It’s a repeat of last season’s Champions League final as Real Madrid take on Borussia Dortmund at the Santiago Bernabeu in one of the highlight fixtures of matchday three.
Los Blancos came out on top in that final five months ago, and with an unbeaten record in their last five meetings against Dortmund (W3, D2) in this competition, they’ll fancy their chances of getting another win on Tuesday.
Real Madrid have been unstoppable at the Bernabeu this season, winning six games on the bounce across all competitions, so that should also add to their confidence heading into this one. They seem to kick it up a notch when playing in front of their home crowd, especially going forward – evidenced by the fact that three of their last four home matches have seen at least four goals.
But while they’ve been piling up the wins and finding the net regularly, keeping the ball out of their own net has been a struggle. Real have only managed one clean sheet in their last seven games, and that could be a concern against a Dortmund side that, despite back-to-back away losses in the Bundesliga, have been flying in the Champions League. With 10 goals from their first two group-stage games, including a 7-1 thrashing of Celtic, Dortmund have shown they’ve got the firepower to compete with anyone.
Players to Watch
One player who could cause Real problems is Serhou Guirassy. The forward has been in great form, bagging seven goals across the Bundesliga and Champions League. Betting on him to score anytime at 3.5 odds on Betwinner might be worth a punt.
Of course, Real Madrid have their own superstar in Kylian Mbappe, who’s been a revelation since joining in the summer. With eight goals in all competitions already, the Frenchman has quickly become a key figure in their attack. Expect him to play a big role in breaking down Dortmund’s defence, and with odds of 1.85 on Betwinner for him to score anytime, it’s a bet worth considering.
Betting Tip: Goal/Goal and Real Madrid to Win
22/10 20:00 Real Madrid – Borussia Dortmund Goal/Goal and Real Madrid to Win @ 2.42 (Betwinner)
With the attacking firepower both teams bring, we’re expecting a high-scoring match, with both sides contributing to the scoreline.
Real Madrid have been lethal at home, with three of their last four home games featuring at least four goals. On the other hand, Dortmund have already banged in 10 goals across their first two Champions League matches.
Given Real’s struggle to keep clean sheets, it’s safe to expect goals from both sides.
With that in mind, our betting tip is ‘Both Teams to Score’ and Real Madrid to win at 2.24 odds on Betwinner. Both teams have plenty of firepower, and Madrid’s solid head-to-head record against Dortmund, especially at the Bernabeu, makes this a good value bet.
Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund - Goal/Goal and Real Madrid to Win @ 2.42
Predicted Line-Ups:
Real Madrid: Courtois (GK), Vazquez, Rudiger, Militao, Mendy, Tchouameni, Bellingham, Valverde, Vinicius, Mbappe, Rodrygo.
Borussia Dortmund: Kobel (GK), Ryerson, Anton, Schlotterbeck, Bensebaini, Can, Sabitzer, Malen, Gross, Brandt, Guirassy.
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