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Hertha BSC vs Borussia Dortmund, Bundesliga 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

Bundesliga · 2021-22
Sat 18 Dec 2021 · 17:30 UTC Olympiastadion HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

Hertha BSC vs Borussia DortmundBundesliga at Olympiastadion.

Match Details

  • Referee Marco Fritz
  • Referee Dominik Schaal
  • Referee Jan Seidel
  • Referee Thorben Siewer
  • Referee Marcel Pelgrim
  • Referee Pascal Mueller
5 games this season 🟨 1.6/game 5.2 goals/game

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Dec Borussia Dortmund H 3–2 W
14 Dec 1. FSV Mainz 05 A 0–4 L
11 Dec Arminia Bielefeld H 2–0 W
05 Dec VfB Stuttgart A 2–2 D
27 Nov FC Augsburg H 1–1 D
20 Nov 1. FC Union Berlin A 0–2 L
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Dec Hertha BSC A 2–3 L
15 Dec SpVgg Greuther Fürth 1903 H 3–0 W
11 Dec VfL Bochum 1848 A 1–1 D
07 Dec Beşiktaş JK H 5–0 W
04 Dec FC Bayern München H 2–3 L
27 Nov VfL Wolfsburg A 3–1 W

Key Stats

70% Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
70% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' That's the starting whistle at Olympiastadion. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Hertha BSC and Borussia Dortmund.
  • 5' Hertha BSC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Borussia Dortmund's shape.
  • 10' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 15' Brilliant from the ! Myziane Maolida makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 15.
  • 20' Peter Pekarik has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 8 cards already picked up this season.
  • 25' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Ishak Belfodil made 407 appearances and scored 27 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 30' Thomas Meunier is a natural defender and has been asked to do a very specific job for Borussia Dortmund tonight.
  • 31' What composure from Julian Brandt! The Germany international strokes it home. 1-1.
  • 36' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 41' Hertha BSC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 46' Marwin Hitz has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 15 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 51' What a moment for Ishak Belfodil! That strike on 51 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 55' A change in the Hertha BSC ranks — Peter Pekarik exits the field as Deyovaisio Zeefuik enters on 55.
  • 57' The Germany midfielder Marco Richter breaks the deadlock on 57 minutes. 3-1!
  • 58' A tactical swap from Borussia DortmundThorgan Hazard on, Marco Reus off on 58 minutes.
  • 63' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Jordan Torunarigha suffering a number of foals already.
  • 68' Jurgen Ekkelenkamp has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 69' GOAL! Marco Richter fires home to make it 4-1!
  • 71' The whistle greets Axel Witsel as he departs to be replaced by Dan-Axel Zagadou.
  • 72' The whistle greets Nico Schulz as he departs to be replaced by Raphael Guerreiro.
  • 73' Lucas Tousart gets the nod from Hertha BSC. He replaces Vladimir Darida and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 78' The 31-year-old Marius Wolf has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 81' Borussia Dortmund manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Steffen Tigges is hanging Julian Brandt on the field on 81 minute.
  • 83' Steffen Tigges is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 87' The Hertha BSC manager makes a substitution. Jurgen Ekkelenkamp departs to be replaced by Davie Selke.
  • 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Marin Pongracic on 90.
  • The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Borussia Dortmund.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.54 Hertha BSC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.49 Borussia Dortmund xG
I would bet for: Hertha BSC or Borussia Dortmund 73% + Both teams to score 61%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Hertha BSC40% Draw27% Borussia Dortmund33%
Actual: Hertha BSC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes61% 0% No39%
Avg goals/match: 3.03
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 80%
20%
± 2.5 58%
42%
± 3.5 36%
64%
± 4.5 19%
81%

Double Chance

Hertha BSC or Draw
66%
Draw or Borussia Dortmund
60%
Hertha BSC or Borussia Dortmund
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Hertha BSC29% Draw44% Borussia Dortmund27%
Actual: Borussia Dortmund win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12%
2 – 1
8.2%
1 – 2
7.9%
1 – 0
6.6%
0 – 0
6.6%
0 – 1
6.3%
2 – 2
6.1%
2 – 0
5.7%
0 – 2
5.3%
3 – 1
4.2%
1 – 3
3.9%
3 – 2
Actual

Asian Handicap — Hertha BSC

Handicap Hertha BSC covers Push Borussia Dortmund covers
-2.5 8% 92%
-2 8% 11% 81%
-1.5 19% 81%
-1 19% 19% 62%
-0.5 38% 62%
+0.5 65% 35%
+1 65% 18% 17%
+1.5 83% 17%
+2 83% 11% 7%
+2.5 93% 7%

Clean Sheet

Hertha BSC keeps clean sheet
23%
Borussia Dortmund keeps clean sheet
22%

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.