Tottenham take on the visitors Borussia Dortmund in the round 7 match of UEFA Champions League – League Phase. The match will be played on Tuesday, January 20th at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (London).
Tottenham are trying to be a true giant. They finally won a trophy last season, their first in a long time, lifting the Europa League after defeating Manchester United in the final. However, Postecoglou had already been informed of his upcoming dismissal before that final, as a disastrous domestic campaign with 38 points and 17th place in the Premier League was deemed unacceptable. He was replaced by Frank, but by the end of 2025 it became clear that domestic results under him followed the same modest pattern as under his predecessor. Still, on the international stage the English side performed well, losing only to Paris Saint-Germain, first on penalties in the Super Cup and then again in the Champions League. In all other Champions League matches, they won all three home games and drew away against Bodo/Glimt and Monaco. Recent form suggests that Tottenham remain far more reliable in Europe than at home. Their ability to collect points against comparable opponents in continental competition contrasts sharply with their inconsistent league results.
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Borussia Dortmund are trying to deliver respectable results. Last season the Black and Yellows secured fourth place in the Bundesliga only with great difficulty, doing so after a managerial change from Sahin to Kovac. This season the realistic target is a battle for second place, as Bayern are clearly out of reach. Overall, Borussia Dortmund have looked solid domestically, although slip-ups do occur and the competition is intense. In the Champions League, the Germans have been entertaining even by their own standards, often scoring four goals in a match. There was, however, a painful setback in the form of a 1-4 defeat away to Manchester City. They also had a couple of high-scoring draws, 4-4 with Juventus and 2-2 with Bodo/Glimt in the latest round. Still, wins against the currently modest Athletic, Copenhagen, and Villarreal effectively secured qualification for the playoffs. Borussia Dortmund’s recent European performances underline their attacking mindset and willingness to play open football. Even when dropping points, they tend to stay competitive and involved in high-scoring games.
The first encounters, in the Europa League in 2016, were won by the Germans. However, in the Champions League meetings in 2017 and 2019, only the English side came out on top. This should be anything but boring, so the logical option here is over 2.5 goals.
Prediction for the match: Over 2.5 scored goals.
