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Champions League: Real Madrid vs. Dortmund Preview, Odds, and Picks (Oct 22)
Pick rationale
Analysis & key factors
- Real Madrid vs. Dortmund is the replay of the 2023/24 UEFA Champions League finals.
- Borussia is tied first in the UEFA Champions League standings.
- Los Blancos beat Celta this weekend, 1-2.
The replay of the previous UCL finals brought together Real and Dortmund, but this time, the venue is Santiago Bernabeu. The Los Blancos are under the imperative of winning, while Borussia hopes to pull off a surprise.
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How To Watch
- When: Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 3:00 PM ET
- Where: Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain
- How To Watch: CBS
Odds
| Team | Odds |
|---|---|
| Real Madrid | -200 |
| Tie | +340 |
| Dortmund | +550 |
Game Preview
Real is under pressure, and they have to win this one. Losing to Lille on the road could cost Ancelotti’s unit dearly at the end of the league campaign. They have plenty of injured and tired players, but that’s on the Italian manager to solve.
Los Blancos beat Celta on the road this weekend, 1-2, in a game that again showed their defensive weaknesses. The good thing is that both Mbappe and Vinicius have managed to find the net and keep their scoring pace.
Dortmund is first in the UCL standings solely because they humiliated Celtic in the last round, 7-1. The goal difference put them ahead of all the other rivals, yet this isn’t a realistic order.
The Millionaires had a pretty nasty challenge against St. Pauli this Friday. They won 2-1, though, following a huge battle. Guirassy scored in the finish, keeping not only three points at Signal Iduna but also a high morale ahead of the visit to Madrid.
Real Madrid vs. Borussia Dortmund Head-to-Head
The most recent game was in the previous UCL finals, when Real triumphed 2-0. Overall, the two clubs have played 14 times in history, with Real winning six, Borussia three, and five matches ending in a tie.
Real Madrid vs. Borussia Dortmund Prediction
Real is in a must-win situation. That, and the fact that Borussia plays much worse on the road than at home, suggests that betting on the Los Blancos is the best solution.
- Free UEFA Champions League Pick: Real Madrid wins
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