I will return a little later with some news for Ligue 2 in France, but for now ........
Regional derby in Germany when Dortmund host Bochum, in a series they have dominated. Having won the last 5 meetings and 8 of the last 9, six of those by 2 or more goals. Victory will take them to the top of the Bundesliga, at least until tomorrow afternoon, it is a real incentive for the sleeping giant.
Alexander Frei and Nelson Valdez have both recovered from injury and are available for selection and even goalkeeper Roman Weidenfeller, who has not trained all week, is hoping to make a surprise start.
Bochum will be keen to salvage some pride after the humilitating 6-0 home loss to Bremen, but have some injury concerns and this looks like the wrong fixture at the wrong time. Dortmund to lead the Bundesliga for the first time in ages and give their fanatical supporters something to dream about, at least for 24 hours.
In England, old "favourites" Hartlepool travel to goal shy Chester, who are desperately trying to sign a striker. City are just not creating enough chances, they are bottom of the attempts on goal table, with a measly 118 after 14 starts. Hartlepool are top with 189, which is over 5 per game more.
Danny Wilson's side have recovered after a poor start to the season and are definitely one of the best teams in Division 2, they should comfortably make the playoffs at least and should be on a long run without a loss. The defeat at Lincoln really came against the run of play. With the massive North East derby up next week against Darlington, they will want to take something from tonight and with a little luck in front of goal they will.
4 points Dortmund -3/4 ball asian line 1.70
4 points Hartlepool +1/4 ball asian line 1.76
Good Luck.
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