The Stadio Renato Dall’Ara will be the stage for a crucial UEFA Champions League clash as Bologna take on Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at 8 PM UK time. Bologna, sitting 33rd in the league phase with just 2 points, are desperate to secure their first win in the competition, while Dortmund, in 9th with 12 points, are aiming to strengthen their push for automatic qualification to the knockout stages. Bologna come into this match after a 0-0 draw with Benfica, while Dortmund suffered a 3-2 defeat to Barcelona. With both teams in need of points, this promises to be an intriguing encounter.
Bologna have struggled in the Champions League this season, with their inexperience at this level showing. They come into this match looking to secure their first win in the competition.
Borussia Dortmund have been inconsistent this season, with their form in the Bundesliga dipping despite their strong performances in Europe. They come into this match looking to bounce back from a recent defeat.
Borussia Dortmund have had the upper hand in recent meetings, winning the last two encounters against Bologna. The reverse fixture in July 2021 saw Dortmund secure a 3-0 victory, with goals from Erling Haaland and Marco Reus. Bologna’s last win in this fixture came in 1964, highlighting their struggles against Dortmund.
Borussia Dortmund’s superior form and experience in Europe make them heavy favourites for this clash. Bologna’s injury woes and poor home form further tilt the scales in Dortmund’s favour. Expect a comfortable win for the visitors.
Goal.mu/Mauri.bet predicts: Bologna 1-3 Borussia Dortmund
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Borussia Dortmund have scored in each of their last six Champions League matches, their longest scoring streak in the competition this season.
Bologna: Skorupski; Lykogiannis, Casale, Beukema, Holm; Moro, Freuler, Orsolini, Odgaard, Ndoye; Castro
Borussia Dortmund: Kobel; Ryerson, Anton, Schlotterbeck, Kabar; Can, Groß, Nmecha; Brandt, Bynoe-Gittens, Guirassy
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