Dortmund vs PSG: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

Published at :December 11, 2023 at 1:22 PM

Modified at :December 13, 2023 at 6:43 PM

A must win game for the Parisians to qualify for the knockout stages

Dortmund have not been quite explosive this season, but they have been able to grind a few results out. They are coming into this match after two back-to-back defeats at home and away. In the Champions League, they have been exceptional maintaining that lead at the top of the table with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss. Dortmund have already qualified for the knockout stages with 10 points already in 5 matches this campaign.

On the other hand, PSG’s Ligue 1 season started battling their first position with Nice but they have managed to regain their form, and now lead the league after 15 matches. Les Parisiens are still on the brink of elimination if they fail to win against Dortmund. Luis Enrique’s side need to find some rhythm at the Signal Iduna Park to make it to the latter stages of the tournament.

Kick-Off:

Thursday, 14 December 2023 at 9:00 PM BST (1:30 AM IST)

Location: Signal Iduna Park

Form

Dortmund (in all competitions): L-W-W-D-L-L

PSG (in all competitions): L-W-W-D-W-W

Players to watch out in Dortmund vs PSG:

Julian Brandt (Dortmund):

Julian Brandt, renowned for his exceptional technical versatility and ability to generate scoring opportunities, is a pivotal figure in Dortmund’s midfield. Celebrated for his goal-scoring vision, agility, and adeptness in creating chances, Brandt significantly enhances Dortmund’s offensive strategies. He has contributed in almost every match that he has played this season.

Kylian Mbappe (PSG):

Mbappe has been the main man since the start of the season, he has scored 15 goals in Ligue 1 and 3 goals in the Champions League. Ligue 1 top goalscorer has the potential to help PSG to make it to the Round of 16. Mbappe has been contributing for the Parisians all this season and has kept PSG in the Champions League this season. He is renowned for his dribbling abilities, exceptional speed, and finishing.

Match facts:

Borussia Dortmund have scored in each of their past three Champions League matches.
PSG are winless in their two Champions League away games this season.
The away side won the reverse fixture with an easy win with a 2-0 scoreline.

Injury & team news:

Skipper Emre Can, who is currently suspended, is not expected to return and feature in midfield, while Marcel Sabitzer is also expected to miss the match. In attack, Sebastian Haller will not feature in 2023, his expected return is January. Felix Nmecha, the midfielder, will also miss this encounter and is also expected to return in January.

Luis Enrique’s side will be without Dembele who is suspended for this match. Meanwhile Nuno Mendes and Kimpembe are among those dealing with injuries, they will also miss this important match against Dortmund.

Head to Head

Total Matches – 5

Dortmund wins – 1

PSG wins – 2

Draws – 2

Predicted lineup for Dortmund vs PSG:

Dortmund predicted lineup:

Kobel; Bensebaini, Schlotterbeck, Hummels, Meunier; Ozcan, Brandt, Reus, Bynoe-Gittens; Fullkrug, Malen

PSG predicted lineup:

Tenas; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pereira, Hernandez; Soler, Ugarte, Vitinha; Lee, Mbappe, Barcola

Match prediction for Dortmund vs PSG:

The Black and Yellow have been excellent at home to an extent, which should give them a confidence boost going into this game. PSG could have been better on the road this campaign, and the host might look to exploit them. Black and Yellow fans will make it a tough night for the Parisians, Dortmund might look to hand PSG another exit out of the Champions League this season.

Prediction: Dortmund 1-1 PSG

Telecast:

India – Sony LIV, Sony Sports Network

UK – TNT Sports

US – CBS Sports

Nigeria – Supersport

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