Dortmund vs Barcelona Preview
Tournament: UEFA Champions League
Date: Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Time: 8:00 pm GMT
Venue: Signal Iduna Park
Borussia Dortmund will host Barcelona at the Signal Iduna Park in an important UEFA Champions League clash. Both sides have had a good start in the competition and will look to continue it on Wednesday.
Dortmund sit fourth in the UCL table after five games with four wins and one draw. Another win should ideally secure their place in the top 8 in the table to directly qualify for the knockout rounds. With three games remaining, they will be one of the favorites to reach there.
Another favorite would be Barcelona, who are third in the table. They are level on points with Dortmund but above on goal difference. They have also lost one and won four games in the tournament so far with the defeat coming in their first game itself.
It is set to be an interesting match on Saturday as a win could secure a place in the knockouts for both sides. However, a defeat could leave them sweating in their last two games in the league stage of the tournament.
Dortmund Team News
Dortmund are without Julian Brandt, Maximilian Beier, Niklas Sule, and Waldemar Anton due to their respective injuries. Karim Adeyemi, meanwhile, is a doubt for the clash.
Barcelona Team News
Barcelona, meanwhile, have Ansu Fati, Marc Bernal, and Marc-Andre ter Stegen out injured. Ronald Araujo and Andreas Christensen are doubts for the clash.
Predicted Lineups
Dortmund predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):
Goalkeeper: Gregor Kobel
Defenders: Ramy Bensebaini, Nico Schlotterbeck, Emre Can, Julian Ryerson
Midfielders: Felix Nmecha, Pascal Gross, Marcel Sabitzer
Attackers: Jamie Gittens, Serhou Guirassy, Donyell Malen
Barcelona predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):
Goalkeeper: Inaki Pena
Defenders: Alejandro Balde, Inigo Martinez, Pau Cubarsi, Jules Kounde
Midfielders: Pedri, Marc Casado, Dani Olmo
Attackers: Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski, Lamine Yamal
Dortmund vs Barcelona H2H Record
In their previous two meetings, Barcelona won once while one match ended in a draw.
Last 5 results:
| Barcelona 3-1 Dortmund | UEFA Champions League | November 28, 2019 |
| Dortmund 0-0 Barcelona | UEFA Champions League | September 18, 2019 |
Key Players to watch in Dortmund vs Barcelona
Jamie Gittens
Jamie Gittens has been brilliant for Dortmund this season. Still just 20 years old, he has scored nine goals and provided four assists in 20 games across competitions this campaign.
His trickery on the left wing has been key for Dortmund to create attacks and dismantle teams. Gittens’ performances have also seen him being linked to numerous other top clubs in the world.
The youngster has scored four goals and provided one assist in five Champions League games this season and will look to continue the run against Barcelona. He has scored in his last four appearances across competitions and also provided an assist.
Raphinha
Raphinha has been sensational for Barcelona this season. He was linked with a move away in the summer but has bounced back brilliantly to be an important player in attack.
He has scored 16 goals and provided 10 assists in 22 games across competitions this season. Five of those goals and two of those assists have come in five Champions League games. He has scored four goals in his last five appearances.
With Barcelona’s form struggling in recent weeks, they will look to Raphinha to provide some inspiration to get their form back in line.
Dortmund vs Barcelona Prediction
Both sides have won four and lost one of their five Champions League games, which makes it an interesting affair. However, it’s a different story in their respective league.
Dortmund are sixth in Bundesliga after 13 games with six wins, three draws, and four defeats. They have two wins in their last five games across competitions with two draws and one defeat. They are unbeaten in their last four games though and drew 1-1 against Bayern Munich and Borussia Monchengladbach in their last two games.
Barcelona, meanwhile, have two wins in their last six games across competitions, drawing two and losing two. They drew 2-2 against Real Betis in their last game in LaLiga. In the Champions League, however, they have won their previous four matches.
Both sides have brilliant attacking talent and they are in relatively similar form. While Dortmund have a home advantage, their injury issues could also become a factor. Overall, it could end in a draw.
Predicted Score: Dortmund 2-2 Barcelona
Where to watch Dortmund vs Barcelona Live?
| Country | Where to Watch |
| USA | CBS Sports |
| UK | TNT Sports |
| India | Sony Liv |
FAQs
Q. When is Dortmund vs Barcelona?
A. It’s on Wednesday (December 11) at 8:00 pm GMT at Signal Iduna Park
Q. Where to watch Dortmund vs Barcelona for free?
A. Soccerstreams, Footybite, etc.
Q. What is the predicted score for Dortmund vs Barcelona?
A. The predicted score is Dortmund 2-2 Barcelona
Q. What is the head-to-heard record for Dortmund vs Barcelona?
A. In their previous two matches, Barcelona won once while one match was a draw.