Lotte vs ASC 09 Dortmund tips and predictions

Won't be easy for ASC 09 Dortmund

There's just 3 points separating the two clubs as second place Lotte get set to host first place ASC 09 Dortmund.

ASC 09 Dortmund are certainly up against it in this clash but they can win. There is not much on offer in the prices however and the home win price is a no-bet. This preview focusses on the most important goal scoring stats in order to make the best value prediction. It has to be with the away win.

The hosts aren't unbeatable. In defence Lotte's performances have sometimes lacked something. They have conceded at least once in all of their last 5 matches which is a stat that will encourage fans of the underdogs.

ASC 09 Dortmund have notably been successful in 13 of their last 16 away matches. Many of these results have been characterised by their strength in the final third. They've scored two or more goals in 14 of their last 18 away fixtures which is something they'll have to take encouragement from to have any chance of impressing here. In defence they have also posted some good numbers. They've kept a clean sheet in 4 of their last 8 away matches. With their backs to the wall the visitors shouldn't be ruled out.

It's not a hugely confident prediction and the visitors will feel they've exceeded expectations if they end up in deadlock. The betting markets imply that neither side will keep a clean sheet during this match despite the favouritism for Lotte. However the odds-against for the No BTTS is actually the standout from that market.