Dortmund looks to continue their unbeaten series in Friday games at home, as they face a struggling VfL Bochum with only one point in their first four Bundesliga matches. While Bochum historically performs well against Dortmund on the road, the home team's impressive record and strong performances from players like Myron Boadu and Jamie Gittens make them the favorites going into tonight's game. Unfortunately, the match will not be broadcast on free TV, but can be streamed on DAZN for live viewing.
Borussia Dortmund Aim to Extend Unbeaten Friday Home Streak Against Bochum
Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund will look to continue their unbeaten run in Friday home games when they host struggling VfL Bochum on Friday, August 26th.
Dortmund's Home Advantage
Dortmund has enjoyed a remarkable record on Friday nights at home, having won all three of their previous Bundesliga matches on this day of the week. The Black and Yellows will be keen to maintain that perfect record against a Bochum side that has endured a disappointing start to the season.
Bochum's Road Record
Despite their struggles in recent times, Bochum has historically performed well against Dortmund on the road. The Blue and Whites have won two of their last five visits to Signal Iduna Park, including a 4-3 victory in 2019.
Key Players to Watch
Dortmund will be banking on the goalscoring prowess of Myron Boadu and Jamie Gittens, who have both been in impressive form in recent weeks. Boadu has scored three goals in his last two Bundesliga appearances, while Gittens has netted twice in his first two starts for the club.
Bochum's Defensive Woes
Bochum's defense has been a major concern this season, with the team conceding nine goals in their first four league matches. The Blue and Whites will need to tighten up their backline if they are to have any chance of upsetting Dortmund.
Broadcast Information
Unfortunately for fans, the match will not be broadcast on free TV in Germany. However, it can be streamed live on DAZN for those with a subscription.
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