Dortmund vs Darmstadt Prediction & Betting Tips (18 May)

Borussia Dortmund is preparing to play one of the most important matches in its history in 15 days. He will indeed challenge Real Madrid, at Wembley, in the Champions League final after having dismissed PSG in the previous round, winning both the first leg 1-0 and the return 0-1. But before this long-awaited duel, the BvB must finish current affairs in the championship where it is certain to finish in 5th position despite its last 2 defeats conceded during the last 3 days. Beaten by Leipzig 4-1, Edin Terzic's men were then able to win against Augsburg 5-1 but they were largely dominated by Mainz last week, with a considerably reshuffled team 3-0. For their part, Darmstadt is undoubtedly delighted to see the end of this 2023-2024 season looming.

Back in the elite last summer, this team has never been able to raise its level despite a rather decent start to the season and it has known for a long time that it will not be able to stay there next year . Last in the standings with only 17 points on the clock, the promoted side were just able to win against Cologne 0-2 before posting 3 new clear defeats against Heidenheim 0-1, Wolfsburg 3-0 and finally Hoffenheim 0-6 this week. last.

The left side and former Rennais Bensebaini and the young unused Belgian midfielder Duranville are still forced to forfeit this match. All preserved during the trip to Mainz last week, the senior defender Matts Hümmels, the midfielder Sabitzer, the arrow Adeyemi, the Ivorian Haller and especially the top scorer Füllkrug (12 goals, 8 assists) should find the match sheet this weekend. The excellent playing master Julian Brandt (6 goals and 11 assists in the Bundesliga) and the historic Reus (5 goals, 5 assists) will also be present. The last city will play the last match of his career this Saturday in front of his audience, he who announced his departure at the end of the season. On the bottom side, potential starters Bader, Holland, Riedel (defenders) are all on the sidelines at the end of the season.

The less important Polter, Manu and Hornby are also on the floor for this last match of the year while, on the contrary, defender Zimmermann is back after being suspended last week. On the other hand, it will be up to defender Müller to pass his turn for the same reason this week. The rare satisfactions of this team remain the young Swedish hope Vilhelmsson (4 goals) and the more experienced Skarke (8 goals) who tried to limit the damage this season.