- Date and Time: December 11, 20:00 GMT+1
- Venue: Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund, Germany
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| Borussia Dortmund vs Barcelona | December 11, 20:00 GMT+1 |
| Borussia Dortmund odds | 3.17 |
| Barcelona odds | 2.08 |
| Draw | 3.86 |
| Over\Under | Total 2,5: |
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Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund have won eight of their nine home matches this season. At the end of November, Nuri Şahin’s side drew with Bayern Munich at Signal Iduna Park, playing defensively and only losing their lead in the 85th minute when the visitors equalized.
Bayern players created many dangerous chances after positional attacks in that match, but Die Borussen had very dangerous counter-attacks and could have won that match. On their home field, Borussia defends very solidly in a 4-4-2 formation, adapting to their opponents while executing fast flank attacks with effective combinations.
We know how to party 🎅 pic.twitter.com/Daedc9Y2tn
— Borussia Dortmund (@BlackYellow) December 8, 2024
It’s remarkable how much stronger Dortmund players play on their home field compared to their away games. So far this season, none of their opponents have managed to beat Şahin’s team at home. The team excels in pressing and counter-pressing, along with executing high-quality attacks.
| Recent Form | DDWWL |
| Key Players to Watch | Serhou Guirassy, Jamie Gittens, Julian Brandt |
| Team Strengths | Very strong play in home matches |
| Team Weaknesses | Defensive play in away matches |
| Key injuries and suspensions | Karim Adeyemi, Waldemar Anton |
Barcelona
Since November 10, Barcelona have won only two out of six matches, suffering two defeats and two draws. As a result, they have lost their point advantage in the standings, and Real Madrid now have a clear opportunity to overtake them.
What happened to the team that crushed everyone at the start of the season and scored eight goals against Real Madrid and Bayern Munich at the end of October?
The main reason for the unstable results is the overly-risky strategy in the defensive phase of the game, which requires Barça‘s defenders and midfielders to do a lot of work under constant immense pressure.
💪 Workout 💪 pic.twitter.com/u7MXFjaMOp
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) December 10, 2024
Many opponents of Hans-Dieter Flick’s team have gradually adapted to his playing principles and have thoroughly studied how Barcelona players engage in pressing and counter-pressing. That’s why more and more players from opposing teams are making timely runs behind the high defensive line of Barça, often creating dangerous scoring opportunities and successfully finding the back of the net.
Flick continues to insist that his team must maintain a very high defensive line regardless of the situation on the pitch. Besides, Barcelona only have seven men involved in the defensive phase in their own half, with three strikers frequently relieved of their defensive responsibilities.
For modern football, these are incredibly risky ideas that sometimes bring impressive success, but due to the defenders’ mental and physical exhaustion, they increasingly lead to disastrous situations near their own goal.
| Recent Form | DWLWD |
| Key Players to Watch | Robert Lewandowski, Pedri, Lamine Yamal, Raphinha |
| Team Strengths | Positional attacks, pressing. |
| Team Weaknesses | Numerous injuries. |
Borussia Dortmund vs Barcelona Head-to-Head Statistics
In the 2019 Champions League group stage in Dortmund, Die Borussen and Barcelona played to a 0-0 draw. In Spain, on the other hand, the Blaugrana won with a 3-1 scoreline.
Griezmann, Suárez, and Messi scored goals for Barcelona, while Borussia’s Jadon Sancho also scored a goal.
Bet hereBorussia Dortmund vs Barcelona Player Focus
20-year-old Jamie Gittens has become one of the main discoveries of this season in the Bundesliga. In the past two seasons, he sometimes came on as a substitute and rarely scored goals, making him an unremarkable player for fans and experts from Europe.
But this season, Gittens already scored nine goals and provided three assists. He’s among the best dribblers in the Bundesliga, showcasing his ability to score and deliver dangerous passes while dribbling.
🏴🔝 Jamie Bynoe-Gittens (20) with a stunning goal vs Bayern! ⚡️ pic.twitter.com/zncgK3IMdJ
— EuroFoot (@eurofootcom) December 6, 2024
Lamine Yamal has recently recovered from injury and quickly returned to form, reaffirming his status as one of Barcelona’s key players. Robert Lewandowski remains a crucial player for Barça, as his ability to create space in dangerous areas, collaborate with teammates, and convert chances into goals often leads to positive outcomes for the team.
Borussia Dortmund vs Barcelona Tactical Analysis
Jamie Gittens, Serhou Guirassy, and Donyell Malen will play crucial roles in determining Borussia Dortmund’s success in their match against Barcelona. This trio will need to focus on defence and stop Barcelona’s fullbacks while occasionally running into counterattacks through the flanks behind the backs of the Blaugrana’s high defensive line.
Time to take care of business. pic.twitter.com/ViXRBlQ4nN
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) December 9, 2024
It will surely be challenging for Barcelona to cope with Dortmund’s lightning-fast counterattacks, particularly at Signal Iduna Park, where Dortmund play very powerfully. Nevertheless, Barça’s attacking lineup looks much stronger than Dortmund’s defence, and the visitors will likely capitalize on opportunities to outmanoeuvre their opponents in one-on-one situations.
Borussia Dortmund vs Barcelona Prediction
- Football pick: Both teams to score
- Odds: 1.35 (22Bet)
- Score prediction: Borussia Dortmund 2-2 Barcelona
Barcelona play in a proactive attacking style, almost guaranteeing a spectacular match with many dangerous attacks from both teams.
Barça will surely be able to take advantage of Dortmund’s main centre-back, Waldemar Anton, who is absent. In addition, Borussia lacks a top-level defensive midfielder who can successfully break down the visitors’ combinations in front of the penalty area this season.
FIGHT TILL THE END pic.twitter.com/wjXxFwRjKk
— Borussia Dortmund (@BlackYellow) December 7, 2024
This was evident in Dortmund’s recent match against Bayern Munich, where Bayern successfully created chances by attacking through the centre.
At the same time, Dortmund’s attacking line will likely exploit Barcelona’s defensive issues, particularly during quick transitions from defense to offence.
So we can expect both teams to score goals in this match.
Borussia Dortmund vs Barcelona Betting Tip
- Football Pick: Borussia Dortmund. Total Over 0.5
- Odds: 1.21 (22Bet)
Barcelona’s defenders have been increasingly prone to mistakes in their high defensive line over the past month because Hansi Flick demands them to cover an incredible amount of space and make very difficult correct decisions to create offside traps.
Considering these circumstances, it’s hard to believe that Barça will be able to maintain a perfect defence and avoid conceding at least one goal in this away match.
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