Man City vs Dortmund: Prediction, Team News, Lineups & H2H Stats
Champions League 2025 Match Preview
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🔹 Match Overview
Manchester City host Borussia Dortmund in a highly anticipated Champions League 2025 group stage clash at the Etihad Stadium. Both sides are chasing top spot in Group G, with Pep Guardiola’s men eager to maintain their unbeaten home record in Europe.
🔹 Team News
Man City: Kevin De Bruyne is expected to feature after returning from injury, while Erling Haaland is fit to face his former club. Ederson remains doubtful with a minor muscle issue, and Josko Gvardiol may start on the left of defense.
Dortmund: Edin Terzić’s side are without key defender Mats Hummels, while Julian Brandt could return to the starting XI. Youssoufa Moukoko and Karim Adeyemi are set to lead the attack, hoping to exploit City’s high defensive line.
🔹 Predicted Lineups
Man City (4-3-3)
Ortega; Walker, Dias, Stones, Gvardiol; Rodri, De Bruyne, Foden; Doku, Alvarez, Haaland
Dortmund (4-2-3-1)
Kobel; Ryerson, Schlotterbeck, Sule, Bensebaini; Can, Sabitzer; Adeyemi, Brandt, Sancho; Moukoko
🔹 H2H Stats
In their last five meetings, Manchester City have won four and drawn one. The Citizens have scored 11 goals compared to Dortmund’s 5, with Haaland having netted three times against his former club.
🔹 Prediction
Given City’s home dominance and attacking form, they are likely to come out on top once again. However, Dortmund’s counter-attacking pace could pose problems if City leave gaps at the back.
Predicted Score: Manchester City 3-1 Borussia Dortmund
🔹 Betting Odds (as of today)
- Man City Win: 1.35
- Draw: 5.00
- Dortmund Win: 7.50
🔹 Where to Watch
The match will be broadcast live on BT Sport and available for streaming via the UEFA Champions League app. Kickoff: 22:00 EAT.