Borussia Dortmund vs Real Madrid – UEFA Champions League Final Prediction Match Details
Borussia Dortmund will face Real Madrid on Saturday night in the final of the Champions League at Wembley Stadium in London, with Los Blancos aiming for their 15th title and Dortmund seeking their second.
Borussia Dortmund Preview & Form
Borussia Dortmund has been one of the surprising teams to reach the final of this season’s Champions League, following a challenging journey to Wembley Stadium. Dortmund secured their spot in next season’s Champions League by finishing fifth in the Bundesliga table. In their last match before the Wembley final, Dortmund ended on a high note by defeating Darmstadt 4-0.
The German side has shown strong performances in this season’s Champions League, finishing first with 11 points in the Group of Death alongside PSG, Milan, and Newcastle United. In the knockout stage, they defeated PSV with a 3-1 aggregate, overcame Atletico Madrid with a 4-5 aggregate, and in the final, defeated PSG with a 2-0 aggregate to reach their first final since 2013. Dortmund will hope to build on this momentum as they vie for their second Champions League title since 1997.
Real Madrid Preview & Form
Real Madrid is on track to win Europe’s top club competition for the 15th time, making them the most successful club in the history of this competition. They are considered the favorites to win the title, having not lost a match in this season’s Champions League. The Los Blancos have already secured their 36th La Liga title with 95 points, having suffered only defeats in the La Liga campaign.
Madrid displayed an impressive performance on their path to the final, finishing at the top of their group with a maximum of 18 points. They defeated Italian champions Napoli to secure the top spot, while Sporting Braga and Union Berlin were eliminated. In the knockout stage, Madrid continued their unbeaten run by defeating RB Leipzig 2-1 on aggregate. They also defeated Manchester City on penalties in the quarterfinals and beat Bayern Munich 4-3 on aggregate in the semifinals.
Borussia Dortmund vs Real Madrid Key Points
- Dortmund are chasing their first silverware since 2021.
- Dortmund finished fifth in the Bundesliga standings.
- Dortmund have won four of their last matches.
- Real Madrid are hunting for their third trophy this season.
- Madrid have remained unbeaten in their last 25 matches.
- Real Madrid have not lost in a Champions League final since 1981.
- Madrid have a six-match unbeaten streak against German sides on their road to the final.
- Real Madrid has won the UEFA Champions League (UCL) more than any other club, with a total of 14 titles.
Borussia Dortmund vs Real Madrid Starting Lineups
Borussia Dortmund predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Kobel; Ryerson, Hummels, Schlotterbeck, Maatsen; Can, Sabitzer; Sancho, Brandt, Adeyemi; Fullkrug.
Real Madrid predicted lineup (4-3-1-2): Courtois; Carvajal, Rudiger, Nacho, Mendy; Camavinga, Kroos, Valverde; Bellingham; Rodrygo, Vinicius.
Borussia Dortmund vs Real Madrid Team News
Real Madrid is getting a boost with the return of Thibaut Courtois in goal. The Belgium international has only played four times this season and has not featured in the Champions League. Andriy Lunin, who filled in for Courtois, missed the flight to London due to the flu but is expected to join the squad before the game. Unfortunately, David Alaba is absent due to injury, and fellow defender Eder Militao is struggling to prove his fitness after a long layoff.
On the other hand, Sebastien Haller is the only doubt for Dortmund, as the Ivorian striker is struggling to regain full fitness following an ankle problem. Julien Duranville and Ramy Bensebaini are both definitely out.
Borussia Dortmund vs Real Madrid H2H Record (Last Five Games)
- Real Madrid 3-2 Dortmund
- Dortmund 1-3 Real Madrid
- Real Madrid 2-2 Dortmund
- Dortmund 2-2 Real Madrid
- Dortmund 2-0 Real Madrid
Borussia Dortmund vs Real Madrid Prediction Betting Tips
Dortmund is heading into the final as an underdog after finishing fifth in the Bundesliga. On the other hand, Real Madrid has had an exceptional season, already securing a La Liga title. They have only lost one league game and are unbeaten in this competition. We anticipate a closely contested match in the Champions League final, with both teams scoring, but we expect Madrid to come out on top.
