Manchester City host Borussia Dortmund at the Etihad on Wednesday (22:00 GMT+3) in what promises to be one of the most entertaining fixtures of the Champions League week. Pep Guardiola’s side are finding rhythm domestically and will aim to translate that fluency onto the European stage, while Dortmund arrive in electric attacking form. Find the full match preview and betting analysis below.
Manchester City vs Dortmund Tips
- Manchester City vs Dortmund: Over 3.5 Match Goals ( at N/A)
- Manchester City vs Dortmund: Manchester City 3-2 ( at N/A)
*Odds correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Manchester City vs Dortmund Odds
| Result | Odds |
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| Draw |
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*Odds correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
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Manchester City vs Dortmund Predictions
City’s attacking rhythm led by Haaland
Manchester City are beginning to rediscover their trademark fluency. After a mixed start to the domestic campaign, Guardiola’s side have tightened their structure and found their scoring touch again, netting at least twice in six of their last seven Champions League games. The attacking balance looks sharper, especially with Erling Haaland at the centre of it.
The Norwegian striker, once Dortmund’s talisman, has scored in 14 of his last 16 matches across club and international level. His instinctive movement and composure in the box make him the focal point of City’s high-tempo build-up. At the Etihad, that usually translates into goals — they’ve scored twice or more in four of their last five home fixtures in this competition.
Given Dortmund’s willingness to press high and play openly, this setup could produce an end-to-end contest. City’s front line should find space to exploit, but their defensive transitions remain a touch uncertain, which might allow Dortmund a path back into the game.
Tip: Over 3.5 Match Goals ( at N/A)
Dortmund’s fearless approach could keep this open
Borussia Dortmund have been one of the most entertaining sides in the Champions League this season, scoring 12 goals in four matches. Their approach under Niko Kovač has been direct and aggressive, relying on pace in transitions and confidence in possession.
They showed that attacking intent in a remarkable 4-4 draw against Juventus, where two stoppage-time goals denied them victory, before recording decisive wins over Athletic Bilbao (4-1) and Copenhagen (4-2). This consistent goal output reflects a side that refuses to sit deep — even against top opposition.
However, that same openness has left them vulnerable in defensive shape, particularly when full-backs push high. Facing Haaland and City’s structured attacking patterns could expose those gaps late on. Dortmund should still create chances of their own, but controlling City for 90 minutes looks unlikely.
Tip: Manchester City 3-2 ( at N/A)
