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