Predictions
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Borussia Dortmund
2 - 3
FT
FC Barcelona
Dec 10, 2024
Despite arriving a bit in the dark (thanks to the excellent performance of both teams) the standings and not only that, speaks about the match between Borussia Dortmund and Barcelona as the main one of the next round of the Champions League. A non-classic (the two teams in their entire history have faced each other for only two seasons therefore four times) between two historic realities and that, currently are going very strong but that still need at least one highlight to feel more confident in the race for the top eight.
Borussia Dortmund main shape and key statistics
As has often happened in recent years, Borussia Dortmund shows great potential but also a bit of inconsistency as its trademark and its latest record of 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat sums it up well.
However, looking at this edition of the Champions League, the yellow and black must be promoted with no doubts: 4 wins and only 1 defeat launch the finalists of the last edition up and put them in a good position to try to get directly to the Round of 16 starting from this match, due that playing at the Signal Iduna Park for Borussia Dortmund is a great weapon in their favor: 5 wins in the last 6 home games of the Champions League and 8 wins in the last 9 in their stadium in general, give them the right chances of obtaining a positive result also on Wednesday.
Barcelona main shape and key statistics
Just over a month ago, Barcelona seemed to have their hands on La Liga, which, instead, after a couple of unexpected slip-ups and thanks to Real Madrid's recovery, is back to being more balanced than ever, which, on the other hand, Catalonia does not hope to be the case with regards to qualifying for the Champions League Round of 16, where the Blaugrana have won 4 of the first 5 with an exaggerated average of 3.6 goals per match!
As for the last appearance of Flick's boys, however, there can only be a lot of regret at Barcelona, given the equalizer from a penalty kick by Betis in the 94th minute which thus sealed the final 2-2 which can only affect the morale of a team that, perhaps, is showing a bit of inexperience but not in Europe, where instead, after the misstep against Monaco, Lewandowski (already reached the incredible figure of 27 goals for the season) and his teammates are on an open streak of 4 wins in a row.
Match prediction and tactical overview
A draw could probably be good for both teams but it is also true that the nature of these two teams is not to control and manage but to always play for success and so, probably will be both Borussia Dortmund and Barcelona who, both strong with 12 points in 5 days, with a victory could almost feel themselves in the Round of 16 early but not before, that's why if we imagine a stadium like the one in Dortmund, a home team that is always explosive, lively and aggressive there playing against a Barcelona capable of having already reached 50 goals in 17 league matches, the prediction is that of a match with several goals, more than two.
The BetMines algorithm tells us that the probability that this Over 2.5 can occur is much higher than the probability that it will not occur:
The BetMines algorithm predicts an Over 2.5 at 64%
The BetMines algorithm predicts an Under 2.5 at 36%
Probable lineups of Borussia Dortmund vs Barcelona
Borussia Dortmund (4-3-3): Kobel, Ryerson, Bensebaini, Schlotterbeck, Can; Sabitzer, Nmecha, Gross, Beier, Byone Gittens, Guirassy. Coach Sahin
Barcelona (4-3-3): Pena, Kounde, Balde, Cubarsi, Martinez; Pedri, Casado, Olmo; Yamal, Lewandowski, Raphinha. Coach Flick
This section provides average statistics and percentages on the main markets for the last 10 matches of both teams
Borussia Dortmund
FC Barcelona
Under
Over
Under
Over
0.5
0
10
0
10
1.5
0
10
1
9
2.5
2
8
3
7
3.5
5
5
3
7
4.5
8
2
5
5