Barcelona vs. Borussia Dortmund: UCL Match Preview, Odds & Predictions

Predictions for the Champions League on Wednesday: Barcelona will host Borussia Dortmund, last year's finalists, at Montjuic for the opening leg of their quarterfinal match.

So far in this league, Hansi Flick's squad has been absolutely dominant. They play the most visually appealing offensive football and more than live up to the hype surrounding them.

Previous Matches and Head-to-head

Bayern and Inter are in the semifinal mix, adding weight to this tie. Dortmund seeks revenge against Bayern dominance, aiming for back-to-back finals, while Barcelona still remembers their 2010 semifinal loss to Inter.

Barcelona is in top form, winning 18 of 22 games, though they were recently held to a 1-1 draw by Real Betis. They've already won the Spanish Super Cup and reached the Copa del Rey final after edging Atlético Madrid 5-4 on aggregate, with Ferran Torres scoring the winner in the second leg.

They now face a packed schedule, including two Champions League quarterfinal legs and three favorable La Liga matches before a possible El Clásico final. With two potential Clásico finals and both teams still chasing the league title, this could be one of Spanish football's all-time great seasons.

Barcelona enters the first leg against Dortmund after a dramatic 3-2 win in their group-stage meeting, thanks to Ferran's late double. They'll aim to secure a semifinal spot for the first time since 2019.

Barça has a perfect record against Dortmund (5 wins), and Flick has been unbeaten against them since his Bayern days. Dortmund, meanwhile, has only three wins in 20 visits to Spain, including a 5-2 loss to Real Madrid after leading 2-0.

Despite domestic struggles, Dortmund has impressed in Europe, losing just once in their last eight knockout games and winning their last three away matches. With slim Bundesliga hopes, Kovac's team must rely on European success to keep next season's ambitions alive.

Barcelona x Borussia Dortmund Team News

Barcelona rested Raphinha over the weekend, and he's expected to join Lamine Yamal and ex-Dortmund star Lewandowski in attack. Inigo Martinez is doubtful with a hamstring issue but may return, while Dani Olmo is likely out.

Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Marc Casado, and Marc Bernal are ruled out for the season, though Szczesny's experience has softened the blow.

Dortmund's Marcel Sabitzer is sidelined with a knee injury, which was initially their only prominent absence. However, Niklas Sule is now out for the season with a torn meniscus, joining Yan Couto and Nico Schlotterbeck on the sidelines.

Despite the setbacks, Kovac has a strong squad and is expected to start Guirassy after resting him on Saturday.

Our Predictions

Barcelona to win & Over 2.5 goals @ 1.62 on Sky247.ng

Barcelona are heavy favorites and expected to win the first leg, continuing their dominance over Dortmund. While Dortmund have scored in their last 11 Champions League away games, it’s unlikely to be enough against a high-scoring Barcelona side.

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