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Two European giants, Borussia Dortmund and AC Milan, are set to clash as they both seek their first victory in Champions League Group F. The colossal showdown is scheduled for Wednesday at the Signal Iduna Park, with the kick-off at 8 pm UK time. Adding spice to this already heated contest, this will be the first competitive face-off between the two since the 2002-03 group stage.

Analysis:

Borussia Dortmund:

The Signal Iduna Park has often been a fortress for Borussia Dortmund, especially in European contests. However, their 2-0 loss to Paris Saint-Germain showed some vulnerabilities. A questionable handball from Niklas Sule resulted in Kylian Mbappe finding the back of the net, and ex-Dortmund star, Achraf Hakimi, sealing the deal for PSG. This loss snapped Dortmund’s impressive 13-game unbeaten run across all competitions. Still, they’ve quickly bounced back with victories in the Bundesliga, beating the likes of Wolfsburg and Hoffenheim.

Edin Terzic’s men will feel the absence of a few first-team players like Mateu Morey and Thomas Meunier due to injuries. Their defensive record, having just one clean sheet from their last six games, might be a concern. Yet, their home record remains commendable in the Champions League, conceding only once in the last five fixtures at the Signal Iduna Park.

AC Milan:

Milan, on the other hand, had their share of missed opportunities against Newcastle, where despite creating 25 chances, they were unable to score. The Rossoneri have had an impressive domestic run, however, with three back-to-back victories in Serie A. Stefano Pioli’s men will be approaching this game with some concerns. They have scored only twice in their last 540 minutes of Champions League football, indicating some inefficiency upfront.

AD:

Key players like Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Ismael Bennacer, and Rade Krunic are sidelined due to injuries, which may force Pioli to reshuffle his midfield. The inclusion of Yunus Musah and Tijjani Reijnders will be crucial, and with Pulisic in form, Milan might pose a threat from the flanks.

Prediction:

Considering the current form and historical records, Borussia Dortmund, with home advantage and their recent domestic resurgence, seem to have the edge. However, Milan’s strong Serie A form cannot be disregarded.

Goal.mu predicts: Borussia Dortmund 2-1 AC Milan.

Borussia Dortmund’s attacking prowess, spearheaded by Marco Reus and the young sensation Karim Adeyemi, is expected to pierce through Milan’s defence. But with the Rossoneri’s recent form, they’ll likely bag one themselves, making this a close contest.

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