My Thoughts
Both sides still have something to play for, here. Dortmund still have a decent chance of making the Europa League next season, while Bochum, being only 5 points ahead of 16th place Borussia Monchengladbach, are still not clear of the threat of relegation to Bundesliga 2. However, a 3-0 win away at Hoffenheim last time out will have no doubt boosted their confidence. Dortmund have won their last 3 games, including a 3-1 win away at title-chasing Hertha Berlin. However, Dortmund have not won in Bochum since March 1999, and left-back Dede, who played for Dortmund in that match said on www.bvb.de "The games in Bochum have never been easy".
Bochum have scored 21 goals in their 14 home games (1.5 per match), conceding 24 (1.71 per game), which has led to them managing just 4 home wins this season. Dortmund, away from the Signal Iduna Park (or Westfalenstadion as it was formerly known), have managed to score 21 goals (1.61 per game) in their 13 away games this season, conceding 24 (1.69 per game), giving them a W-D-L record of 5-4-4.
The Verdict
With both sides on good form right now, this promises to be a keenly-contested match, with little to choose between the sides. However, Dortmund have had an impressive second half of the season, and I fancy them to nick this one.
The Bet
Dortmund to win (best price 6/4 with Blue Square)
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