Borussia Dortmund vs Hamburger SV
German Bundesliga
Date: Tuesday, 4th April 2017
Kick-off at 19:00 UK / 20:00 CET
Venue: Signal Iduna Park (Dortmund).
Dortmund dropped to fourth in the Bundesliga standings after a 1-1 away draw at Schalke on the weekend. Their gap with second placed RB Leipzig is widened to 4 points. Meanwhile, Hoffenheim on the automatic Champions League zone is at a catch-able 1 point distance. The good news for Dortmund is that Hoffenheim will be having a tough fixture against Bayern Munich, while they entertain Hamburg at the Signal Iduna Park.
Thomas Tuchel’s men are on a moderate run in the build up to this home fixture. They won in 4 of the last 7, but lost 2 and drew 1. The defeat at rock bottom side Darmstadt is the lowest point during the period.
However, Dortmund are unbeaten at home in Bundesliga games this season. They picked up 9 wins and 3 draws during the period.
Hamburger seem to have finally found their best form under Markus Gisdol. They have managed to pull out of the relegation zone after picking 5 wins and 2 draws in the last 8 matches. But suffered a heavy 8-0 loss at Bayern during the period. However, there is little room for comfort as HSV are staying with a 1 point cushion over the bottom 3 teams.
Borussia Dortmund vs Hamburger SV: Head-to-head
It was a goal fest when the teams met at Hamburg early this season. The match produced 7 goals with Dortmund running out as eventual winners with a 5-2 score-line.
Now Dortmund have won back-to-back games against Hamburg after having gone without a win in the previous 4 with 3 losses and a draw.
At the Signal Iduna Park, the teams share 2 wins each from the last four matches.
Borussia Dortmund vs Hamburger SV: Prediction
Hamburg might be near the relegation zone, but they are expected to give a tough test to Dortmund aided by the confidence found from the recent outings. However, with a strong record at home, Dortmund will eventually get their win, but this will be only by the slimmest of the margins.
Borussia Dortmund vs Hamburger SV: Bet Tips
Asian Handicap, Hamburg +1.5 at 1.95
