When Hamburg square off against Borussia Dortmund this afternoon for the 85th time in Bundesliga history, it will certainly be a match worth watching. It is the most goal-laden fixture in the history of the Bundesliga, with 341 goals scored in matches between the sides. The last seven encounters have yielded 32 goals, which equates to an average of 4.6 goals per game.

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Lasogga takes on Hummels

Match facts:

A good track record

BVB have only won more often in Gelsenkirchen and Stuttgart (12 times each) than in Hamburg, where they currently have 11 away victories to their name. Historically, HSV have only lost more home matches and conceded more goals (81) to Bayern than they have to Borussia Dortmund (72). However, BVB have lost six of their last eight duels at the Imtech Arena.

Heated encounters, penalties galore

37 penalties have been awarded - only matches between Kaiserslautern and Frankfurt have witnessed more (38).

Opening goal crucial

After taking the lead, HSV have never lost a home game against Borussia Dortmund (19 wins, four draws).

Form could be key

Borussia Dortmund have won four Bundesliga matches on the bounce, losing on only one of their last six outings. Hamburg, on the other hand, have claimed just one victory in their last four (2-1 against Hanover on 7 February). (br)