The battle for the top of the Bundesliga for Borrusia Dortmund comes alive this weekend as they host Hertha Berlin at the Westfalenstadion. The match schedules for Saturday with kickoff at 19:30 GMT.
After a disappointing 1-0 loss to rivals Bayern Munich, BVB recovering with a thrilling 6-1 thrashing of Paperdon last weekend. However, the side seats seven points behind leaders Bayern on the Bundesliga table.
Hertha Berlin will prove a hard nut to crack for BVB with the side bagging on a six undefeated streak. The last time out saw a 2-0 win over side Augsburg. The side currently sits ninth on the table with 38 points. The side will be looking to close in on the four points from side Wolfsburg to earn Europa football.
BVB have an incredible home record with only one loss at Westfalenstadion since the Bundesliga start. However, Hertha Berlin is in a better position to put up a performance for the side, judging by their running form.
The six unbeaten streaks will be under test including three wins from their past four matches ending in a clean sheet. BVB has twelve goals from their last four matches. Will the youth rush at BVB end the six games unbeaten streak of Hertha Berlin?
Borussia Dortmund vs. Hertha Berlin Head to Head
Both sides have 27 games between the sides with Borussia Dortmund taking home13 wins with Hertha Berlin with six wins. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Hertha BSC 1-2 Borussia Dortmund
Hertha BSC 2-3 Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund 2-2 Hertha BSC
Hertha BSC 1-1 Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund 2-0 Hertha BSC
Hertha BSC 2-1 Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund 1-1 Hertha BSC
Hertha BSC 0-0 Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund Team News
BVB will have to do without high flying teenager Erling Haaland succumbing to any injury. Prolific winger Jordan Sancho sealed his first Bundesliga hat-trick last weekend. Thorgan Hazard also bagged a goal to put in contention to the starting lineup.
Center forward Marco Reus still faces fitness issues and will remain behind ahead of the match. Center back Zagadou is recovering from a ruptured knee ligament.
Hertha Berlin Team News
Attacker Lukebakio is impressive under Bruno Labbadia netting a total of six goals and five assists this season. Joining the attacking threat to BVB’s defence is Vedab Ibisevic who netted five goals so far.
Prediction and Odds
Borussia Dortmund has a high winning chance, given their outburst during the weekend. However, Hertha Berlin has an unbeaten streak which will be hard to end.
Borussia Dortmund Win
Both Teams to Score
Draw
