Borussia are facing immense pressure due to an unsatisfactory start to the season. This is due to the disastrous form in away encounters. But playing at home walls is a completely different story. No one has ever taken at least one point away from Dortmund. The team showed the other day cohesion and willingness to fight with any difficulties. Morale boost can have a strong influence on the scenario of this meeting. Not to mention that Dortmund has a much better and experienced squad, despite the abundance of injuries.
Sturm relies on young players. Now the average age of the team is just under 24 years old. The guys are getting their first experience in the Champions League. Despite the defeats in all three rounds before, they look quite decent. They lack quality in the final third of the pitch. They are not used to such resistance.