Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund: Prediction, head-to-head, team news, possible line ups and betting tips

Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham before Real Madrid's Champions League win against Borussia Dortmund (Credit: Imago)

Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund: Prediction, head-to-head, team news, possible line ups and betting tips

Kolawole Babatunde 11:56 - 22.10.2024

The two teams that contested last season’s UEFA Champions League final will go head-to-head at the Bernabeu. Here are predictions, team news, betting tips, and possible line-ups for the game.

Real Madrid were dealt a blow on matchday two, losing 1-0 to Lille, in what was their first UCL loss since May 2023.

Los Blancos won 3-1 against Stuttgart in their opening match of the tournament, and will hope to replicate this result once again against another German side.

Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund prediction
Dortmund star Karim Adeyemi || X

Dortmund, on the other hand, have been flying in the new UCL format, currently sitting in first place after showing ruthlesness in their opening two matches.

BVB won 3-1 against Club Brugge in their first match, before thrashing Celtic 7-1 in their secbd match of the tournament. 

Real Madrid vs. Borussia Dortmund Head to Head

This will be the 15th meeting between these teams, with having the upper hand so far with seven wins, coming out victorious in the last three, which includes the 2-0 triumph in last season’s UCL final.

Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund prediction
Carlo Ancelotti is lifted after Real Madrid's Champions League success against Dortmund (Imago/Action Plus)

Los Blancos have also never lost at home in this fixure, picking up four wins and two draws in six such games.

Dortmund’s last win in this fixture dates back to 2014, and they have won three in total, but are without a win in the last five meetings.

Real Madrid vs. Borussia Dortmund Team News and Possible Lineups 

Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund prediction
Dani Carvajal suffers injury against Villarreal | Imago

Real Madrid will be without Dani Carvajal, David Alaba, and Brahim Diaz, who are sidelined due to different injuries. 

Kylian Mbappe is expected to start having recovering from a muscle issues. 

Dortmund will be without Karim Adeyemi, who suffered a severe hamstring injury after grabbing a hat trick against Celtic. 

Julien Duranville, Giovanni Reyna, Yan Couto are also out, while Pascal Gross and Niklas Sule are doubtful. 

Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund prediction
Dortmund fans in the stands in Champions League final 2024

Real Madrid Predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Courtois (GK); Vazquez, Militao, Rudiger, Mendy; Bellingham, Tchouameni, Valverde; Rodrygo, Mbappe, Vinicius Jr

Borussia Dortmund Predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

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

Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund Predictions & Betting Tips

Dortmund might be flying in the UCL this season, but they have not met an opportunity on this level just yet, making it their biggest test so far.

We believe that Madrid’s loss away at Lille makes this a must-win match for them, making them potential more ruthless.

Correct score: Real Madrid 2-1 Borussia Dortmund

Vinicius to score anytime 

Both teams to score

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