Dr. Matthias Jöllenbeck officiates the upcoming Bundesliga match in Sinsheim

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Dr. Matthias Jöllenbeck officiates the upcoming Bundesliga match in Sinsheim
Summary

Borussia Dortmund prepares for an away fixture against 1899 Hoffenheim in Sinsheim this Saturday. Dr. Matthias Jöllenbeck is assigned as the match referee, supported by assistants Dominik Schaal and Jonas Weickenmeier, with Pascal Müller acting as the VAR. The visiting side enters the contest with a scoring streak in Sinsheim, having netted at least once in each of their last 14 away visits to the venue. Conversely, 1899 Hoffenheim forward Andrej Kramaric has historically been prolific against Borussia Dortmund, recording 11 goals in 18 Bundesliga appearances against the club. Weather forecasts predict warm conditions with temperatures between 24 and 25 degrees Celsius, alongside potential gusts of wind. Match officials will follow new Bundesliga protocols regarding thunderstorm interruptions, which require specific safety thresholds for suspending and resuming play.

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  • Dr. Matthias Jöllenbeck serves as the referee for the Borussia Dortmund match in Sinsheim.
  • Serhou Guirassy has scored in each of his last four away appearances against 1899 Hoffenheim.
  • Andrej Kramaric has recorded 11 Bundesliga goals against Borussia Dortmund in 18 career matches.
  • New Bundesliga thunderstorm rules provide strict guidelines for suspending play due to lightning strikes.
  • Borussia Dortmund will wear their yellow home kit for the away fixture at the SNP Arena.
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  • 4:25 PMYahoo SportsCountdown to Hoffenheim: referee, kits, facts
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Referee: Jöllenbeck takes chargeDr. Matthias Jöllenbeck will officiate BVB’s match in Sinsheim. His assistants on the sidelines will be Dominik Schaal and Jonas Weickenmeier. The fourth official i...

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