Darmstadt vs Borussia Dortmund Prediction 13.01.2024

• Competition: German Bundesliga
• Date: Saturday, 13rd, January 2024
• Kickoff: 17:30 UTC / 18.30 CET
• Venue: Merck-Stadion am Bollenfalltor (Darmstadt)

In order to preserve their chances of staying in the Champions League, Dortmund must secure a complete victory when they play against Darmstadt, currently at the bottom of the Bundesliga, at the Merck-Stadion am Bollenfalltor this coming Saturday.

Darmstadt vs Borussia Dortmund Betting Tips: Dortmund to Win

Despite their ongoing poor performance, Darmstadt ended 2023 on a high note, managing a thrilling six-goal draw in a challenging visit to Hoffenheim. This allowed them to avoid finishing December without any positive results, after enduring three defeats.

Unfortunately, the only two victories of this season came at the start of October against Werder Bremen (4-2) and Augsburg (2-1) in back-to-back triumphs. Since then, they have only managed to add a paltry three points to their score, due to three tied games and six losses.

Die Lilien are kicking off the new calendar year with a home game but they’re not carrying a positive spirit or mood. It’s not surprising, given that they’ve only managed to secure a single point from their last five home Bundesliga matches, suffering defeat four times in the process.

The home team, who are currently at the bottom of the league, are bracing themselves for a match against Dortmund. Dortmund has not won any of their last six official matches in all competitions during December, after a resounding 3-1 victory over AC Milan at San Siro during the UEFA Champions League’s fifth matchday at the end of November. During this period, they have drawn four times and lost twice.

Edin Terzic’s team suffered another setback against Mainz, the same rivals they lost the German title to last spring at the Signal Iduna Park. Despite being cheered on by over 80,000 fans, they ended up with a two-goal draw. This not only diminished their chances of winning the Bundesliga crown but also cast uncertainty on their Champions League qualification through the league.

The last month of the year ended on a disappointing note for the Black and Yellows, pushing them out of the top four and leaving them six points behind the final UCL spot. This has made the 20-day winter break a much-needed breather. Eager to leave their December failures behind, they are keen to start 2024 with a bang.

Matched against the weakest top-flight side and, at the same time, the most permeable defense that has been breached a staggering 41 times in 16 league rounds, Saturday’s visitors find an ideal opportunity to conclusively halt their series of unsatisfactory outcomes. Even with a few attacking options sidelined, Dortmund is poised to unleash ample offensive might and demonstrate superiority over Darmstadt.