The two teams that contested last season’s UEFA Champions League final will go head-to-head at the Bernabeu. Here are predictions, team news, betting tips, and possible line-ups for the game.
Los Blancos won 3-1 against Stuttgart in their opening match of the tournament, and will hope to replicate this result once again against another German side.
Dortmund, on the other hand, have been flying in the new UCL format, currently sitting in first place after showing ruthlesness in their opening two matches.
BVB won 3-1 against Club Brugge in their first match, before thrashing Celtic 7-1 in their secbd match of the tournament.
Real Madrid vs. Borussia Dortmund Head to Head
This will be the 15th meeting between these teams, with having the upper hand so far with seven wins, coming out victorious in the last three, which includes the 2-0 triumph in last season’s UCL final.
Los Blancos have also never lost at home in this fixure, picking up four wins and two draws in six such games.
Dortmund’s last win in this fixture dates back to 2014, and they have won three in total, but are without a win in the last five meetings.
Real Madrid vs. Borussia Dortmund Team News and Possible Lineups
Real Madrid will be without Dani Carvajal, David Alaba, and Brahim Diaz, who are sidelined due to different injuries.
Kylian Mbappe is expected to start having recovering from a muscle issues.
Dortmund will be without Karim Adeyemi, who suffered a severe hamstring injury after grabbing a hat trick against Celtic.
Julien Duranville, Giovanni Reyna, Yan Couto are also out, while Pascal Gross and Niklas Sule are doubtful.
Real Madrid Predicted lineup (4-3-3)
Courtois (GK); Vazquez, Militao, Rudiger, Mendy; Bellingham, Tchouameni, Valverde; Rodrygo, Mbappe, Vinicius Jr
Borussia Dortmund Predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)
Kobel (GK); Ryerson, Anton, Schlotterbeck, Bensebaini; Can, Sabitzer; Malen, Brandt, Gittens; Guirassy
Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund Predictions & Betting Tips
Dortmund might be flying in the UCL this season, but they have not met an opportunity on this level just yet, making it their biggest test so far.
We believe that Madrid’s loss away at Lille makes this a must-win match for them, making them potential more ruthless.
Correct score: Real Madrid 2-1 Borussia Dortmund
Vinicius to score anytime
Both teams to score