Hoffenheim 2-1 Dortmund: Kramaric Double Penalty Denies Dortmund And Hands Bayern Title Chance

TSG Hoffenheim secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Borussia Dortmund at the PreZero Arena in Sinsheim on April 18, 2026, with Andrej Kramaric converting two penalties to decide the Bundesliga encounter.

The Croatian forward opened the scoring from the spot in the 42nd minute after Niklas Sule was penalized for handball. Hoffenheim controlled much of the first half, limiting Dortmund's attacking opportunities and maintaining defensive discipline throughout.

Dortmund struggled to create clear chances for most of the contest but found an equalizer through Serhou Guirassy in the 87th minute. The striker unleashed a powerful low drive from outside the penalty area that beat goalkeeper Oliver Baumann, briefly reviving hopes of a comeback.

However, Kramaric had the final word. In the 98th minute, following another handball decision—this time against Julian Ryerson—the veteran forward calmly converted his second penalty of the match to restore Hoffenheim's lead and secure all three points.

The result leaves Dortmund on 64 points from 30 matches, now 12 points behind league leaders Bayern Munich with just four fixtures remaining. Bayern can clinch their second consecutive Bundesliga title with a win or draw against VfB Stuttgart on Sunday.

Hoffenheim, meanwhile, move up to fifth place on 54 points, just two behind fourth-placed RB Leipzig in the race for Champions League qualification. The victory also ended a four-game winless run for the hosts and reinforced Kramaric's reputation as a decisive performer against top opposition.