On Saturday afternoon, Dortmund will look to get their Bundesliga campaign back on track as they welcome Hoffenheim to Signal Iduna Park.
BVB now not only look like they are out of the race for the Bundesliga title, but they look to be fearing for their top-four spot too. Last time out, Dortmund suffered a 2-1 defeat at Freiburg, which means that they have lost three of their last four matches in the German top-flight.
The loss leaves Borussia Dortmund four points adrift of fourth-place Eintracht Frankfurt. They need their form to turnaround and quickly, or they are in big danger of missing out on those lucrative Champions League spots. Failing to finish in the top-four would be a financial disaster for BVB.
One of the main factors in their recent slump has been some woeful defending, as Edin Terzic’s team have conceded at least two goals in three of their last four league matches.
Even Dortmund’s usually formidable home form has slipped of late in the German top-flight, as BVB have won just two of their previous six leagues at Signal Iduna Park. A minor positive is that they are unbeaten in three home games in the Bundesliga.
Hoffenheim are enduring a difficult campaign under Sebastian Hoeness. The visitors are now just five points clear of the relegation play-off spot.
A 3-1 home defeat against Eintracht Frankfurt last time out means that they have now suffered two straight defeats in the Bundesliga. In fact, Hoffenheim have won just two of their last seven matches in the league.
The visitor's recent form on their travels in the Bundesliga has been poor, as they have won just two of their last nine away games in the German top-flight.
Forebet predicts that Dortmund will get back to winning ways in a high-scoring outing to boost their top-four chances.