Saturday, May 18th is the day for a thrilling showdown at the Signal Iduna Park stadium, where Borussia Dortmund will face off against struggling Darmstadt in the 34th round of the German Bundesliga.
Borussia Dortmund
Can the underdog snatch the victory from the front-runner?
The Yellow and Blacks, known for their counterattacks and sharp finishing skills, have endured a 3:0 loss to Mainz in their last Bundesliga game, missing out on a top-four finish. Nevertheless, they'll still compete in the Champions League next season due to their fifth-place standing. With a mind on the upcoming Champions League final, they might field a strong lineup, eager to please their home fans in the last home game of the season.
Darmstadt
Known for aerial battles and swift counterattacks, Darmstadt stands as the worst team in this year's Bundesliga, already managing their relegation from the German football elite. The modest club will compete in the 2nd Bundesliga next season but aims to return to the ranks of top German teams. In this last match of the season, they'll play without the pressure, concentrating on displaying some dignity and causing problems for their renowned opponents.
Interesting Facts
- In the first round of this Bundesliga season, Dortmund defeated Darmstadt 3:0.
- In four of the last five matches between these two teams, a bet on "Over 2.5 Goals" (1.31) has proven successful.
- In two of the last five games between the teams, a bet on "Both Teams to Score" (1.67) has come in.
- Borussia Dortmund has won three of the last five matches against Darmstadt in the Bundesliga.
Bookmaker Coefficients
Popular betting platform Betsity offers the following odds for this much-anticipated match:
- Borussia D victory: 1.24
- Draw: 8.00
- Darmstadt victory: 9.50
Borussia D - Darmstadt
P1 1.24 X 8.0 P2 9.50
Prediction
While Borussia Dortmund is the clear favorite for the upcoming match, the lineups might significantly impact the final outcome. Neither team can change their tournament position at this point, so they could use this last Bundesliga game as an opportunity for fun and experimentation. Considering Darmstadt's intentions to make a big exit, betting on "both teams to score" (1.67) seems like a wise choice.
Borussia Dortmund, known for their counterattacks and sharp finishing skills, will look to bounce back from a 3:0 loss to Mainz in their last Bundesliga game as they face Darmstadt, the worst team in this year's German Bundesliga and a club already managing relegation. Despite Dortmund's preferred lineup having a mind on the upcoming Champions League final, the unpredictability of the match could lead to an opportunity for Darmstadt to prove themselves, making a bet on "Both Teams to Score" at 1.67 an intriguing choice.
