German Bundesliga
2018-12-18 - Fortuna Dusseldorf vs Borussia Dortmund
A Sports Betting Pick by Niko
Football ; Germany : Bundesliga
Merkur Spiel Arena - Dusseldorf
Tuesday, 18th December 2018 - kickoff 20:30 CET
Fortuna Dusseldorf
After three winless games in a row, Fortuna Dusseldorf managed a valuable 2-0 home win against SC Freiburg last weekend. That victory was a big relief for them as it gives them hope that they can collect enough points in the second part of the season to avoid relegation.
So far Fortuna Dusseldorf won 3 and lost 5 of their 8 home games played, but two of those three wins came in the last three weeks. They showed improved performances at home in the recent weeks, but it is highly unlikely for them to get anything against powerful team of Borussia Dortmund. Much more important game for them will be next weekend`s final game before the winter break against Hannover 96.
Fortuna Dusseldorf do not have fond memories of their recent head to head duels against Borussia Dortmund, as they are winless against them in 6 straight matches in all competitions, drawing twice and losing four times.
Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund won again this last weekend, beating Werder Bremen with 2-1 at home. That was their sixth straight victory and they travel to Dusseldorf brimming with confidence.
Borussia Dortmund are not just winning this season, but they won all their games in style. So far they have scored unbelievable 41 goals in just 15 games. In 10 of their last 11 games they scored two or more goals.
Borussia Dortmund have also been stellar at away grounds this season, drawing twice and winning in each of their last 5 away games.
The Betting Verdict
Fortuna Dusseldorf will likely play very defensively in this game, hoping to snatch one point against the big favorites. However, Borussia Dortmund have destroyed much stronger teams than Fortuna Dusseldorf at away grounds recently and it is unlikely that the hosts will hold on for much long before conceding.
This game should serve as good preparation for Borussia Dortmund in front of their next weekend`s big game against second-placed team of Borussia Monchengladbach, so in this game I would back the visitors to win at fair odds.
The Statistics :
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The Pick :
Fortuna Dusseldorf 0-3 Borussia Dortmund
