Match Predictions
Are we in for a classic Borussia Dortmund "UCL hangover", or will we see a confirmation of the passionate, brave side we saw earlier this week? Niklas Süle said it best in his post-match interview with Prime on Tuesday:
"The question with us is always: Why not in the Bundesliga games?"Niklas Süle
Therefore, it is only natural to feel somewhat apprehensive about this fixture. With all the positive results against strong teams Dortmund have been stacking in recent weeks... ignoring the hiccup in Barcelona, it would be very typical of them to completely lose their heads against the weaker team of the bunch (at least on paper). Looking back at the 1-all in Gladbach, the game on Easter will probably be an identically intense/physical affair.
I'll choose to believe in the stability that Kovač has found with the 5-2-3 formation and predict a 3-1 home win.