Barcelona vs Borussia Dortmund Prediction and Betting Tips | 9th April 2025
The UEFA Champions League is back in action with another set of matches this week as Borussia Dortmund lock horns with Hansi Flick's Barcelona side in a crucial encounter at the Montjuic on Wednesday. The two teams have experienced contrasting fortunes this season and will be determined to win this game.
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Borussia Dortmund are in eighth place in the Bundesliga standings and have failed to make an impact on the domestic front this season. The away side thrashed SC Freiburg by a 4-1 scoreline last week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
Barcelona, on the other hand, are at the top of the La Liga table and have been in excellent form this season. The Catalan giants were held to a disappointing 1-1 draw by Real Betis in their previous game and will look to take it up a notch this week.
Barcelona vs Borussia Dortmund Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Barcelona have an excellent record against Borussia Dortmund in the UEFA Champions League and have won three out of the five matches played between the two teams, with the other two games ending in draws. Borussia Dortmund have never defeated Barcelona on the European stage.
- Borussia Dortmund are winless in their five matches against Barcelona in European competitions and have endured a run of six such games in a row against only two other opponents in their history.
- Hansi Flick has won each of his six games against Borussia Dortmund in all competitions, with his teams scoring an average of three goals per game against the Ruhr Valley giants during this period.
- Borussia Dortmund have won only three of their last 20 matches away from home against opponents from Spain in European competitions.
Barcelona vs Borussia Dortmund Prediction
Barcelona have thrived under Hansi Flick this season and have their sights set on the Champions League trophy at the moment. Lamine Yamal and Raphinha have been sensational for the Catalans so far and will look to make their mark this week.
Borussia Dortmund have shown signs of a resurgence and will need to peak at the perfect time on Wednesday. Barcelona are in better shape, however, and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Barcelona 3-1 Borussia Dortmund
Barcelona vs Borussia Dortmund Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Barcelona to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Barcelona to score first - Yes
