With Borussia Dortmund and Barcelona locked on 12 points and sitting pretty in the automatic qualification spots for the last 16, Wednesday’s matchday six Champions League clash at Signal Iduna Park presents a chance for either side to stamp their ticket to the knockout stages decisively.
A 13-match unbeaten run when playing in front of their fans suggests Dortmund may be well positioned to take that decisive qualification step at home. However, there’s a cloud of uncertainty hanging over their squad, with key players Karim Adeyemi and Julian Brandt both injury doubts. Their potential absence could throw a spanner in the works, making Dortmund’s task a lot trickier.
If Adeyemi and Brandt are indeed sidelined, the hosts will be banking on young stars, Jamie Bynoe-Gittens and Felix Nmecha, to step up. Both have delivered flashes of brilliance this season, but Dortmund’s failure to beat Barcelona in their four previous meetings makes losing such pivotal players all the more untimely.
For Barcelona, this could be a golden opportunity – especially for their in-form front duo, Robert Lewandowski (a former Dortmund favourite) and Raphinha. Both have been in great form this season and will fancy their chances against a weakened Dortmund side.
The Catalans haven’t exactly been at their sparkling best of late, but Hansi Flick’s side have proven themselves to be adaptable. Whether it’s grinding out gritty wins or blowing teams away with sharp, incisive football, they’ve shown serious tactical flexibility.
With the head-to-head edge in this fixture and Dortmund potentially missing key players, Barcelona will feel confident about leaving Germany with something to show for their efforts.
Betting Tip: Barcelona to Win or Draw & Under 2.5 Goals
11/12 21:00 Borussia Dortmund – Barcelona Barcelona to Win or Draw & Under 2.5 Goals @ 3.75 (Betking)
Both teams boast solid defensive records in the Champions League, with Dortmund notably keeping clean sheets in their last two outings. That said, their resilience will be put to the test against Barcelona’s free-scoring attack, spearheaded by Lewandowski and Raphinha.
Dortmund’s formidable 13-match unbeaten home run is hard to overlook, but without their creative lynchpins, they could struggle to break Barcelona down. The home side may resort to a more cautious, containment-first approach, which could keep the game tight and low-scoring.
Barcelona, meanwhile, look like the more balanced and cohesive outfit. Even so, they’ll need to find a way past Dortmund at Signal Iduna Park – a task easier said than done.
All things considered, Barcelona should come away with a positive result, though it might not be a high-scoring affair.
Our recommended betting tip: Barcelona to Win or Draw & Under 2.5 Goals, available at attractive odds of 3.75 on Betking.
Borussia Dortmund vs Barcelona - Barcelona to Win or Draw & Under 2.5 Goals @ 3.75
Probable Lineups:
- Borussia Dortmund: Kobel (GK); Ryerson, Can, Schlotterbeck, Bensebaini; Nmecha, Groß; Reyna, Sabitzer, Gittens; Guirassy
- FC Barcelona: Pena (GK); Kounde, Cubarsi, Inigo, Balde; Pedri, Casado; Yamal, Olmo, Raphinha; Lewandowski
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