Match of the 8th round of the group stage of the 2025/26 Champions League between Borussia Dortmund (Germany) and Inter (Italy) will take place on 28 january at Signal Iduna Park. Borussia Dortmund vs Inter: prediction, betting odds and statistics.
Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund lost away to Tottenham Hotspur (0:2) in the last round. Note that the visiting team failed to score for the first time in eight recent Champions League matches. At the same time, the club conceded in 6 of 7 games in the current tournament. An unsuccessful stretch, during which the club won only one of the previous four Champions League matches (1 draw, 2 defeats), dropped the club to 16th place in the standings. However, one point in the final round would guarantee the club a place in the playoff matches, while theoretical chances of a top-8 finish remain.
- The visiting team conceded at least two goals in 4 of their last 5 Champions League matches.
- At home, Borussia Dortmund are unbeaten in 7 Champions League matches (4 wins, 3 draws).
- In 6 of their previous 8 home games in this competition the club scored at least twice.
Potential Borussia Dortmund Lineup (3-5-2)
Gregor Kobel – Ramy Bensebaini, Waldemar Anton, Nico Schlotterbeck – Jude Bellingham, Felix Nmecha, Julian Brandt, Julian Ryerson, Emre Can – Serhou Guirassy, Fabio Silva.
Midfielder Marcel Sabitzer and defender Niklas Süle are injured. Defender Daniel Svensson is suspended. Defender Aaron Anselmino has returned to Chelsea.
Inter
Inter lost at home to Arsenal (1:3) in the last round, which was the club's third consecutive defeat in the Champions League. Note that such a series occurred for the first time in the club's history in this tournament. Also, prior to that match Inter had not conceded more than two goals in the 2025/26 Champions League. The Italians, who were among the leaders at the halfway point of the group stage, dropped to 14th place in the main standings. A place in the playoff matches is secured for the side, and there is a chance to move into the top-8, but that chance will disappear in case of defeat in the upcoming match.
- Both-halves scoring occurred in 9 of Inter's previous 10 Champions League matches.
- On the road, the team did not lose in 6 of their last 7 Champions League matches (5 wins, 1 draw).
- The Italians scored in 7 of their previous 8 away games in this competition.
Potential Inter Lineup (3-5-2)
Yann Sommer – Manuel Akanji, Alessandro Bastoni, Yann Bisseck – Luis Henrique, Petar Sucic, Piotr Zielinski, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Federico Dimarco – Lautaro Martinez, Marcus Thuram.
Defender Denzel Dumfries, as well as midfielders Nicolò Barella and Hakan Calhanoglu, will not play due to injuries.
Referee
István Kovács (Romania)
Matches – 9 (International matches, 2025/26);
Yellow Cards Shown (Including Second Yellows) – 40;
Average Yellow Cards Per Match – 4.4;
Red Cards Shown – 1;
Fouls Average Per Match – 29;
Penalties – 22%.
Borussia Dortmund Vs Inter: Match Prediction
Both teams started the main stage well, but recent results not only blurred the first impression but also seriously complicated their tournament prospects. A place in the playoff matches is secured for Inter, but it is unlikely the Italians will pass up the chance to fight for a top-8 finish. For Borussia Dortmund the situation is getting more difficult: in theory the club could even be eliminated from the tournament. Such a development is unlikely, but extra concerns are certainly not needed by the home side. We believe each opponent will be motivated to win.
Borussia Dortmund ended their scoring run in the Champions League in the last round, but the team was reduced to ten men already in the middle of the first half. At the same time, by total goals scored the club trails only three teams. If there are no problems with the attack, the defense still needs work: in 5 of their previous 7 Champions League matches the club conceded at least two goals.
Inter began the tournament with three clean sheets, after which the team did not register a single shutout. The club even conceded to bottom-placed Kairat. Chance conversion is at a high level for the visitors even away from home: the scoring run in the Champions League stands at 7 matches, and the club scored 15 goals in that stretch.
Taking these facts into account, our prediction: Over 2.5 goals.
Prediction: Over 2.5 goals
