the chance to secure the much-needed first point of the campaign. The attacking nature of the starting eleven signals a desire to play proactively rather than defensively. Players like Patrick Wimmer and Adam Hložek are tasked with creating danger. However, the defense marshaled by Ozan Kabak must be more solid after conceding six goals in the first two matches. The full squad list is available on our squad page.
Regardless of the result against Dortmund, the next challenge awaits immediately. On Saturday, September 12, 2026, TSG hosts VfB Stuttgart. This match also takes place at the Rhein-Neckar-Arena. Stuttgart currently occupies ninth place, presenting another demanding opponent. This tight schedule requires quick recovery and focus. The complete season schedule can be tracked in the fixtures section.
The match against Borussia Dortmund is a major test for Hoffenheim's early season. With a bold lineup, they aim to use home advantage. Kickoff is at 15:30 CET on Saturday in Sinsheim.
