Dortmund vs Barcelona | champions league

🔮 Match Prediction: Borussia Dortmund 1–3 Barcelona

Given Barcelona’s dominant performance in the first leg and their current form, they are expected to secure another victory, even if they opt to rotate their squad. Dortmund, facing a significant deficit, may find it challenging to overturn the aggregate score.​

🧠 Reasons for Prediction:

• Barcelona’s Form: Under Hansi Flick, Barcelona remains unbeaten in 2025, leading La Liga and showcasing a potent attack with players like Robert Lewandowski and Lamine Yamal. ​
• Dortmund’s Challenges: Currently eighth in the Bundesliga, Dortmund has struggled domestically. They face defensive issues, notably the absence of key defender Nico Schlotterbeck due to injury. ​
• Historical Head-to-Head: Barcelona has never lost to Dortmund in the Champions League, winning four and drawing two of their six encounters. ​

💡 Betting Tips:

• Barcelona to Win: Odds around 1.80 suggest value in backing an away victory. ​
• Over 3.5 Goals: Both teams have been involved in high-scoring matches recently, making this a plausible outcome. ​
• Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Dortmund may find the net at home, but Barcelona’s attack is likely to outscore them.​
• Anytime Goalscorer – Robert Lewandowski: Facing his former club, Lewandowski has already scored twice in the first leg and could add to his tally. ​

📊 Predicted Lineups:

Borussia Dortmund:

• Kobel; Ryerson, Can, Anton, Bensebaini; Gross, Chukwuemeka; Adeyemi, Brandt, Bynoe-Gittens; Guirassy​

FC Barcelona:

• Szczesny; Kounde, Cubarsi, Inigo Martinez, Martin; De Jong, Pedri; Yamal, Torres, Raphinha; Lewandowski ​

While Dortmund will aim to restore pride in front of their home fans, Barcelona’s quality and first-leg advantage make them favourites to win this match and advance comfortably to the semi-finals.