Borussia Dortmund have managed to reduce the gap at the top to "only" six points following two league wins to start 2022, including their biggest win of the season last weekend. Dortmund's form on their travels has been the problem though with four away league defeats already, and BVB made a miserable German Cup exit in midweek as well at second-tier St.Pauli. Hoffenheim lost their first game in eight last weekend, but have gained a league-best 15 points from losing positions this season. Dortmund do at least enjoy 24 hours more rest after Tuesday's German Cup embarrassment, while Hoffenheim crashed out themselves the following evening. Given their slight advantage in terms of rest, Dortmund can seal the points with a goal or two from the much-vaunted Erling "Machine" Haaland. 1:2
There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 18 of Borussia Dortmund's last 21 away games (Bundesliga). Hoffenheim have won 6 of their last 7 home matches (Bundesliga). Hoffenheim have been winning at both half time and full time in 5 of their last 6 home matches (Bundesliga). There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 6 of Hoffenheim's last 7 games (Bundesliga). Borussia Dortmund have scored at least 2 goals in 7 of their last 8 matches (Bundesliga). Hoffenheim have scored at least 2 goals in 6 of their last 7 home matches (Bundesliga). Hoffenheim have scored at least 2 goals in 5 of their last 6 matches against Borussia Dortmund in all competitions.
Kasim Adams and Havard Nordtveit are both over the flu, while Diadie Samassekou is in Mali's squad for the Africa Cup of Nations. Pavel Kaderabek is ruled out with a thigh injury. Ermin Bicakcic is still out from ACL trouble and to add insult to injury also has tested positive for COVID as have Florian Grillitsch and Marco John. The Austrian international Grillitsch is the closest to a return. Sebastian Rudy and Christoph Baumgartner have shaken off muscle injuries, while Robert Skov is nearing a return from a thigh injury. Emre Can is ruled out with a muscle injury, while Mo Dahoud has back pain. Dan-Axel Zagadou could return to defence after COVID, while fellow defender Manuel Akanji nears a return from a knee problem. Gio Reyna is not quite match-fit yet. Mateu Morey remains on the sidelines with a serious knee injury. Youssoufa Moukoko is fit after a muscle injury, while former skipper Marcel Schmelzer continues his comeback from a knee injury.
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