On December 7, 2025, in Matchday 13 of the season, Borussia Dortmund defeated Hoffenheim 2–0 at Signal Iduna Park. The home team played more effectively in the final stages of their attacks, despite the visitors having greater ball possession.
The match was played under rain on a slippery and wet field. The teams started cautiously, engaging in an intense midfield battle.
Hoffenheim attempted to launch attacks through set-pieces and wing crosses. However, Borussia was the first to capitalize on their opportunities.
In the 43rd minute, Couto advanced down the left flank and delivered a cross to the penalty area. Adeyemi redirected it to the center, where Julian Brandt calmly finished the move, opening the scoring.
Thus, the first half ended with a 1–0 scoreline, with ball possession nearly equal. The second half saw the game concentrated near the home team’s penalty area.
Hoffenheim maintained greater ball control and applied high pressing. Meanwhile, Borussia Dortmund relied on counterattacks.
In the 60th minute, the home team scored their second goal through a beautiful combination. Couto delivered another cross from the left wing to the penalty area, where Nmecha passed the ball to Schlotterbeck.
The defender struck with his left foot, making the score 2–0. The visitors tried to respond with wing crosses and corner kicks.
Goalkeeper Baumann initiated several attacks with long passes, but the home team’s defense played solidly, confidently clearing aerial balls. Toward the end, Guirassy had an opportunity to extend the score, but his shot hit the crossbar.
Hoffenheim continued to threaten with crosses into the penalty area in the final minutes, but all their shots on target were successfully saved by Kobel.
Borussia Dortmund — Hoffenheim 2:0
Scorers: Brandt (43), Schlotterbeck (60).
Borussia Dortmund — Kobel, Anselmino, Anton, Schlotterbeck, Couto, Sabitzer, Nmecha (Bellingham, 90), Svensson, Adeyemi (Bayer, 80), Brandt (Chukwuemeka, 80), Guirassy (Silva, 90).
Hoffenheim — Baumann, Soufal, Hranas, Haidary, Bernardo, Promel (Tohumcu, 73), Avdullahu, Bürger (Glojek, 80), Asllani (Kramaric, 62), Lemperle (Bebou, 73), Toure (Meierstedt, 80).
Warnings: Bernardo (65), Haidary (68).
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