Man City vs Borussia Dortmund preview, prediction, team news, and head-to-head

Both teams currently occupy the sixth and seventh positions on the UCL table with seven points each. They  will come into this fixture to keep up with the unbeaten record at the European stage.

Manchester City head into this clash with growing confidence after getting back on track in the league. Erling Halland is in great scoring form, which is a big boost for the team. The Norwegian super striker scored a brace in their last match against Bournemouth to secure a 3-1 win over the weekend to place them in 2nd position in the EPL standings.

Tactically, Man City will likely control the ball, spread play wide, and look for chances to feed Haaland inside the box. The English giant will take advantage of this to score as many as they can when the German side comes visiting.

Borussia Dortmund have been on fire in Europe, scoring four goals in every Champions League game so far. Even though their league form has been a bit quieter, their attack is still dangerous, and they are currently in third position on the German league table.

Niko Kovac will charge his team to be more careful at the back to contain the very sharp attack of their host. Their ability to defend dead-ball situations could decide the match.

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Recent meetings between Manchester City and Borussia Dortmund have been close and full of tension. In their last four Champions League clashes, City have had the upper hand, winning three of those matches, all by the same 2-1 scoreline in 2021 and 2022.

At the Etihad Stadium, City remain unbeaten against Dortmund, with both of their home wins in 2021 and 2022 also finishing 2-1. This consistent scoreline highlights how tightly contested these games tend to be, even though City comes out on top.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola will be without Mateo Kovacic, who is out long-term due to an ankle problem. There is also some caution with Rodri, even though he just returned from a hamstring injury and may start on the bench to avoid any setbacks.

The team will be led by Erling Haaland in the attack. The striker scored the winning goal against the German side in a 2-1 victory in 2022.

On the Dortmund side, coach Niko Kovac is set to bring back defender Nico Schlotterbeck, who is now fully fit. Jobe Bellingham, fresh off two assists in their last UCL game, is also likely to return to the starting lineup to strengthen the midfield.

Man City: Donnarumma; Stones, Nunes, Dias, Ait-Nouri; Gonzalez; Reijnders, Doku, Savinho, Foden; Haaland

Borussia Dortmund: Kobel; Anton, Schlotterbeck, Bensebaini; Couto, Bellingham, Nmecha, Svensson; Beier, Brandt; Guirassy

Dortmund have been on fire in front of goal, scoring 12 times in just 3 Champions League games. That makes it likely they will find a way past City’s defence.  

But with Erling Haaland in top form and City’s strong home record against German teams, the hosts are still favourites. It could be a close, high-scoring game where you can bet on Livescorebet for the two teams to score.

Prediction: Man City 2-1 Borussia Dortmund

• Bet on Man City to win

• Over 2.5 goals

• Over 7.5 corners