Hoffenheim will host Borussia Dortmund at the PreZero Arena, desperately needing a win to keep their hopes for a top-four finish alive in the Bundesliga. After a promising start with a 4-2 victory over Heidenheim, Hoffenheim has struggled, suffering four consecutive losses, including a 5-0 defeat to RB Leipzig. Currently, they are five points behind Leipzig for the Champions League spot but hold a comfortable lead over Eintracht Frankfurt for a Conference League position. Bazoumana Touré, a target for Liverpool, is expected to play a crucial role in Hoffenheim's attack. Meanwhile, Dortmund, despite being in second place, is looking to recover from a 1-0 loss to Bayer Leverkusen, where they failed to convert several chances. Coach Niko Kovač will be without key players like Emre Can due to injuries, further complicating their strategy. Both teams are set to finalize their line-ups as they prepare for this pivotal match.