Darmstadt and Borussia Dortmund will meet again in the Bundesliga Week 17 at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor Stadium, Darmstadt Saturday, January 13, 2024. Here’s the preview, h2h stats, predicted line-up, TV channel info, live streaming service providers and how to watch online.
On Saturday, January 13, the Bundesliga, Germany’s top soccer league, will resume after a three-week break. One of the most eagerly awaited matches is between Darmstadt and Dortmund.
Dortmund is trying to stop Bayern Munich’s dominance. They will travel to Darmstadt for this match. Darmstadt, a promoted team, have struggled throughout this season, getting just 10 points from 16 matches. They have not tasted victory in their last 9 matches.
Meanwhile, Dortmund, the defending champions, are also experiencing a difficult time, with no wins in their last 6 matches. However, the team led by Edin Terzić, managed to achieve their main goal in the first round of the season by qualifying for the last 16 of the Champions League.
Darmstadt has a weak defense, having conceded 41 goals in 16 matches. This is a big challenge for coach Torsten Lieberknecht, especially when facing Dortmund who have much greater strength. Dortmund is expected to win this match.
Dortmund has a better record in head-to-head meetings, with 2 wins and 1 draw from the previous 4 meetings. Dortmund are outside the top four and will be very motivated for this match. Darmstadt is at the bottom of the Bundesliga standings.
With a highly motivated Dortmund side and a struggling Darmstadt, Dortmund are predicted to pick up three points in tonight’s Bundesliga week 17 match. This match will take place at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor, Darmstadt.
With all these factors taken into consideration, according to predictions from Soccerway, Dortmund has a 70% chance of winning this match. One of the reasons, Dortmund have maintained an unbeaten record in 6 of their last 7 away matches. This shows that they have the strength to achieve victory away from home.
Darmstadt vs. Borussia Dortmund Match Info (Live/TV)
| Match | Darmstadt vs. Borussia Dortmund |
| Competition | 2023-2024 Bundesliga |
| Match day | Week 17 |
| Venue | Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor Stadium, Darmstadt |
| Date | Saturday, January 13, 2024 |
| Kickoff | 13:30 ET |
| Official TV | ESPN+ |
| Watch Live On | ESPN+ |
The Official TV Channel
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As additional information, reported from the Live SoccerTV site, the following are the live streaming providers of TV channels in different countries that officially broadcast the match between Darmstadt vs Borussia Dortmund.
Sportsnet.ca, Sportsnet Now Plus (Canada); QQ Sports Live, PPTV Sport China, Migu (China); beIN Sports Connect (Australia); Star+ (Argentina, Colombia, Ecuador); Viaplay (Denmark, Estonia, Iceland, Poland); Sky Sport Bundesliga, Sky Go (Austria, Switzerland); Sony LIV (Maldives, India, Sri Lanka); Elisa Viihde Viaplay (Finland); SKY PerfecTV LIVE (Japan), more here.
LineUp Predictions
| Darmstadt (3-4-1-2) | Borussia Dortmund (4-3-3) |
| Schuhen | Kobel |
| Klarer | Meunier |
| Gjasula | Sule |
| Isherwood | Hummels |
| Riedel | Schlotterbeck |
| Franjic | Sabitzer |
| Holland | Can |
| Karic | Brandt |
| Kempe | Malen |
| Pfeiffer | Fullkrug |
| Skarke | Bynoe-Gittens |
5 H2H Latest Darmstadt – Borussia Dortmund
- February 11, 2017 – Darmstadt [2 – 1] Borussia Dortmund (Bundesliga)
- September 17, 2016 – Borussia Dortmund [6 – 0] Darmstadt (Bundesliga)
- March 03, 2016 – Darmstadt [0 – 2] Borussia Dortmund (Bundesliga)
- September 27, 2015 – Borussia Dortmund [2 – 2] Darmstadt (Bundesliga)
- April 03, 1982 – Darmstadt [1 – 3] Borussia Dortmund (Bundesliga)
Darmstadt – Last 5 Match Results
- December 02, 2023 – Darmstadt [0 – 1] FC Cologne (Bundesliga)
- December 09, 2023 – Heidenheim [3 – 2] Darmstadt (Bundesliga)
- December 16, 2023 – Darmstadt [0 – 1] Wolfsburg (Bundesliga)
- December 20, 2023 – Hoffenheim [3 – 3] Darmstadt (Bundesliga)
- January 06, 2024 – Darmstadt [1 – 2] Holstein Kiel (Club Friendlies)
Borussia Dortmund – Last 5 Match Results
- December 14, 2023 – Borussia Dortmund [1 – 1] PSG (UEFA Champions League)
- December 16, 2023 – Augsburg [1 – 1] Borussia Dortmund (Bundesliga)
- December 20, 2023 – Borussia Dortmund [1 – 1] Mainz (Bundesliga)
- January 06, 2024 – Borussia Dortmund [Cancelled] AZ (Club Friendlies)
- January 09, 2024 – Borussia Dortmund [3 – 3] Standard Liège (Club Friendlies)
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