""They are in exceptionally good form, they are very strong runners and play with intensity," Kovac said. "That will be a challenge for us. "They are a very serious and difficult opponent to play against. "We are playing at home and want to take all three points against a direct rival. To do that, we have to play well - but I'm convinced we can.""
""Playing in Dortmund is always a highlight," he said. "Last season, we scored the equaliser in the last minute. "We don't fear the atmosphere, but we do have the necessary respect. There's a great deal of anticipation for t"
Dortmund sit third in the Bundesliga, two points ahead of fifth-placed Hoffenheim, who would move above them with a win. Dortmund have been unbeaten in five league matches since their October loss to Bayern Munich and returned to winning ways against Bayer Leverkusen, but were knocked out of the DFB-Pokal by the same opponent. Dortmund remain unbeaten at home in the Bundesliga this season. Hoffenheim are in exceptionally good form, play with intensity and are strong runners, making them a serious and difficult opponent. Dortmund have conceded six of their 11 league goals in the final 15 minutes. Hoffenheim carry a six-match unbeaten run, and the previous meeting finished 3-2 to Dortmund.
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