Niko Kovac has issued a warning to Borussia Dortmund ahead of their crucial Bundesliga home game against Hoffenheim. Dortmund, currently third, holds a narrow two-point lead over fifth-placed Hoffenheim. Kovac emphasized leveraging Dortmund’s strong home record against a challenging Hoffenheim side, stating, “We are playing at home and want to take all three points against a direct rival.”
Both teams are in excellent form, with Dortmund unbeaten in five league matches and Hoffenheim on a six-game unbeaten streak. Hoffenheim coach Christian Ilzer acknowledges Dortmund as a top team but views his squad as a motivated outsider. Players to watch include Dortmund’s Karim Adeyemi and Hoffenheim’s Wouter Burger.