Dortmund Superstar Hits Milestone as Hoffenheim Collapse in Bundesliga Shock

Dortmund keep winning

Borussia Dortmund continued their strong form in the Bundesliga with a controlled 2-0 home win against Hoffenheim. The result extended Dortmund’s unbeaten run in the league to six matches. Hoffenheim entered the match confident as they were also on a six-game unbeaten streak, but they never found the same rhythm inside Signal Iduna Park. Dortmund looked patient, organized, and calm in key moments, while Hoffenheim struggled in attack.

Brandt scores in a special moment

The first half offered almost nothing to separate the two sides. Both teams had half-chances, with Wouter Burger testing Gregor Kobel from distance. The breakthrough arrived in the 43rd minute when Julian Brandt met Yan Couto’s low cross and finished at the second attempt. It was a perfect moment for Brandt, who was making his 200th Bundesliga appearance for Dortmund. His movement and awareness gave Dortmund control right before the break.

Schlotterbeck seals the win

Hoffenheim tried to answer early in the second half, but Daniel Svensson’s header was stopped by Kobel. Dortmund then doubled the lead after an hour when Nico Schlotterbeck reacted fastest from a corner. He lost his balance but still found a way to beat Oliver Baumann from close range. The defender’s goal ended any hope of a Hoffenheim comeback. Late on, Serhou Guirassy almost made it 3-0 when he struck the crossbar after beating the goalkeeper.

Numbers tell a different story

Even though Dortmund won by two goals, the statistics were surprisingly even. Dortmund created 1.26 expected goals from eight shots, while Hoffenheim produced 1.22 expected goals from 11 attempts. The difference came in finishing and big moments. Brandt, who scored the opener, hit both of his shots on target and produced 0.79 expected goals by himself.

History made, but not in a good way

Dortmund are now unbeaten in their last 10 Bundesliga home matches, with eight wins. But Hoffenheim’s goalkeeper Oliver Baumann received unwanted history. This was his 190th Bundesliga defeat, equalling Eike Immel as the goalkeeper with the most losses in the competition. For Dortmund, it was another confident step in their season. For Hoffenheim, it was a reminder that small details decide big games.