Borussia Dortmund vs Villarreal prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
In the 1st round of the Champions League league phase on September 8, 2026, Borussia Dortmund will face Villarreal. The visitors will attempt to put up a fight against the clear favourites.
Borussia Dortmund vs Villarreal team news and expert analysis
The Dortmund club returned to their customary position last season. They were once again the strongest of the rest in the Bundesliga, but still failed to mount a serious challenge to Bayern Munich. At the end of the summer, they also lost to Bayern in the Super Cup. In the league, they recorded victories over Hamburg and Hoffenheim.
The Ceramics side managed to remain among the top four in La Liga for a second consecutive year, a first in the club's history. They even overtook Atlético Madrid to finish third in the final standings. However, Marcelino was still dismissed in the summer, with the club unwilling to forgive his disastrous Champions League campaign, when they collected just one point from eight matches. His replacement, Iñigo Pérez, began with two draws before losing to both Alavés and even Deportivo.
The Germans are currently averaging 1.0 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match. Their Spanish opponents have identical figures, scoring 1.0 and conceding 1.0 per game.
Head to Head matches: Borussia Dortmund vs Villarreal
The only official meeting between the sides took place in November last year, at this very ground. The hosts won 4-0 on that occasion.
They are once again considerably stronger than their opponents. A heavy defeat may be avoided this time, but we still expect the hosts to win (odds – 1.79).
Borussia Dortmund vs Villarreal: key statistics and trends
- Borussia Dortmund have won three matches in a row
- Borussia Dortmund are averaging 2.5 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match
- 50% of Borussia Dortmund's matches have seen both teams score, with an average total of 3.5 goals per game
- Villarreal are winless in four consecutive matches
- Villarreal are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 2.0 conceded per match
- 75% of Villarreal's matches have seen both teams score, with an average total of 3.5 goals per game
Borussia Dortmund vs Villarreal: Possible starting lineups
Borussia Dortmund play in a 1-3-4-2-1 formation (possible lineup): Kobel - Bensebaini, Anton, Gadu - Ryerson, Nmecha, Bellingham, Svensson - Ignacio, Karetsas - Guirassy
Villarreal play in a 1-4-4-2 formation (possible lineup): Luiz Júnior - Romero, Veiga, Foyth, Mourinho - Buchanan, Pape Gueye, Comesaña, Pépé - Mikautadze, Moreno
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