Darmstadt vs Dortmund live preview Bundesliga

Darmstadt：

Darmstadt's struggles continue in the Bundesliga with no victories in their last 10 matches, earning just a point in a 3-3 draw at Hoffenheim. Currently holding only 10 points from 16 games, they find themselves tied with Koln and Mainz 05 in the relegation zone, just three points away from safety. Despite starting 2024 with a disappointing 2-1 friendly loss to Holstein Kiel, Darmstadt aims to address their offensive shortcomings as they face challenging fixtures against Dortmund, Eintracht Frankfurt, Union Berlin, and Bayer Leverkusen in their quest for survival.

Dortmund：

On the other hand, Borussia Dortmund's Bundesliga title hopes have diminished with only one win in their last eight league matches, including a winless run in December. Edin Terzic faces mounting pressure as Dortmund sits fifth in the table, 15 points behind leaders Leverkusen. The team is coming off 2-2 and 3-3 friendly draws, and with upcoming crucial matches against Darmstadt and Koln, Dortmund must secure points to climb back into the top four. However, Dortmund faces the challenge of not winning away since September, and their last visit to Darmstadt resulted in a 2-1 defeat in February 2017, their only loss in the last 17 encounters with a bottom-of-the-table team.

Analysis：

Darmstadt faces several player absences, with Fraser Hornby, Braydon Manu, Marvin Mehlem, and Aaron Seydel sidelined due to injuries. Fabian Nurnberger, Christoph Zimmermann, and Mathias Honsak are undergoing assessments. Captain Fabian Holland, recovering from illness, may return to the starting lineup alongside Bartol Franjic. Tim Skarke, with six goals this season, is supported by Luca Pfeiffer and Tobias Kempe in attack.On the other side, Borussia Dortmund is without Karim Adeyemi, Felix Nmecha, and Julian Ryerson due to injuries, while Ramy Bensebaini and Sebastien Haller are on Africa Cup of Nations duty. The recent loan signing Jadon Sancho may debut, and Ian Maatsen could join from Chelsea. Marius Wolf's illness makes him doubtful, potentially allowing Thomas Meunier to continue at right-back, and Niclas Fullkrug vies for the central striker role over Youssoufa Moukoko.

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