Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(19) 7 Goals 23 (36)
(13) 7 Assists 16 (28)
(6.4) 6.4 Average Ratings 6.6 (6.5)
28.9 Average Age 26.5
187 Average Height (cm) 185.8
(0.9) 0.7 Shots pg 1.2 (0.9)
(50%) 52% Aerial Duel Success 58% (54%)
(0.3) 0.4 Dribbles pg 0.7 (0.9)
(1.2) 1 Tackles pg 1.1 (1.1)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Bundesliga.

Missing Players

Bochum
Borussia Dortmund
Player Reason Status Rating
Felix Passlack Out 6.33
Maximilian Wittek Out 6.46
Gerrit Holtmann Doubtful 6.44
Myron Boadu Doubtful 6.5
Player Reason Status Rating
Felix Nmecha Out 6.69
Julian Ryerson Out 6.59
Niklas Süle Doubtful 6.33
Ramy Bensebaini Doubtful 6.69

Team News

Bochum
Borussia Dortmund
  • Ibrahima Sissoko is available after suspension, but Maxi Wittek is on the naughty step after picking up five yellow cards.
  • Gerrit Holtmann and Myron Boadu both picked up muscle injuries last weekend and remain doubtful.
  • Felix Passlack needs an eye operation, Ivan Ordets will likely step into the backline. Luton loanee Tom Krauß and Anthony Losilla are vying for a spot in midfield.
  • Niklas Süle is nearing a return from an ankle injury, while Nico Schotterbeck is available after suspension. Julian Ryerson is on the naughty step after his sending off last weekend.
  • Felix Nmecha suffered a knee injury and is ruled out, while Ramy Bensebaini is struggling with a muscle injury.
  • Kovac will have to see how his side react to their Champions League trip to Lisbon.

Prediction

  • Former Bayern boss Niko Kovac is the new man in charge of Borussia Dortmund, but could not stop the domestic rot starting with a 2-1 home defeat against Stuttgart.
  • Bottom club Bochum have improved of late under head coach Dieter Hecking and have all week to plot a shock.
  • Head Coach Dieter Hecking has lost his previous eight matches against Dortmund.
  • Dortmund have lost four out of five in the league, but will be buoyed by their impressive Champions League win against Sporting in midweek.
  • Dortmund romped the reverse fixture 4-2 and can gain the Ruhr derby bragging rights again with BTTS.
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User Predictions

Comments (4)

 
  • Wtf

  • Guirassy TSA +115

  • BTTS | Dortmund have been finding their form back winning 3 in last 4 games. But their away record in Bundesliga this season is still a concern for them as they have conceded goals in 9 of 10 this season. 13 of last 14 H2H seen BTTS.

  • Dortmund Win