The second leg of the 2024/25 Champions League quarter-final between Borussia Dortmund (Germany) and Barcelona (Spain) will take place on April 15 at Signal Iduna Park. The first match ended 4-0 in favor of Barcelona. Borussia Dortmund vs. Barcelona: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Borussia Dortmund
The Germans suffered a crushing defeat in the first leg, losing 0-4. This was Dortmund's first loss in six Champions League matches (3 wins, 2 draws), and it was only the second time they failed to score in the current tournament. To advance to the next round, the club needs to win by at least five goals. If the Germans manage a four-goal victory, extra time will be played.
- At least three goals have been scored in 7 of Borussia's last 9 Champions League matches.
- Dortmund has not lost in 16 of their last 17 home matches in this tournament (10 wins, 6 draws).
- In 6 of their last 7 home games in the Champions League, Borussia has not conceded more than one goal.
Predicted lineup for Borussia Dortmund (3-5-2)
Gregor Kobel – Julian Ryerson, Waldemar Anton, Ramy Bensebaini – Karim Adeyemi, Pascal Gross, Julian Brandt, Carney Chukwuemeka, Emre Can – Serhou Guirassy, Maximilian Beyer.
Midfielder Marcel Sabitzer and defender Nico Schlotterbeck are injured.
Barcelona
The victory in the first match was the ninth for the Catalans in the current tournament. Notably, in five of these matches, the team scored at least four goals. In the return leg, the Spaniards can afford to lose by three goals. However, Barcelona is on a 10-match unbeaten run in the Champions League, and the last time they lost by at least four goals in the competition was in 2020.
- In 9 of their last 10 matches in this tournament, the Catalans have scored first.
- The team has conceded at least two goals in 5 of their last 6 away Champions League matches.
- Barcelona has won 5 of their last 6 away matches in the Champions League.
Predicted lineup for Barcelona (4-3-3)
Wojciech Szczesny – Jules Kounde, Inigo Martinez, Pau Cubarsi, Alex Balde – Frenkie de Jong, Pedri, Gavi – Lamine Yamal, Raphinha Dias, Robert Lewandowski.
Injured for the team are goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen, midfielders Marc Bernal, Marc Casado, and Dani Olmo.
Match Prediction: Borussia Dortmund vs. Barcelona
Dortmund's Champions League campaign seems to be nearing its end. Overcoming a four-goal deficit is challenging, and doing so against this Barcelona side is almost impossible. The Catalans showcased the full power of their attack in the first match. However, even after such a convincing victory, the Spaniards are unlikely to be cautious in the return match. Hans Flick's side is in excellent form and will not lower the standard they have set.
Borussia will undoubtedly try to redeem themselves in the eyes of their fans. Niko Kovac's team will attack and leave open spaces, which is extremely dangerous against Barcelona. The Catalans have scored at least two goals in 9 of their last 10 Champions League matches. As a result, the Spanish side currently boasts the two top scorers of the 2024/25 Champions League, with Raphinha Dias having already matched Lionel Messi's club record for points in a single tournament, and Robert Lewandowski, who harbors special feelings for his former team, having scored 29 goals in 28 matches against Dortmund.
I believe the Catalans will continue their scoring feats. My prediction: Barcelona Individual Total Over 1.5
