Dortmund have been struggling with their form since the beginning of the season, their performances have been unstable and it’s the reason why they are sitting at 6th position, they need to improve their game to get a spot in the top four at least.
Facing Leverkusen will not be easy for Dortmund especially not in this form they are, having the home advantage doesn’t even make them the match favorites. I know regardless of the outcome the match will be a very tough and intense game but unlike you I cannot stake on Dortmund to win but I like the both teams to score option. I would rather stake on both teams to score and Over 2.5.
Both teams to score and a draw that's what I think it's the lowest risk in the game. I won't be betting though but that would had been my bets if I wanted to bet on the game. I always avoid games like this that the outcomes isn't clear to me due to the nature of the game. Dortmund won't want to lose and the same goes for Leverkusen. But don't make an assumption that Dortmund is going to lose just as they have been having a poor form as they have a very good record against Leverkusen. This game is also going to be the first game after the festivities that just ended. I noticed same type of results were played in the premier league as many teams were just drawing.
I think so too, Dortmund and Leverkusen are likely to both be able to score, and betting on that possibility is indeed lower risk. We know Dortmund ambition right now is to reach the top four, and they hope to be involved in the Bundesliga trophy race again. Meanwhile, Leverkusen will continue to carry the ambition to stick close to Bayern Munchen at the top of the standings, as part of their efforts to defend the trophy. The two teams are not more dominant over each other, but it must be admitted that Leverkusen has performed better overall this season.
On the other hand, personally I see victory tending to side with Leverkusen, altough Dortmund gets a slight advantage because they act as hosts. The mentality of Xabi Alonso squad is still proven to be quite strong when facing fellow big teams, we can refer to their victory in the DFB Pokal when they beat Bayern Munchen. I don't think the head to head record will have much influence, because that happened not in the Nuri Sahin era.