Man City vs Borussia Dortmund: Lineups, Odds, Prediction, and 11/1 Bet Builder Tip

Man City vs Borussia Dortmund Form

Manchester City's most recent outing saw them secure a 3-1 victory at home against Bournemouth in the Premier League. City have won five consecutive matches at home, including a 2-0 win over Napoli in their only home UCL tie so far.

Borussia Dortmund are coming off a narrow 1-0 away victory against Augsburg in the Bundesliga. Dortmund are looking to extend their away scoring run to 10 in all competitions.

The most recent encounter between these two sides ended in a goalless draw, played in the Champions League during the 2022/2023 season.

Across the last six meetings, Manchester City have had the edge, winning three times, drawing twice, and losing once.

Both teams have scored in three of the previous four H2H's between these teams.

Man City vs Borussia Dortmund Predicted Lineups

Man City (4-1-4-1): Donnarumma; Gvardiol, Dias, Stones, Nunes; González; Doku, Silva, Lewis, Savinho; Haaland

Borussia Dortmund (3-4-2-1): Kobel; Bensebaini, Schlotterbeck, Anton; Svensson, Bellingham, Nmecha, Couto; Beier, Brandt; Guirassy

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Man City vs Borussia Dortmund Team News

Manchester City will be without Phillips for this match. Donnarumma is expected to continue in goal, with Gvardiol, Dias, Stones and Nunes forming the defensive line.

Borussia Dortmund will be missing Can and Duranville due to injury. Kobel will likely start in goal, supported by a back three of Bensebaini, Schlotterbeck, and Anton.

Who are the betting favourites for Man City vs Borussia Dortmund?

Man City are the 2/5 favourites to get the win on Wednesday night. Dortmund are 13/2 underdogs, whilst the draw can be backed at 17/4.

Odds last updated at 14:30 Wednesday 5th November.

Man City vs Borussia Dortmund Match Prediction

Manchester City and Borussia Dortmund meet at the Etihad in a clash between two in-form but stylistically contrasting sides.

City enter unbeaten in 22 home Champions League matches, their control and precision under Pep Guardiola defining them as Europe’s most methodical force.

Dortmund, by contrast, have embraced high-tempo chaos under Kovač, leading the competition in shot conversion and favouring rapid, vertical attacks.

Erling Haaland faces his former club in lethal form, with six goals in his last four European games, as City’s new direct threats in Doku and Savinho add fresh unpredictability.

Dortmund’s explosive style could trouble City early, but Guardiola’s unbeaten 10-match record against them and City’s late-game control make the hosts strong favourites to dictate the tempo and edge another tactical duel.

Score Prediction: Man City 3-2 Borussia Dortmund

Man City vs Borussia Dortmund Bet Builder Tip

Our bet builder tip for Man City vs Borussia Dortmund is Yan Couto 2+ fouls, Erling Haaland 3+ shots on target, and Both Teams to Score - Yes. 

At the time of publishing it is a best price of 11/1 with bet365, it's as short as 5/1 elsewhere. Backing with a Super Sub featured advised. 

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Yan Couto - 2+ Fouls: The Brazilian wing-back could come up against Jeremy Doku, who has been fouled nine times across his three Champions League starts this season. Couto is no stranger to fouls too, picking up 11 in 9 for Dortmund this campaign, and two last time out against Copenhagen.

Erling Haaland 3+ Shots on Target: Haaland has hit this line in five straight games for club and country, and eight of his last nine. 

Both Teams to Score: Dortmund have scored in every away match this season, and Man City's defence does not look as strong as recent years.