Dortmund vs. Barcelona: Prediction, head-to-head, team news, possible lineups, and betting tips

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick | Imago

Dortmund vs. Barcelona: Prediction, head-to-head, team news, possible lineups, and betting tips

Kolawole Babatunde 16:12 - 09.12.2024

Two teams looking to maintain winning streaks will go head to head in what is expected to be an entertaining matchup. Here are predictions, team news, betting tips, and possible line-ups for the game.

Dortmund's 2023-2024 season has been a mixed bag; while they have impressed in the Champions League, winning four out of five games, their domestic form has been less consistent. 

The Black and Yellows were eliminated from the DFB-Pokal and currently sit sixth in the Bundesliga after a 1-1 draw against Borussia Mönchengladbach.

Dortmund vs. Barcelona
Dortmund star Karim Adeyemi || X

Hansi Flick's Barcelona have played some electrifying football this season, with the Catalan club being dominant in the Champions League, accumulating 12 points and suffering only one defeat to Monaco. 

They have also been good in La Liga, currently sitting in first place, though they have dropped off recently with just one win in their last five league games.

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Dortmund vs. Barcelona Head to Head

BVB will be aiming for their first victory against Barcelona, having lost two and drawn two of their previous four encounters with the Spanish giants.

Dortmund vs. Barcelona Team News and Possible Lineups 

Dortmund vs. Barcelona
Karim Adeyemi

Dortmund will be without Waldemar Anton (groin), Niklas Süle (ankle), and Filippo Mané (muscle). 

Maximilian Beier is expected to be available despite a recent knock, while Julian Brandt should return from a thigh injury. Karim Adeyemi is also a potential inclusion after recovering from an injury.

Barcelona's injury list includes Marc Bernal (knee), Andreas Christensen (Achilles), and Marc-André Ter Stegen (knee), while Ansu Fati (muscle) and Ronald Araújo (hamstring) are doubtful.

Dortmund vs. Barcelona
Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen | Imago

Dortmund Predicted lineup (4-1-4-1)

Kobel (GK); Ryerson, Can, Schlotterbeck, Bensebaini; Nmecha; Malen, Sabitzer, Brandt, Gittens; Guirassy.

Barcelona Predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Inaki Pena (GK); Koundé, Cubarsi, Inigo Martinez, Balde; Pedri, Casado; Lamine Yamal, Dani Olmo, Raphinha; Lewandowski.

Dortmund vs. Barcelona Predictions & Betting Tips

Both teams have made impressive starts to their Champions League campaigns, winning four of their first five matches. Given their strong form, a closely contested match is expected on Wednesday night, likely to end in a draw.

Draw

Both teams to score

Over 2.5

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