Barcelona vs Borussia Dortmund Predictions

The Catalan giants are in red-hot form. Despite Dortmund struggling in their league, they will be a big threat to the home side. You can add goal-goal and/or over 2.5 to your slip.

Match info: UEFA Champions League

Venue: Estadio Olimpico Lluis Companys, Catalonia

Date: Wednesday, 9^th April 2025

Time: 8 pm Nigerian time

Champions League favourites Barcelona welcome last year's finalists Borussia Dortmund to Montjuic in the first leg of their quarter-final tie on Wednesday.

Hansi Flick's side have been steamrolling their way through this competition so far, playing undoubtedly the most eye-catching attacking football, justifying their position at the top of the markets.

Head-to-head:

• Barcelona have won 2 of the 3 UEFA Champions League meetings between the two teams.
• Borussia Dortmund have never defeated Barcelona in the Champions League.
• The other clash ended in a draw.
• Barcelona scored 6 goals in those games.
• Dortmund hit the back of the net 3 times.
• They met in the league phase (group stage), and Barcelona won away 3-2.
• When Barcelona lead 1-0 at home, they win in 86% of their matches

Form:

• Barcelona in the Champions League: W-W-D-W-W
• Barcelona in all competitions: W-W-W-W-D
• Dortmund in the Champions League: W-W-D-D-W
• Dortmund in all competitions: L-W-L-W-W

Team News:

• Marc Casado and Dani Olmo are injured for the home side, Marc-Andre ter Stegen and Andreas Christensen have started training with the team. The rest of the players are fit to play.
• Marcel Sabitzer and Sule are injured and will not be available for selection. The rest of the players are fit to play.

Player(s) to watch:

• Pedri possesses a rare combination of technical skills, tactical intelligence and visionary play. His ability to control the ball with grace, make incisive passes, and create scoring opportunities sets him apart as a complete midfielder. His ball control is exemplary, allowing him to navigate through tight spaces, retain possession and initiate attacks. He is already one of the best midfielders in the world of football, matching game intelligence with incredible technical ability. Due to his brilliant performance this season for his club and country, he is in the Ballon d’Or race. In 29 games, he has scored four goals and provided four assists.
• Carney Chukwuemeka is a player who can play at all midfield positions, linking up the team’s midfield and attack with ease and effectiveness. An intelligent player who finds space well between the lines. He has great coordination, agility, and footwork, which is what a player of his size needs. Despite his tall and lanky frame, opponents find it extremely difficult to knock him off the ball, thanks to his size, technique, and good close control. Chukwuemeka possesses high stamina, energy, and the ability to do lung-bursting runs through the middle of the park. He does his offensive and defensive duties very well and is a perfect team player on the pitch.