Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund will butt heads when the Champions League returns this week.
Best betting tips for Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund
Real Madrid to win and both teams to score – 19/13 with VBET
Over 3.5 goals – 15/14 with VBET
Kylian Mbappe to score any time – 3/4 with VBET
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Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund predictions
There is just something about Real Madrid and the Champions League. For the most recent piece of evidence in support of that assertion, cast your mind back to last season’s final.
Madrid, who had eliminated Manchester City and Bayern Munich in the two preceding rounds, were strong favourites to get the better of Borussia Dortmund.
BVB had done brilliantly well to reach the Wembley showpiece, but they had just finished fifth in the Bundesliga and were clearly not a member of European football’s elite in 2023/24.
Yet on the night, it was Dortmund who were on top for much of the match. They created several chances against Madrid, only to see their finishing let them down.
For one reason or another, the Blancos found it tough to get going. Eventually, though, they woke up. Dani Carvajal nodded home from a corner in the 74th minute, before Vinicius Junior struck to give Carlo Ancelotti’s team a 2-0 win.
Madrid were tested by Dortmund, but it was not at all surprising that they ultimately found a way to emerge triumphant. It was the Champions League, after all.
Dortmund have the chance to avenge that defeat on Tuesday, when they travel to the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu in the league phase of the revamped competition.
Much has changed since that final. Dortmund are now managed by Nuri Sahin rather than Edin Terzic. Madrid’s midfield no longer includes the imperious Toni Kroos, but their frontline now contains Kylian Mbappe.
Madrid are rated as the second-favourites to win what would be a 15th Champions League title this term. It is not hard to see why. Their squad is bursting with talent and Ancelotti is the most successful manager this tournament has ever seen.
However, a shock 1-0 defeat by Lille on matchday two served as a reminder that even the mighty Madrid can come unstuck in Europe if they are below par.
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Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund betting tips
Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund meet again in a repeat of last season’s Champions League final.
Real Madrid to win and both teams to score
It is fair to say Sahin is still finding his feet as a manager. Borussia Dortmund have been consistently inconsistent at the start of the campaign.
Despite his deep connection with the club – Sahin represented BVB 274 times as a player – it was always going to be a gamble to appoint a coach with no frontline experience.
Dortmund have veered from the sublime to the ridiculous so far this term. On the plus side, their attacking output shows they are capable of giving Real Madrid something to think about on Tuesday.
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At the same time, it is hard to envisage their defence holding up against the likes of Vinicius, Rodrygo and Mbappe.
Dortmund have conceded 12 goals across their last five Bundesliga games. Madrid should have too much firepower for them here.
Choose Real Madrid to win and both teams to score at 19/13 with VBET
Over 3.5 goals
Real Madrid beat Celta Vigo 2-1 at the weekend to maintain their unbeaten start to the La Liga season.
Ancelotti’s side are just three points behind Barcelona at the summit of the standings ahead of the Clasico this weekend.
It would be natural for Madrid to have half an eye on that upcoming clash with their arch-rivals, but Ancelotti will do all he can to ensure his players remain focused on the task at hand.
There is no question of the manager rotating for the visit of Borussia Dortmund, who showed in last season’s final that they are no pushovers.
Goals should be on the cards here. Dortmund carry a threat going forward – no one has made the net bulge more than BVB in this season’s Champions League – but Madrid should be able to create plenty of opportunities too.
This promises to be an entertaining encounter at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu.
Select over 3.5 goals at 15/14 with VBET
Kylian Mbappe to score any time
After a patchy start to his Real Madrid career, there are signs that Kylian Mbappe is beginning to settle in in the Spanish capital.
The Frenchman has scored eight times in his last nine appearances in all competitions, including once in the 2-1 victory over Celta Vigo last time out.
Not everyone back home was pleased with Mbappe’s decision to sit out France’s last two Nations League fixtures, but from the perspective of his fitness it was a wise decision.
Mbappe looked sharp at the weekend and he will be chomping at the bit to do the business in the Champions League for the reigning champions.
Borussia Dortmund will struggle to keep the in-form Mbappe out.
Go for Kylian Mbappe to score any time at 3/4 with VBet
Go for Kylian Mbappe to score any time at 3/4 with VBET
How to watch Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund
Location: Estadio Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain.
Date and time: Tuesday 22nd October, 8pm.
How to watch: TNT Sports 2.
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