Dortmund II vs Mannheim tips and predictions

Dortmund II confidence to make the difference

Dortmund II are currently in eigth place as they get ready for 17th place Mannheim.

With their class the home side will look for a fast start when this gets going at 1:00pm. Entertainment pretty much guaranteed, this is almost certain to deliver some goals even if there are no great opportunities available in the match winner market.

The four star gold bets covered in these previews have returned about 10% in the last few months, but this is a one star pick as there is just nothing wrong with the prices. A home win is picked and the rest of this preview explains why.

This looks like an evenly contested affair with reasons to believe in both teams winning. The pick is to get with the home team but this could be made to look foolish by the full-time whistle.

For Dortmund II to come through this challenge they'll need to build on the positives of their recent displays. The hosts have logged 7 wins from 14 matches. With contrasting fortunes the travelling side has tasted defeat in 13 of their recent 17 matches on the road.

The hosts have showed some real class in previous displays. Dortmund II scored three or more goals in 3 of their recent 7 matches.

Mannheim have not enjoyed some of their recent journeys. They conceded two or more goals in 15 of their last 20 away matches. This match will be a decent test of their bouncebackability.

Dortmund II have won 3 of the last 4 fixtures between these sides. They may not be that important but the head-to-head stats provide reasons to believe in the home win.

It's possible this is a match that will simply depend on which side has the brighter start. Most previews are saying that both sides can get in on the act as they could be well matched. Nevertheless the odds-against for the No BTTS is actually the standout from that market.