Borussia Dortmund vs Hertha Berlin Preview & Betting Tips - Potential stumbling block for Dortmund

Hertha have won their last six Bundesliga matches

Jadon Sancho smashed a hat-trick in his last match (Getty Images)

Borussia Dortmund vs Hertha Berlin Preview & Betting Tips

Borussia Dortmund host the in-form Hertha Berlin in the Bundesliga at Signal Idua Park this weekend. Hertha will be hoping to continue their fine form and upset the odds against Dortmund.

Borussia Dortmund Form & Team News

Borussia Dortmund's season has gone reasonably well and despite a 1-0 home loss to Bayern Munich which all but ended their title hopes, they have managed to win their other three matches since the break.

They started with a 4-0 victory over Schalke and a 2-0 win in Wolfburg before Munich came to town. Last time out they thrashed Paderborn 6-1 away from home.

Jadon Sancho scored a hat-tick while goals form Thorgan Hazard, Achraf Hakimi and Marcel Schmelzer added to Paderborn's misery.

Central defender Dan-Axel Zagadou, left back Nico Schulz and midfielder Mahmoud Dahoud are injured.

Forwards Marco Reus is injured and Erling Haaland is doubtful after limping off against Bayern Munich.

Centre back Mats Hummels and midfielder Axel Witsel could return to the starting side against Hertha.

Borussia Dortmund's Jadon Sancho scored 3 goals in Paderborn (Getty Images)

Hertha Berlin Form & Team News

Hertha Berlin have been impressive since the break under newly appointed manager Bruno Labadia. They won 3-0 at Hoffenheim and 4-0 in the home derby against Union Berlin.

This was followed with an impressive 2-2 draw away against RB Leipzig before a 2-0 home win against Augsburg last time out.

Javairo Dilrosun opened the scoring and Krzysztof Piatek added the second in added time.

Central defenders Karim Rekik and Niklas Stark are injured alongside goalkeeper Thomas Kraft. Holding midfielder Santiago Ascacibar and winger Marius Wolf are also out.

Forward Salomon Kalou has been suspended and has played his last game for the club.

Hertha Berlin have seen an upturn under new manager Bruno Labbadia (Getty Images)

Borussia Dortmund vs Hertha Berlin Head to Head

Borussia Dortmund have a 35-19 advantage against Hertha Berlin with 18 draws in 72 encounters. The first match this season was a 2-1 Dortmund win in Berlin.

Borussia Dortmund vs Hertha Berlin Odds

Borussia Dortmund are short priced 1.33 favourites with Hertha Berlin priced at 8.50 at Betway. A draw is listed at 5.50 at Sportingbet.

Borussia Dortmund vs Hertha Berlin Match Up

Borussia Dortmund need to keep winning with pressure on to stay in the top four. They have a number of important players lacking fitness and injured which is a concern.

Hertha Berlin are on fire under new boss Bruno Labbadia. They will have no fear in Dortmund after earning a 2-2 draw in Leipzig just over a week ago.

Borussia Dortmund vs Hertha Berlin Stats

Borussia Dortmund have won 7 of their last 8 matches (Bundesliga).
Borussia Dortmund have won by 4+ goals in 4 of their last 6 home matches (Bundesliga).
Borussia Dortmund have seen over 3.5 goals in 7 of their last 9 home matches (Bundesliga).
Borussia Dortmund have seen BTTS in their last 4 matches against Hertha Berlin (Bundesliga).
Borussia Dortmund have seen over 3.5 goals in 2 of their last 3 matches against Hertha Berlin (Bundesliga).
Borussia Dortmund have seen BTTS in 7 of their last 8 matches against Hertha Berlin (all competitions).
Borussia Dortmund's Jadon Sancho scored 3 goals in his last Bundesliga match.
Hertha Berlin have won 3 of their last 4 matches (Bundesliga).
Hertha Berlin are undefeated in their last 6 matches (Bundesliga).
Hertha Berlin have seen over 2.5 goals in 9 of their last 10 matches (all competitions).
Hertha Berlin have seen over 3.5 goals in 7 of their last 10 matches (all competitions).