All eyes turn to the OlĂmpic LluĂs Companys on Wednesday as Barcelona hosts Dortmund in their Champions League quarter-final first leg. These sides met earlier in the group phase, with Barça securing a 3-2 win. Will Dortmund strike back this time? Our Barcelona vs Dortmund predictions guide offers what to expect from this exciting showdown.
This clash will feature two of the UCL’s top scorers, with Dortmund’s Serhou Guirassy tallying 10 goals this season while Barca’s Raphinha netting 11. Who will lead their team to victory in the midweek?
| ℹ️ Tournament: | UEFA Champions League season 2024-25, Quarterfinals (1st leg) |
| ⚽️ Venue: | OlĂmpic LluĂs Companys, Barcelona, Spain |
| 🗓️ Date: | 9 April 2025 |
| ⏰ Time: | 19:00 GMT on Wednesday |
European soccer sportsbooks rate Barcelona as a firm favorite to win this game. The Blaugrana have odds of 1.38 (1/3) for a home victory. Dortmund have odds of 7.00 (6/1) to secure an away win. Barcelona vs Dortmund odds for a draw stand at 5.00 (4/1).
Barcelona remains unbeaten against Dortmund in all their three meetings, with two victories and a draw. Top betting sites for UCL knockouts rate them a strong favorite to triumph on home turf.
Barcelona was one of the standout performers during the league phase, collecting 19 points, second only to Liverpool’s 21. The Blaugrana have shown admirable consistency with six wins, one draw, and just one defeat. They brushed aside Benfica 4-1 on aggregate in the round of 16 and currently top La Liga, six points ahead of Real Madrid. Their attacking unit has been electric, scoring 32 UEFA Champions League goals so far this season.
The Blaugrana’s current form is also impressive. They had seven straight wins before their 1-1 draw with Real Betis over the weekend. They’ll aim to carry that momentum into this tie against Borussia Dortmund. Historically, Barca has won 15 and lost eight European Cup quarter-finals.
Due to injuries, Dani Olmo, Marc Casado, Andreas Christensen, Marc Bernal, and Ter Stegen are unavailable for this match.
Barcelona heads into this quarter-final clash as firm favorites against a Dortmund side that finished 10th in the league phase. However, the German side has shown they can surprise as they made it to last season’s final before losing to Real Madrid. BVB knocked out Sporting CP and Lille in the knockout rounds to reach this competition stage.
Domestically, Dortmund sits 8th in the Bundesliga with 41 points, and their form has been mixed across all competitions. A 4-1 away win over Freiburg last time out could serve as a timely confidence boost. In Europe, Dortmund has claimed 15 wins from their last 32 away matches (D3, L14), including four victories this season.
Dortmund’s defense may be weakened with Süle and Schlotterbeck being injured, but Yan Couto returns after missing their weekend league match through suspension.
Here are our Barcelona vs Dortmund betting predictions:
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Barcelona’s attack under Hansi Flick has been electric throughout the 2024/25 campaign. They’ve scored 83 goals in 30 La Liga matches and 32 more in 10 UCL games. Barca has scored over 2.5 goals in four of their last six UCL matches. Injuries to key defenders and Dortmund’s reliance on Emre Can in central defense have left them vulnerable at the back. Barca put three past Dortmund during the league phase and will likely repeat that feat on Wednesday.
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Both sides have consistently showcased attacking strength, making goals at both ends highly likely here. Barcelona saw both teams score in three of their last five fixtures. Dortmund followed suit in three of their previous four, netting in all Champions League games except one. Their league-phase clash ended 3-2, highlighting the attacking threat. With both teams being prolific, another goal-filled encounter seems inevitable on Wednesday night.
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Raphinha has been a revelation under Hansi Flick, contributing 11 goals in their UCL journey so far. He’s the competition’s top scorer, one ahead of Harry Kane, who won the UCL Golden Boots last season. His synergy with Lamine Yamal and Robert Lewandowski stretches defenses, especially with creative support from Pedri or Dani Olmo. Raphinha has already proven he can hurt Dortmund this season. He scored the opening goal in their League Phase encounter and will likely net again in this clash.
Here are our Barcelona vs Dortmund betting picks:
Barca has the attacking resources and home advantage to exploit Dortmund’s thin defense and grab a comfortable victory on Wednesday. Use our Barcelona vs Dortmund betting tips to stake and win extra cash.
