Real Madrid won their 15th UEFA Champions League title in June, defeating Borussia Dortmund 2-0 at Wembley. The sides will meet once more on Matchday Three of the new league phase format as the Bundesliga side head for the Bernabeu on Tuesday, October 22 for a 20:00 kick-off.
Our 3 Predictions for Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund
- 1st prediction: Draw – 4.7
- 2nd prediction : Both Teams To Score in Both Halves – 7.00
- 3rd prediction : Correct Score 3-3 – 46.00
1st Prediction for Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund: Draw – 4.7
This will be the 16th time these teams have clashed in the Champions League, with five previous draws played out between Real Madrid and Dortmund.
Real’s Wembley win was their third on the trot against the Bundesliga side. However, come into this tie in different moods. Dortmund thrashed Celtic 7-1 on Matchday Two to make it six points from two games, while Real Madrid were stunned by Lille in a 0-1 loss in France.
With their tails up and an array of attacking talent, Nuri Sahin and Dortmund are good enough to get a point in the Spanish capital.
2nd Prediction for Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund: Both Teams To Score 1.5
Attack is the best form of defence at all times for these two teams. Especially at home, the demand is on Real Madrid to be on the front foot. Dortmund’s attacking capabilities mean they are lethal on the counterattack given the pace of the likes of Karim Adeyemi and Jamie Gittens.
The new-look league phase in this competition is designed to encourage more open football and, arguably, Dortmund are in prime position to take a swing at this game.
They have six points banked and won’t have to face Madrid again unless they meet in the knockouts. This could be a real attacking encounter in which goals are exchanged regularly.
3rd Prediction for Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund: Correct Score 3-3 – 31
For the final prediction, I am taking a long-range punt on a 3-3 draw. When these teams last played in the Bernabeu in 2017/18 group stage, it ended 3-2 to the home side. They have also played out 2-2 draws home and away in group stage encounters.
With less in the way of volatility for either team at this stage in this new format, we are likely to witness an open heat. For that reason, and at massive odds, a small stakes punt on six goals being shared in Spain is worthwhile.
Best Odds for Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund
Full Preview of the Game: Last Results and Head-to-Head
European champions Real Madrid were stunned on Matchday Two as they lost 0-1 at Lille. Carlo Ancelotti and company were without the services of star striker Kylian Mbappe for that return to his homeland and he should be back in harness now.
The French ace had made a stellar start for Los Blancos and will be key at the centre of their attack.
Dortmund meanwhile have impressed in scoring 10 goals in two games so far. They outclassed Club Brugge in a 3-0 opening day win and then blew Celtic apart when scoring seven times on Matchday Two. In truth, it could have been many more.
The most recent meeting of these powerhouses was in June as Real won the Champions League Final at Wembley with second-half goals from Danny Carvajal and Vinicius Jr.
It means Los Blancos have won seven of their 15 previous meetings, with Real unbeaten in the last five head-to-head meetings.
Where to watch Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund
- Location: Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain
- Date: Tuesday, October 22 – KO 20:00
- TV Channel: TNT Sports
Probable lineups Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund
Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti will be hoping to have big summer signing Kylian Mbappe back in the side after he missed the loss in Lyon. Opposite number Nuri Sahin is unlikely to deviate too far from the team that whipped Celtic.
Real Madrid lineup
Courtois; Vasquez, Rudiger, Militao, Mendy; Valverde, Tchouameni, Bellingham; Rodrygo, Mbappe, Vinicius Jr
Injured/Suspended: Alaba, Diaz
Coach: Carlo Ancelotti
Borussia Dortmund lineup
Kobel; Couto, Anton, Schlotterbeck, Ryerson; Gross, Can; Adeyemi, Brandt, Gittens; Guirassy
Injured/Suspended: Reyna, Mane, Duranville
Coach: Nuri Sahin