Champions League: Man City vs. Borussia Dortmund Picks, Odds, and Preview (Nov 5)

Two of the fastest starters in this season’s Champions League lock horns on matchday four. Man City and Borussia Dortmund both currently sit in the top seven spots in the League Phase standings, and both will be aiming to stretch their winning sequence on Nov 5. Find the odds and our picks here.

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Event Overview

• When: Wednesday, November 5, 2025. 3:00 PM ET
• Where: Etihad Stadium, Manchester, England
• How to Watch: CBS

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Man City vs. Borussia Dortmund Odds

Match Result	Odds
Man City	-245
The Draw	+447
Borussia Dortmund	+605

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Head-to-Head Record

The head-to-head record between these sides is finely poised, with Man City and Borussia Dortmund both recording three wins across the nine previous encounters. The latest meeting between the sides in October 2022 ended in a 0-0 draw.

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Game Preview

Man City are quietly going under the radar this season, despite sitting second in the Premier League standings. Pep Guardiola’s side have also enjoyed a reliable start to the Champions League, winning two of their three matches, conceding just two goals.

City’s excellent attacking players once again stole the show in a recent win over Bournemouth, with Erling Haaland netting twice. City have already scored an average of 2.6 goals per game at the Etihad Stadium this season, and they have failed to score in just 20% of their fixtures.

Borussia Dortmund currently sit a place higher than City in the Champions League standings, and the German club will be chasing a third straight win in Europe this week. Dortmund’s form has been reliable in the Bundesliga this term, winning six of their nine fixtures.

It could be worth noting that they have been efficient on the road, scoring a higher average goals per game. However, they have also been more vulnerable defensively on their travels, allowing an xGA of 1.18 per game, and conceding one per 90.

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Man City vs. Borussia Dortmund Picks

Man City have been efficient at the Etihad Stadium this season, and their attacking players could once again sparkle when they take on Borussia Dortmund this week. We find it challenging to overlook the prospect of a home win when making Man City vs. Borussia Dortmund picks.

Free Pick:

• Man City (-245)