The 3rd Liga meeting at Stadion Rote Erde on Saturday sees home team Borussia Dortmund II welcome Hannover 96 II.
Our predictions, user poll and statistics for Borussia Dortmund II v Hannover 96 II can be found here - plus the latest match odds.
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Borussia Dortmund II
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Borussia Dortmund II will be looking for an improved result here after the 2-1 3rd Liga losing effort in their last game against Erzgebirge Aue.
The only name on the scoresheet from Borussia Dortmund II was Paul-Philipp Besong (29'). Borys Tashchy (17') and Mika Clausen (54') scored for Erzgebirge Aue.
Over their preceding six fixtures, Jan Zimmermann's Borussia Dortmund II have netted a combined total of 10 times, with that being an average number of goals per match of 1.67.
Going into this one, Borussia Dortmund II are undefeated in their last 3 league matches at home.
Hannover 96 II
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In their previous game, Hannover 96 II drew 1-1 in the 3rd Liga match with Mannheim.
The only player to score from Hannover 96 II was Valmir Sulejmani (45'). Felix Lohkemper (19') was the scorer for Mannheim.
The stats tell the story, and Hannover 96 II have been scored against in 6 of their last 6 matches, with opponents netting 12 goals in total. In defence, Hannover 96 II have been far from perfect.
Pre-game facts show that Hannover 96 II:
- are unbeaten in their last 3 away league matches.
- are without a win away from home in their last 8 matches in the league. Who knows how long it might last, too.
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Head to head
The previous league game featuring these sides was 3rd Liga match day 16 on 30/11/2024 which finished with the scoreline of Hannover 96 II 2-0 Borussia Dortmund II.
The referee was Luca Jürgensen.
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Team News: Borussia Dortmund II
Jordi Paulina (Hamstring injury), Felix Irorere (Fitness) and Felix Paschke (Cruciate ligament tear) will not be taking part for Borussia Dortmund II boss Jan Zimmermann.
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Team News: Hannover 96 II
Hannover 96 II manager Daniel Stendel has some current player fitness concerns. Tim Walbrecht (unknown injury), Mark Gevorgyan (muscular problems) and Jacob Danquah (Meniscus injury) are not able to play.
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Prediction
It’s likely that Hannover 96 II will need to be at their best to get a goal against a Borussia Dortmund II lineup who certainly have the ability to do really well if they play to their full potential.
We’re tipping a very comfortable 3-0 margin for Borussia Dortmund II at full-time.
Andre Moura,
11:03 22/04/2025
Odds correct at time of publishing. All odds subject to change.
🏟️ Team Focus:
Borussia Dortmund II
Formed: 1909
Stadium: Stadion Rote Erde (10,000)
Chairman: Reinhold Lunow
Manager: Jan Zimmermann
Competitions: 3rd Liga position 15
🔑 Key Man: Michael Eberwein
Typically taking up the Central Attacking Midfielder position, Michael Eberwein was born in Dellnhausen, Germany. Having made a first senior appearance for Fortuna Köln in the 2018 - 2019 season, the dangerous Midfielder has contributed 5 league goals in the 3. Liga 2024 - 2025 season so far from a total of 33 appearances.