Dortmund vs Celtic Prediction, Preview, Lineups and Team News | Champions League, October 1, 2024

Dortmund vs Celtic Preview

• Tournament: Champions League
• Date: Tuesday, Oct 1
• Kick-off Time: 08:00 pm GMT
• Venue: Signal-Iduna Park, Germany

German giants Dortmund will play host to unbeaten Scottish champion Celtic in their second game of the 2024/25 Champions League season at Signal-Iduna Park. The Black and Yellow are heading into the European competition on the back of a mixed domestic form.

Hosts Dortmund are undergoing a rebuilding phase under coach Nuri Sahin but have slumped to a 5-1 defeat to Stuttgart in their last game. The Black and Yellow won 3-0 against Club Brugge in the opening game of the competition and will be looking to make it back-to-back victories on European soil on Tuesday night.

Meanwhile, Celtic have endured a dream start to the new campaign and remains unbeaten across all competitions. They have won all their six matches in the domestic league, scoring 20 goals and conceding none. Brendan Rodgers’ side have been penciled in as the underdog contender in the Champions League this year.

Dortmund Team News

Dortmund attacker Gio Reyna remains sidelined with a groin injury. Aside from the USA international, Nuri Sahin has the entire squad at his disposal. He would be keen to have Marcel Sabitzer back in action after the Austrian missed the Friday derby.

Celtic Team News

As for Celtic, defender Cameron Carter-Vickers will be assessed before the game who missed the last two games with a foot injury. Fellow defender Alistair Johnston would also be available after missing out on the game against Bairns. Skipper Callum McGregor will start at the heart of Celtic’s midfield.

Also Read: Slovan vs Man City Prediction, Preview, Lineups and Team News | Champions League, October 1, 2024

Dortmund vs Celtic Predicted Lineups

Dortmund predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Kobel

Defenders: Couto, Sule, Schlotterbeck, Ryerson

Midfielders: Gross, Can, Brandt

Forwards: Adeyemi, Gittens, Guirassy

Celtic predicted lineup (4-3-3):

Goalkeeper: Schmeichel

Defenders: Johnston, Carter-Vickers, Scales, Taylor

Midfielders: Engels, McGregor, Hatate

Forwards: Kuhn, Furuhashi, Maeda

Head-to-Head Record

The two sides have faced off only four times in the past, with Borussia Dortmund winning three of those games. Scottish champions Celtic FC have managed only one win.

Last five match results:

Key Players to Watch in Dortmund vs Celtic

Serhou Guirassy (Dortmund)

Serhou Guirassy who joined Borussia Dortmund in the summer has been in sensational form in his debut campaign as he registered four goals and one assist in four games across all competitions. He has hit the ground running in the Bundesliga and has made some pivotal performances for Nuri Sahin’s side this summer.

Kyogo Furuhashi (Celtic)

Kyogo Furuhashi, who Manchester City considered moving for this summer, has been in breathtaking form for the Scottish Champions. The Japanese striker has bagged four goals and two assists in seven appearances across all competitions. He has become a key figure for the Hoops and has demonstrated incredible flexibility in the final third.

Dortmund vs Celtic Prediction

The German giants who were the runners-up in the Champions League last season started their European campaign in strong fashion and thrashed Club Brugge 3-0 away in the first game of the competition. But they have struggled on the domestic front as they have accumulated only ten points from five matches and are coming off a heavy 1-5 defeat to Stuttgart.

As for Celtic, they have continued their dominance in the domestic competition after comfortably winning the Scottish Premiership last season. So far, Brendan Rodgers’ men have a 100% record in all competitions and have scored 16 goals across their last three matches in all competitions. But the Bhoys are not deemed favourties for this crucial midweek tie.

Predicted Score: Dortmund 2-1 Celtic (Watch Live)

Where to Watch Dortmund vs Celtic Live?

FAQs