Overview
- Julian Brandt struck just before halftime from a Yan Couto cutback, and Nico Schlotterbeck made it 2-0 on the hour at Signal Iduna Park.
- Yan Couto excelled on his return to the starting lineup and was named GGFN’s Man of the Match.
- Dortmund’s unbeaten league run moved to six matches, ending Hoffenheim’s six-game streak.
- The result leaves Dortmund one point behind RB Leipzig and nine behind Bayern Munich after 13 matches.
- Serhou Guirassy hit the crossbar late and his league scoring drought continues, with only one goal since mid-September.