Borussia Dortmund will host Celtic at Signal Iduna Park in a crucial UEFA Champions League clash, with both sides seeking momentum in the competition.
- Borussia Dortmund are coming off a convincing 4-2 win against VfL Bochum in the Bundesliga, adding confidence ahead of their home debut in the Champions League this season. Dortmund have been strong at home, and they will aim to continue their impressive form in front of their fans at Signal Iduna Park.
- Celtic, on the other hand, will enter the game with high spirits after a dominant 6-0 victory over St. Johnstone in the Scottish Premiership. The Scottish champions will be looking to cause an upset and carry that scoring form into the Champions League.
This matchup promises to be intense, with Dortmund aiming to assert their home advantage while Celtic will be eager to surprise their hosts.
Borussia Dortmund vs Celtic Team News & Tactics
Borussia Dortmund
Probable Lineup (4-2-3-1): Kobel; Couto, Sule, Schlotterbeck, Ryerson; Gross, Can; Adeyemi, Brandt, Malen; Guirassy
Celtic
Probable Lineup (4-3-3): Schmeichel; Johnston, Carter-Vickers, Scales, Taylor; Engels, McGregor, Hatate; Kuhn, Furuhashi, Maeda
Here are the key stats ahead of Borussia Dortmund’s UEFA Champions League clash against Celtic:
- Celtic have won their last six matches across all competitions, demonstrating strong form heading into the game.
- Borussia Dortmund are unbeaten in five of their last six matches across all competitions, but their form has been inconsistent at times.
- Dortmund have been prolific in attack, scoring 14 goals in their last six matches.
- Celtic’s attacking prowess has been even more remarkable, with the team netting 24 goals in their last six matches.
- Defensively, Dortmund have shown vulnerabilities, conceding nine goals in their last four outings. This could provide Celtic with opportunities to exploit in the upcoming clash.
Player to Watch
Serhou Guirassy
Prediction
Borussia Dortmund 3-1 Celtic
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