Borussia Dortmund vs Real Betis Lineups, Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds

Borussia Dortmund vs Real Betis Match Summary

Borussia Dortmund welcome Real Betis to SIGNAL IDUNA PARK in the Champions League, and the home side are out to spoil a perfect European start from the away side.

Niko Kovač's side arrive unbeaten in five across all competitions, having clawed back a draw against Bayern Munich at the weekend to stay level with them at the Bundesliga summit.

Manuel Pellegrini's Betis have taken maximum points from their Champions League outings so far, and they have lost only once in all competitions since the start of September.

This is the first competitive meeting between the clubs, with Dortmund having won the only previous encounter, a friendly. Betis arrive chasing a fourth successive Champions League win.

Borussia Dortmund vs Real Betis Form

Dortmund sit level with Bayern Munich at the top of the Bundesliga after Fábio Silva's late equaliser rescued a draw in Der Klassiker, stretching their unbeaten run to five. In Europe, a surprise defeat to Bodø/Glimt was followed by a win away at Sabah, with Serhou Guirassy scoring both goals. Their European attack runs through him.

Betis have been flawless in Europe, beating Lille, FC Porto and Feyenoord, with Isco settling the last of those. Domestically, victory over Málaga keeps them in the top four of La Liga. The warning sign for Dortmund is the second half, where most of Betis's Champions League goals have arrived.

Borussia Dortmund vs Real Betis Lineups & Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Borussia Dortmund: Emre Can (Injured/out), Giannis Konstantelias (Injured/out), Justin Lerma (Injured/out), Kauã Prates (Injured/out)

Real Betis: Junior Firpo (Injured/out), Cucho Hernández (Injured/out), Facundo Bernal (Suspended)

Borussia Dortmund

Niko Kovač has no fresh concerns after the Bayern draw, so Gregor Kobel lines up behind a back three of Waldemar Anton, Nico Schlotterbeck and Ramy Bensebaini. Julian Ryerson and Daniel Svensson provide the width as wing-backs, Felix Nmecha and Joey Veerman run the engine room, and Carney Chukwuemeka and Fábio Silva sit behind Serhou Guirassy. Without the ball, nobody in the competition presses harder: Dortmund apply high-intensity pressure to 49% of their opponents' touches.

Real Betis

Manuel Pellegrini otherwise has a strong squad to pick from. Álvaro Valles starts behind Héctor Bellerín, Marc Bartra, Natan and Fran García, with Marc Roca and Pablo Fornals screening the back four. Antony, Isco and Abde Ezzalzouli support Troy Parrott up front. Bartra has been a rock in the air, winning 15 of his 18 aerial duels in this season's Champions League.

Borussia Dortmund vs Real Betis Predicted Lineup

Borussia Dortmund

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Predicted Starting Lineup: Gregor Kobel; Ramy Bensebaini, Nico Schlotterbeck, Waldemar Anton; Daniel Svensson, Joey Veerman, Felix Nmecha, Julian Ryerson; Fábio Silva, Carney Chukwuemeka; Serhou Guirassy

Real Betis

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Predicted Starting Lineup: Álvaro Valles; Fran García, Natan, Marc Bartra, Héctor Bellerín; Marc Roca, Pablo Fornals; Abde Ezzalzouli, Isco, Antony; Troy Parrott

Borussia Dortmund vs Real Betis Key Stats & Match Facts

• Borussia Dortmund have had 9+ corners in 3 of their last 3 matches in the Champions League.
• Real Betis have had 17+ shots in 3 of their last 3 matches in the Champions League.
• Isco has scored or assisted in 3 of his last 3 appearances in the Champions League.

Borussia Dortmund vs Real Betis Prediction & Best Bets

Our prediction: Dortmund to edge it, with Betis getting on the scoresheet. The projections give the home side a 52.88% implied probability of winning, which makes them favourites without being runaway ones, and Betis carry too much quality around Isco to be kept quiet. Our Borussia Dortmund vs Real Betis prediction leans towards the home side, with goals at both ends.

Best Bets

Borussia Dortmund to win (Win Market) SIGNAL IDUNA PARK is a proper fortress in this competition: Dortmund have lost only twice in their last 24 Champions League matches there. Their press makes life miserable for visiting midfields, and Marc Roca and Pablo Fornals will be under pressure from the first whistle.

Total Goals Over/Under: Over 2.5 Dortmund have found the net at least twice in six of their previous seven home Champions League fixtures. Add a Betis side that comes alive after the break, and the over looks the right side of the line for these Borussia Dortmund vs Real Betis best bets.

Borussia Dortmund vs Real Betis Bet Builder

Our Borussia Dortmund vs Real Betis bet builder tips combine a Dortmund win, Serhou Guirassy to score anytime, both teams to score and Facundo Bernal to be shown a card.

Dortmund are unbeaten in six competitive games on their own ground, and that home edge, plus the momentum from the Bayern draw, backs them to take the points.

Guirassy has scored all four of Dortmund's Champions League goals this season, leaving him joint-top of the competition's scoring charts. If Dortmund score, he is the man most likely to supply it.

Betis have scored in each of their opening three European matches. With Dortmund's attack at home on the other side, goals at both ends fit how this fixture shapes up.

Handle this leg with care: Facundo Bernal is suspended for this fixture, so nothing in the team news supports a card for him. Check how it settles, or swap it out.

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Borussia Dortmund vs Real Betis Talking Points

The headline battle is Serhou Guirassy against Marc Bartra. The Guinea international carries Dortmund's European goal threat on his own, and he runs into a former Dortmund defender who has been winning almost everything in the air. Further up the pitch, Isco shares Betis's Champions League scoring lead with Bartra, so Felix Nmecha and Joey Veerman cannot let him drift between the lines unchecked. The other storyline is Dortmund's relentless press against a Betis side that grows stronger after half-time: if the home side have not landed the decisive blow by the break, the second half could get messy. Dortmund have also won their last four Champions League encounters with Spanish opposition, and that record is on the line here.

Borussia Dortmund vs Real Betis Predictions FAQs

When is Borussia Dortmund vs Real Betis?

The match is on Wednesday 4 November 2026 with kick-off at 22:00 SAST.

Where is Borussia Dortmund vs Real Betis being played?

The match is being played at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK.

Who is in the probable Borussia Dortmund lineup?

Borussia Dortmund are expected to line up in a 3-4-2-1 formation with Gregor Kobel, Ramy Bensebaini, Nico Schlotterbeck, Waldemar Anton, Daniel Svensson, Joey Veerman, Felix Nmecha, Julian Ryerson, Fábio Silva, Carney Chukwuemeka and Serhou Guirassy.

Which Real Betis players are injured or suspended for this match?

Real Betis have Junior Firpo and Cucho Hernández injured and Facundo Bernal suspended.

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