Mauricio Pochettino’s men have had had a superb European campaign – winning 3 of their 4 opening games and sitting top of Group H – 3 points clear of last season’s champions, Real Madrid. Borussia Dortmund have struggled in Europe’s elite competition this season – failing to win in any of their 4 games so far and they need to win their last 2 games to have any chance of qualifying for the knockout stages.
Champions League – Westfalenstadion, Dortmund – Tuesday 21st November – 19:45 UK Time
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Draw Best Odd of: 13/5 at Ladbrokes |
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Borussia Dortmund
TottenhamBorussia Dortmund
Peter Bosz’s side have struggled so far this term – particularly in Europe. Defeats to Tottenham on match day 1, Real Madrid on match day 2 and subsequent draws with group minnows Apoel Nicosia – both home and away – have left last season’s quarter finalists with a very slim chance of qualification. BVB have only manged 4 goals in their 4 games so far and have conceded 8 in a disappointing campaign – whilst their league form has been a little stronger as they sit 3rd in the Bundesliga – 6 points behind Bayern Munich. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is the primary goal threat for Dortmund and he has notched 11 goals already for the Germans this season.
Tottenham
Spurs have had a wonderful start to the campaign – they are the only side unbeaten in Group H and have already secured their qualification from the ‘Group of Death’. They sit three points clear of Real Madrid and 8 clear of Dortmund and APOEL – managing to score 10 goals in their 4 group games so far. Harry Kane has been talismanic once again this term – the Englishman has banged the goals in domestically and in Europe – scoring 13 in all competitions already.
Head to Head
This will be the 4th competitive meeting between the sides – with Borussia Dortmund leading the head to head 2:1. Dortmund beat Tottenham comprehensively in the 2016 Europa League – 5-1 on aggregate but Spurs obtained revenge on match day 1 with Harry Kane (x2) and Son Heung-Min scoring the goals in a 3-1 win at Wembley.
Odds and Predictions
Despite their struggles this term – Dortmund are still a formidable opponent at home.
Both teams to score – YES – looks a shoe-in at 1/2 with Ladbrokes.
Pierre Emerick Aubameyang is one of the top strikers in Europe and is always a threat.
Pierre Emerick Aubameyang to score anytime looks good value at 13/15 with Uni Bet.
Both sides are notorious for scoring goals and this should be an open match.
Over 2.5 goals in the game looks to be the banker bet at 6/10 with William Hill.
Borussia Dortmund need to win to keep their qualification hopes alive and have more to play for here than Spurs.
Borussia Dortmund to win the match looks good value at 11/10 with Sporting Bet.
Score Prediction
Borussia Dortmund 2 – 1 Tottenham – 8/1 with Bet Victor.
Top Betting Tip
With qualification secured, Spurs may take the opportunity to rest a couple of players which could allow Dortmund to capitalise. Borussia Dortmund to win the match and both teams to score is a logical punt at 13/5 with Bet 365.