Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund is yet another matchup of last season’s final that saw Ancelotti’s side emerging victorious and claiming the European title at the expense of the German side. Dortmund is hoping to get revenge, and they carry a slight edge towards Real Madrid while coming to Bernabeu on Tuesday, ready to carry on with their momentum of winning.

Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund at Santiago Bernabéu will kick off at 19:00. This is a very important match for both teams, as Real Madrid seeks to pull themselves back after suffering a humiliating defeat last game. Dortmund is currently atop the standings and is being considered one of the dark horses this season, making them a dangerous opponent. Both of these sides will be under extreme pressure to perform.

Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund: Form Analysis

Real Madrid comes into the match already under pressure of a race to the eighth standings in the group. Following a narrow 1-0 defeat to Lille, Ancelotti men would be eager to bounce back to regain momentum and credit after two important victories in the La Liga against Villarreal and Celta Vigo which, however, have kept them neck-and-neck with Barcelona on the Spanish title chase.

That being said, Borussia Dortmund was nothing less than fantastic in Europe having netted a significant 10 goals from their opening two matches in the Champions League; they had eased 3-0 past Bruges before ripping through Celtic 7-1. However, the Bundesliga form has been sketchy where two out of the last four entered the realm of losses.

Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund: Key Points

• Borussia Dortmund has scored10 goals in two Champions League matches so far.
• Real Madrid, who have won seven of their last nine matches, has conceded in six of their last seven.
• Real Madrid is undefeated at home this season with six out of six home victories.
• Real Madrid had a perfect home record at the Bernabeu this season, winning all their six matches at their stadium.
• Borussia Dortmund has suffered from away defeat lately as they went on to lose their last two matches away from home.

Predicted Lineups

Real Madrid’s potential starting lineup: Courtois; Vazquez, Militao, Rudiger, Mendy; Bellingham, Tchouameni, Valverde; Rodrygo, Mbappe, Vinicius Jr.

Borussia Dortmund’s potential starting lineup: Kobel; Ryerson, Anton, Schlotterbeck, Bensebaini; Can, Sabitzer; Malen, Brandt, Gittens; Guirassy.

Betting Opportunities and Odds

In the StarBet platform, Real Madrid is the favorite by odds of 1.42 to win, against odds of 5.20 for doing so for Dortmund. And there seem to be some expectations regarding necessity for this match, with much goal-scoring opportunities, with various attempts by both teams utilizing their attacking strengths.

Prediction

Real Madrid’s experience and talent deepness should give them the edge against such competition. Both sides have attacking power, which indicates it will be full of open play and numerous attempts to score. While there will be no change in Dortmund’s philosophy of play-a high, intense, attacking style, Real Madrid’s quality and managerial management from Ancelotti should allow them to pull off a win. Prediction-Real Madrid wins the game (1).