Preview: Tottenham vs Borussia Dortmund Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | UEFA Champions League 2025-26

The previous outing between these clubs ended in favour of the Spurs.

Tottenham Hotspur will now lock horns with Borussia Dortmund for their round 7 league phase contest of the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League. This is going to be an interesting outing between these sides, taking place at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

The Thomas Frank-led side have performed poorly in their last three matches and are likely to struggle in their upcoming contest as well. They have faced back-to-back defeats in their last three games. Despite being at home, Tottenham Hotspur will be under pressure. They have won three of their six European competition matches this season.

Borussia Dortmund have won their last two matches and will be looking to continue their run of form. They have also secured only three wins in the current campaign of the UEFA Champions League. Even though they will be at home, BVB will be confident and will be keen to secure another victory.

Kick-off:

• Location: London, England
• Stadium: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
• Date: Wednesday, January 21
• Kick-off Time: 01:30 a.m. IST (Tuesday, Jan 20; 08:00 p.m. GMT/ 03:00 p.m. ET/ 12:00 p.m. PT)
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Tottenham: D-D-L-L-L

Dortmund: D-W-D-W-W

Players to Watch

Randal Kolo Muani (Tottenham Hotspur)

Randal Kolo Muani will be looking to step up his game so that he can help his side stand a chance in their upcoming UCL game. In five games, he has scored two goals in the tournament and will be looking to add more to his tally. Kolo Muani will be looking to put up a strong performance here.

Julian Brandt (Borussia Dortmund)

From regulating the ball well in the midfield to scoring goals, Julian Brandt is going to be an important aspect of the squad for Borussia Dortmund. He has scored three goals in five UEFA Champions League appearances this season. With the ball at his feet, he is going to create constant issues for the hosts.

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Match Facts

• Tottenham Hotspur are on a three-match losing streak.
• Borussia Dortmund are on a two-match winning run.
• The Spurs are on a four-match winning streak against BVB.

Tottenham vs Dortmund: Betting Tips and Odds

• Borussia Dortmund to win @7/4 Ladbrokes
• Goals over 3.5 @2/1 bet365
• Serhou Guirassy to score @7/4 Unibet

Injury and Team News

Rodrigo Bentancur, James Maddison, Mohammed Kudus, Richarlison, Dejan Kulusevski and Ben Davies are not going to be in action for Tottenham Hotspur.

Borussia Dortmund will be without the services of Marcel Sabitzer and Aaron Anselmino as they are injured.

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Head-to-Head

Total matches: 6

Tottenham won: 4

Dortmund won: 2

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

Tottenham predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Vicario (GK); Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie; Gallagher, Palhinha; Odobert, Simons, Tel; Kolo Muani

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

Kobel (GK); Can, Anton, Schlotterbeck; Ryerson, Bellingham, Nmecha, Svensson; Adeyemi, Brandt; Guirassy

Match Prediction

Both of these clubs will be looking to put up a strong fight against one another. Borussia Dortmund are likely to come out on top and secure a win against Tottenham Hotspur in their upcoming UCL clash.

Prediction: Tottenham 2-3 Dortmund

Telecast Details

India: SonyLIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: TNT Sports, BBC

US: Paramount+, TUDN

Nigeria: DAZN

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