Manchester City will host Borussia Dortmund at the Etihad Stadium tomorrow in a crucial UEFA Champions League match. Both teams are level on seven points after three games. City enter the game in strong form, especially at home, where they rarely lose. Pep Guardiola’s men have shown their usual attacking power and control in midfield. Erling Haaland, who once played for Dortmund, will again be the main focus. The Norwegian striker has been scoring freely this season and will be eager to deliver against his former club. Haaland was asked how he has changed since his time at Borussia Dortmund. He replied, “I’ve been the completely same person for as long as I can remember. Nothing has changed. I’m still the same kid in some situations; I’m still the same kid from Bryne, but with much more experience in life.”
Meanwhile, Borussia Dortmund arrive in Manchester full of confidence after a good start to their European campaign. They have been solid in attack, but their defense has looked shaky at times.
Stats & Facts
- Man City and Borussia Dortmund played 10 games against each other, where Man City secured 4 wins and Borussia Dortmund won 3 matches. The remaining three games ended in a draw.
- Both teams have scored exactly the same number of goals in their last three meetings in the UCL.
- Borussia Dortmund have scored the first goal in four of their last six matches against Manchester City, but they have won only one of those four games.
- Man City have conceded the opening goal in two of their previous three home matches against Dortmund.
- Pep Guardiola, as the manager, is unbeaten in his last 10 meetings with Borussia Dortmund across all competitions.
- Dortmund have scored 12 goals in their first 3 matches in the Champions League this season, while Man City scored 6!
Team News
Ballon d’Or winner Rodri returned to the team and played against AFC Bournemouth. So he is expected to be available for tomorrow’s game, but Mateo Kovacic is out of the team due to an ankle injury. Bernardo Silva is at risk as one more yellow card would see him miss the next game in the UCL.
As for Dortmund, captain Julian Brandt will miss the match due to a muscular problem. Niklas Sule has also not recovered from a toe injury, but Nico Schlotterbeck and Julien Duranville have returned to training. They both should be available for selection.
Possible Lineup for Manchester City:
Donnarumma; Nunes, Stones, Dias, Ait-Nouri; Gonzalez; Savinho, Reijnders, Foden, Doku; Haaland
Possible Lineup for Borussia Dortmund:
Kobel; Schlotterbeck, Anton, Bensebaini; Couto, Nmecha, Bellingham, Svensson; Adeyemi, Beier; Guirassy
Prediction: Man City 2-1 Dortmund
This game is likely to be competitive, with both sides creating scoring opportunities. City are strong at home and have been in good form across competitions, controlling games with their passing and attacking style. Erling Haaland, facing his former club, is expected to be the main threat. Dortmund have scored 12 goals already, but their defense is vulnerable and conceded 7 goals in three games. Therefore, Man City have better chance to take three points at Etihad Stadium.
Betfair Odds
Man City: 1.48
Draw: 4.91
Dortmund: 5.86
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