The UEFA Champions League schedule returns this midweek with two games on Tuesday and another couple played on Wednesday. Our team of online content writers and football lovers preview the pick of the midweek action, including the game in Germany where Borussia Dortmund hosts PSV Eindhoven from 20:00 GMT. You can watch the match live on television and make predictions at 22Bet.
The aggregate score ahead of Wednesday’s game is locked at 1-1 following an enthralling match in the Netherlands last time. PSV would’ve hoped to make home advantage count and bank a victory, ensuring they took a lead to Germany, but that wasn’t the case. With the tie stuck at 1-1, it has become a shoot-out for a spot in the quarter-finals. But which team will seize the opportunity and win on Wednesday evening in Dortmund at an iconic arena?
Dortmund in control
Borussia Dortmund knew avoiding defeat in the Netherlands would greatly enhance the team’s chances of going through to the next stage. They achieved their first goal by earning a hard-fought but thoroughly well-deserved draw in the first leg, with the game ending 1-1 on Tuesday, February 20th. Malen scored the first goal to give Borussia an early lead, but they were pegged back by PSV, who equalised through de Jong in 56 minutes. A two-goal draw was a fair result on the balance of play.
Borussia Dortmund warmed up for this game with an eye-catching 2-1 weekend win achieved away to Werder Bremen. It was a game most followers of German football expected Dortmund to win, but the players deserve full credit for getting the job done in style. They scored two goals in the first half and finished the match with ten men after Sabitzer saw read at the end of the first 45. Bremen scored near the end to keep things competitive, but it was little more than a consolation goal.
PSV remains in the mix
PSV Eindhoven understands they missed a golden opportunity to use home advantage to claim a first-leg lead, but they remain in the mix and travel to Germany, planning to cause an upset and spoil the party. The Eredivisie giants fell behind at home to Dortmund but showed the character and willingness needed to bounce back and secure a draw. Defeat at home would’ve proven costly, but a draw keeps things interesting ahead of this decisive second leg. PSV knows a win on Wednesday sends them through.
Bet hereThe visitors must keep it simple and forget the issues of the first leg. They would’ve learned a lot about their opponents in February’s game and will now believe they have the measure of Borussia Dortmund. The visitors arrive in town on the back of a 1-0 away win achieved against Go Ahead Eagles on Friday evening, with Dest scoring the winning goal inside the opening 10 minutes of play.
Dortmund vs PSV prediction
What a game we have in store here! If you’re not one of the lucky few to bag a ticket to watch Borussia Dortmund vs. PSV, you can follow the action live on television. But which team will grab the opportunity and secure a place in the Champions League quarter-finals? A strong case could be made for both teams winning this game, but Dortmund is the home side and that will give them a vital advantage.
PSV may regret not winning at home as they must now travel to Germany and secure a victory, which is no mean feat. Both teams showed they were capable of scoring goals in the first leg, and there wasn’t too much between the sides. Another close match is expected, but if Borussia plays anywhere near their best, they should have enough to sneak through.
Champions League odds
The pre-match betting odds on this fixture are available at 22Bet, and you can make predictions using the mobile site or website. But which team gets your vote? Will you follow the betting and back the favourites or support the underdogs? Borussia Dortmund is 2.12 to win this game with PSV Eindhoven 3.23 and the draw 3.86.
In addition to the pre-game betting odds mentioned above, there are also many unique markets, including both teams to score, the total number of goals, handicap, half-time/full-time, first scorer, and more. There’s a market to suit every football bettor.
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