Dortmund as a guest at Bologna: decision game in the Champions League!

Dortmund as a guest at Bologna: decision game in the Champions League!

On January 21, 2025, the penultimate matchday of the UEFA Champions League is pending, with a crucial duel between FC Bologna and Borussia Dortmund in the Stadio Renato Dall’ara. While Dortmund is qualified for the playoffs with 12 points from the first 6 games, Bologna has hardly any chances of progressing with only 2 points from the same games, as the team is in third place in the table. Dortmund, on the other hand, has the opportunity to secure one of the first eight places, even if the betting odds for the game are slightly in favor of Dortmund, despite a weak form of only one win from the last eight competitive games.

Bologna was only able to accept one defeat in the last 10 games. The team scored a total of 32 goals in 20 games in Serie A, which corresponds to an average of 1.60 goals per game. In the Champions League, however, Bologna remains behind the expectations and has the weakest offensive in the competition with just one goal in six games, which corresponds to an average goal per game of 0.17. Defensive, the team also conceded 7 goals in 6 games, which means an average of 1.17 hits per game. In order to have another chance of progressing, Bologna would have to win both remaining games and hope for mistakes from other teams.

lists and personal details

Borussia Dortmund has to fight for the game against Bologna with important personnel problems. Niklas Süle is injured and Ramy Bensebaini is closed due to three yellow cards. In the possible installation, Dortmund could return to a chain of four. Yan Couto is expected to play his second game in this Champions League season. In addition to Couto, Emre Can and Pascal could act in midfield, while Felix Nmecha could be placed on the bench. Julian Brandt could be replaced by Gio Reyna, who is known for his offensive power. Karim Adeyemi could also go into the starting eleven.

The suspected list of Bologna includes: Skorupski - Holm, Lucumi, Beukema, Miranda - Freuler, Pobega - Orsolini, Ferguson, Dominguez - Castro. Orsolini and Castro together scored 15 goals this season and made seven templates, which makes them key players for the Bolognese offensive.

direct comparison and forecast

The direct comparison between the two teams is limited; The only encounter took place in 2021 in a friendly game that Dortmund won 3-0. It is uncertain whether this advantage remains. Dortmund has already retained a white vest three times in the Champions League, but is not as strong away as in its own stadium. In 14 away games, the team conceded a total of 27 goals, which corresponds to an average of 1.93 goals.

The forecast for the game indicates that both teams could score goals, since Bologna has only remained three times without their own hits in 14 home games - a considerable value of 79%. The starting point remains tense, while Dortmund competes with one of the best offensive of the Champions League and Bologna fights despite the difficulties for relegation.

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