21 October 2021, 16:54 | 28 August 2021, 15:29
The Bundesliga Matchday 9 fixture, Arminia Bielefeld vs. Borussia Dortmund, kicks off at 14:30 (GMT+1) on Saturday, October 23, at the Bielefelder Alm Stadium.
Preview DSC Arminia Bielefeld Bundesliga, Oct 23, 2021
Preview Arminia Bielefeld picked up a 1-1 draw against Augsburg at the WWK Arena on Sunday, October 17, Matchday 8. A Reece Oxford (19’) goal had the home side, Augsburg, in the lead, but a strike from Jacob Barrett Laursen (77’) midway through the second half restored parity for the visitors. The draw leaves Arminia without a victory in five Bundesliga games: LDLLD, and in 17th place, having picked up 5 points after 0W, 5D, & 3L. The newcomers, who were recently promoted, are having difficulties creating in the final-third. Arminia Bielefeld have been able to find the back of the net once in every two games (an average of 0.5 goals per game) so far this season, having scored only four goals in eight Bundesliga games. At their end, they have conceded 11 goals (1.38 goals conceded-per-game) and thus have a goal difference of -7. Frank Kramer’s 3—4—2—1 formation could see the skipper, Fabian Klos, in attack, forcing Janni Serra out of the starting line-up when Arminia take on Dortmund in their 9th appearance of the season. Andrade remains in doubt for this fixture following a hamstring injury.
Preview Borussia Dortmund Bundesliga, Oct 23, 2021
Preview Dortmund were stunned by the 4-0 defeat to Ajax in a UEFA Champions League Matchday 3 fixture at the Amsterdam Arena on Tuesday. Last weekend, Dortmund moved a spot from 3rd to 2nd place following a 3-1 win over FSV Mainz 05. A goal from Marco Reus (3’), which had Dortmund in the lead in the opening minutes, coupled with a brace from Erling Haaland (54’ P. & 90'+4), was enough to see the Black & Yellows pick up three points. Dortmund now has 18 points after 6W, 0D, & 2L. The club has a form that reads: WWLWW ahead of this Matchday 9 fixture against Arminia Bielefeld, and Marco Rose will hope for another win in order to put some pressure on the German champions, Bayern Munich, whom they trail by a point on the table. Dortmund have 22 goals (2.75 goals scored per game) after 8 Bundesliga games. In addition, Die Schwarzgelben have conceded 14 goals (1.75 goals-per-match) so far over the course of the season and have a goal difference of +8. On Saturday, a 4—3—3 formation with Erling Haaland in attack, flanked by Reus and Donyell Malen, is expected. On availability, Dahoud (knee) and Guerreiro (muscular) are both ruled out, alongside Moukoko (muscular) and Reyna (thigh). Schmelzer’s availability over a knee injury also remains in doubt.