Borussia Dortmund take on the visitors Ulsan HD in the round 3 match of FIFA Club World Cup. The match will be played on Wednesday, June 25th at TQL Stadium (Cincinnati, OH).
Borussia Dortmund avoided a total collapse at the last moment. Under Edin Terzić, the “Black and Yellows” were on the verge of greatness — nearly winning the Bundesliga and reaching the Champions League final. But in 2023, they infamously handed the league title to Bayern by failing to beat a mid-table side at home in the final round, and later lost deservedly to Real Madrid in Europe’s biggest game. It was no surprise that the club changed direction in the summer, appointing club legend Nuri Şahin as head coach. However, the experiment didn’t work out, and in winter he was replaced by the more experienced Niko Kovač, who just managed to secure 4th place — and a Champions League berth — on the final matchday. At the Club World Cup, Dortmund started with a dull 0-0 draw against Fluminense, offering little in attack. They followed that up with a chaotic yet thrilling 4-3 win over Mamelodi Sundowns, where their attacking quality eventually made the difference.
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Ulsan HD were recently among Asia’s elite, having won the AFC Champions League in 2020 and then securing three consecutive K League 1 titles from 2022 to 2024. But that peak now seems behind them. The club has slipped into the chasing pack, still capable of finishing in the top three domestically but unable to match the new leaders, Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors. Their continental form has also plummeted — this year’s AFC Champions League campaign was a disaster, ending with just three points from seven matches. At the Club World Cup, they opened with a narrow 0-1 defeat to Mamelodi Sundowns, conceding before halftime and failing to respond. Their second game, against Fluminense, was more eventful — they scored twice, but defensive lapses led to a 2-4 loss and elimination from playoff contention.
This will be the first-ever meeting between the Asian side and the Bundesliga powerhouse.The Germans are overwhelming favorites and need to deliver a statement win. Back Dortmund with a -1.5 goal handicap — they should comfortably cover it.
Prediction for the match: Borussia Dortmund to win with -1.5 handicap.
