11.
5:43 p.m
Great tackle from Schlotterbeck! A long ball goes into Antwi-Adjei’s path on the left. Schlotterbeck can’t quite keep up with the pace, but he pulls off an outstanding tackle and even gets a goal kick.
9.
5:41 p.m
Almost the equalizer! The following corner lands at the second post for Mašović. But the central defender cannot get to the ball, which flies between his head and his knee. That was a great opportunity.
8th.
5:40 p.m
Bochum reacts quickly. The guests have a free kick 25 meters from the goal. Stöger tries it directly, but the wall deflects the ball to the corner.
6.
5:38 p.m
Tooor for Borussia Dortmund, 1-0 by Niclas Füllkrug
That’s the early lead for BVB! Füllkrug takes an annoying amount of time until it finally starts. On the last step he delays and then sends Riemann into the wrong corner. The ball goes flat into the left corner without much pressure.
6.
5:37 p.m
Füllkrug will execute.
5.
5:36 p.m
Riemann has to be treated briefly because he has a wound on his thigh.
3.
5:34 p.m
There are penalties for BVB! A bad pass from Özcan is unfortunately deflected by Ordets into the path of Malen. Painting goes past Riemann. The goalkeeper brings him down with a long leg. This is a clear penalty, even if Riemann sees it differently.
2.
5:34 p.m
BVB’s first offensive actions are somewhat imprecise. The home team can’t get into the final third yet.
1.
5:32 p.m
Game start
16:53
Thomas Letsch also emphasized how important emotions will be for his team today: “We only have a chance if we as a team have passion, intensity and mentality. A derby is always something special. Not just for the fans, but also for us – especially when we, as the ‘small’ VfL Bochum, travel to the big BVB, the roles are clearly assigned.”
4:50 p.m
Edin Terzić commented on the style of play of today’s opponent at the press conference: “The Bochum team play very passionately, often play fouls and try to interrupt the opponent’s rhythm. But we know that with a good performance we have the chance to win the game.”
16:46
Thomas Letsch swaps four times compared to the win against Stuttgart. Ordets replaces Loosli in central defense. Wittek starts at the back left instead of Bernardo. In addition, Förster will be replaced by Stöger in midfield and Broschinski will be preferred to Paciência in attack.
16:41
About the personnel: Compared to the win against Cologne, Edin Terzić made two forced changes. Kobel and Brandt are sick. They will be replaced by Meyer and Moukoko. Reus is also missing today due to illness. The good news: Can and Hummels are ready for action again. You initially sit on the bench.
16:38
Bochum also started the new year really well. There was a 1-1 draw against Werder and then a very surprising 1-0 win against VfB Stuttgart. As a result, VfL put eight points between themselves and the relegation place. If points are scored in Dortmund today, it would be an outstanding start to the year.
16:32
BVB started the new year well, but so far they have only had seemingly easy opponents. Dortmund won 3-0 in Darmstadt and 4-0 against Cologne. In the table, the Black and Yellows have fought their way back into the Champions League places. With a win today they would jump to fourth place and be just one point behind Stuttgart. But Bochum isn’t exactly Dortmund’s favorite opponent. There have only been two wins in the last six duels.
Hello and welcome to the 19th matchday in the Bundesliga. Today at 5:30 p.m. Borussia Dortmund meets VfL Bochum.