Manchester City FC
Football UEFA Champions League Etihad Stadium Wed 5 Nov 15:00
Borussia Dortmund
  1. Prediction
  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

Champions League Betting Preview: Manchester City vs Borussia Dortmund

Premier League giants Manchester City host German Bundesliga team Borussia Dortmund in this Champions League match at Etihad Stadium, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Wednesday 5 November. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Citizens Worthy Favourites

Man City should have the upper hand against Dortmund. Taking the -1.25 on the Asian Handicap at odds of -116 means we need a two goal winning margin, although half our money will return if the favourites win by one.

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Goalless Draw in Previous H2H Meeting

Manchester City won their last game 3-1 and that was in the Premier League. This was recorded at Etihad Stadium at home to Bournemouth. The North-West team recorded 49% possession and managed eight shots on target, with Erling Haaland bagging two goals and Nico O'Reilly scoring the other.

Borussia Dortmund won their previous game by a 1-0 Bundesliga scoreline. It was on the road against Augsburg at WWK Arena. BVB recorded one shot on goal and had 53% possession, with Serhou Guirassy finding the net in the 37th minute.

In their last Champions League games, City visited Villarreal and won 2-0, while Dortmund triumphed 4-2 away to FC Copenhagen.

Head-to-Head Statistics

City have not lost any of the past four games against Dortmund, with the last clash seeing a 0-0 draw played out at Signal Iduna Park. The previous 4 H2H meetings have featured three City wins and one draw.

Champions League G W D L GF GA GD GD P
6 Dortmund logo Dortmund 3 2 1 0 12 7 5 12:7 7
7 Man City logo Man City 3 2 1 0 6 2 4 6:2 7
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Manchester City – Last 10 League & Champions League Games

7 wins, 1 loss and 2 draws, averaging 2.1 goals from 5.9 shots on goal and 15.4 attempts. City have had 58.8% possession, 600.4 passes and 5.6 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 0.6 goals from 2.5 shots on goal and 8.6 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 4.2 corners.

Top scorer Erling Haaland has found the net 14 times, with Nico O'Reilly, Bernardo Silva, Matheus Nunes and Jeremy Doku getting 1 goals each. Jeremy Doku is the leading assists maker on 3, with goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma keeping 5 clean sheets.

Borussia Dortmund – Last 10 League & Champions League Games

Dortmund have won 7, lost 1 and drawn 2, with an average of 4.9 shots on goal, 12.0 attempts and 2.1 goals. Niko Kovac's side average 56.0% possession, 529.1 passes, 6.1 corners awarded and 4.0 corners against, while 1.0 goals have been conceded from 10.0 attempts and 2.8 shots on goal.

Serhou Guirassy, Felix Nmecha and Karim Adeyemi are top of the team’s scoring charts with 3, while Maximilian Beier is on 2. Julian Ryerson, Serhou Guirassy and Karim Adeyemi have clocked up 3 assists, with Gregor Kobel keeping 5 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Manchester City predicted lineup (4-1-4-1): Gianluigi Donnarumma (GK), Abdukodir Khusanov, John Stones, Josko Gvardiol, Rayan Ait Nouri, Nico González, Oscar Bobb, Omar Marmoush, Tijjani Reijnders, Savinho, Erling Haaland.

Borussia Dortmund predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): Gregor Kobel (GK), Nico Schlotterbeck, Waldemar Anton, Ramy Bensebaini, Yan Couto, Pascal Groß, Felix Nmecha, Maximilian Beier, Julian Brandt, Carney Chukwuemeka, Serhou Guirassy.

Manchester City vs Borussia Dortmund Prediction & Betting Tips

Get fully prepped for Manchester City vs Borussia Dortmund with our betting guide, featuring our expert match pick, predicted scoreline, sharp corners advice, top player props and a value-focused bet builder.

Match Prediction

We’re expecting Man City to be too strong for the opposition in this Champions League clash. Our Asian Handicap bet on the home team at -1.25 looks like the best betting angle to take, with odds of -116 available.

The football betting tips stem from knowing the team news and the latest form for each side. We work hard to unearth the most pertinent Champions League stats which can also act as a guide.

Key Manchester City vs Borussia Dortmund Champions League & league stats:

  • The -1.25 line has been covered by City in 5 consecutive games at home.
  • The -1.25 line has been covered by City in 7 of their last 10 games at home.
  • The -1.25 line has been covered by City in 12 of their last 20 games at home.

City -1.25 Probability

The best football betting sites make it a 53.8% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Oscar Bobb Under 0.5 Shots On Target -135 BetMGM logo

Oscar Bobb (City) hasn’t had a shot on goal in seven consecutive matches. There is juice when it comes to going under the Shots on Target line and this is priced at -135.

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Omar Marmoush (City) can be wagered at +200 to score. We think there’s value in backing him for an Anytime Goalscorer prop bet which will hopefully see him find the net.

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Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners -112 BetMGM logo

There has been four straight City home matches where 9.5 Total Corners has been covered, while it has been an average of 11.60 corners in the previous five Dortmund games. We think that the value can be landed by betting on Total Corners and you can secure -112 that the teams go over the line.

Champions League & League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Man City Logo Man City
Total
9.80 5.60 4.20
Home
9.50 6.60 2.90
Away
8.60 4.80 3.80
Dortmund Logo Dortmund
Total
10.10 6.10 4.00
Home
10.40 7.20 3.20
Away
8.90 3.60 5.30
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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Man City -1.25 -116
Both Team To Score No +128
Shots On Target Oscar Bobb Under 0.5 -135

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Manchester City vs Borussia Dortmund Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

City Big Favourites According to Latest Odds

Manchester City are the overwhelming -250 favourites to win this Champions League clash which means a 71% probability of claiming a victory according to the latest Full-Time Result betting odds. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, the underdogs Borussia Dortmund are trading at +575.

For those wanting an alternative, City are -118 on the Half-Time Result market. This means they need to lead at the break, with Dortmund being priced up at +460 and the draw is +180.

You can find the shortest odds for Over 2.5 Goals, which means three goals or more being scored. Punters expecting both teams to find the net can get -164 when it comes to BTTS Yes.

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Erling Haaland is the First Goalscorer Favourite

Erling Haaland can be backed to find the net anytime at -189, with +215 available that the market leader scores the first goal.

Player Goals
Erling Haaland (City)
First
-189
Anytime
+215
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Sehrou Guirassy (Dortmund)
First
+160
Anytime
+450
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Sávio de Oliveira (City)
First
+175
Anytime
+500
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Phil Foden (City)
First
+190
Anytime
+575
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Player Shots On Target
Omar Marmoush (City)
Over 0.5
-208
Under 0.5
+118
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Sávio de Oliveira (City)
Over 0.5
-200
Under 0.5
+117
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Erling Haaland (City)
Over 1.5
-192
Under 1.5
+114
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Player Shots
Erling Haaland (City)
Over 4.5
-123
Under 4.5
-
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Sehrou Guirassy (Dortmund)
Over 2.5
+107
Under 2.5
-
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Sávio de Oliveira (City)
Over 2.5
-128
Under 2.5
-
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Phil Foden (City)
Over 2.5
-102
Under 2.5
-
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Team Stats

Latest Champions League and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

Manchester City logo Manchester City Stats
Borussia Dortmund logo Borussia Dortmund Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 9 wins and 1 defeat in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 6 wins, 1 defeat and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession

Manchester City vs Borussia Dortmund Lineups & Team News

Get the latest team news for City vs Dortmund before you bet. Get the predicted and confirmed Champions League lineups plus the latest injury updates from us.

Manchester City Predicted Lineup 4-1-4-1

Borussia Dortmund Predicted Lineup 3-4-2-1

Manchester City Predicted Lineup 4-1-4-1

25 Gianluigi Donnarumma
45 Abdukodir Khusanov 5 John Stones 24 Josko Gvardiol 21 Rayan Ait Nouri
14 Nico González
52 Oscar Bobb 7 Omar Marmoush 4 Tijjani Reijnders 26 Savinho
9 Erling Haaland
1 Gregor Kobel
4 Nico Schlotterbeck 3 Waldemar Anton 5 Ramy Bensebaini
2 Yan Couto 13 Pascal Groß 8 Felix Nmecha 14 Maximilian Beier
10 Julian Brandt 17 Carney Chukwuemeka
9 Serhou Guirassy

Borussia Dortmund Predicted Lineup 3-4-2-1

Previous Manchester City Lineups

02 Nov Premier League
Man City 3-1 Bournemouth
29 Oct EFL Cup
Swansea 1-3 Man City
26 Oct Premier League
Aston Villa 1-0 Man City
21 Oct Champions League
Villarreal 0-2 Man City
18 Oct Premier League
Man City 2-0 Everton
05 Oct Premier League
Brentford 0-1 Man City

Previous Borussia Dortmund Lineups

31 Oct Bundesliga
Augsburg 0-1 Dortmund
28 Oct DFB-Pokal
Frankfurt 3-5 Dortmund
25 Oct Bundesliga
Dortmund 1-0 FC Koln
21 Oct Champions League
FC Copenhagen 2-4 Dortmund
18 Oct Bundesliga
Bayern Munich 2-1 Dortmund
04 Oct Bundesliga
Dortmund 1-1 RB Leipzig

Injuries & Suspensions

Manchester City Injury Table
Type Name Info
No players are currently reported injured or suspended.
Borussia Dortmund Injury Table
Type Name Info
Julien Duranville Shoulder
UEFA FlagChampions League Table
Champions League Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 PSG 3 3 0 0 13:3 9
2 Bayern Munich 3 3 0 0 12:2 9
3 Inter Milan 3 3 0 0 9:0 9
4 Arsenal 3 3 0 0 8:0 9
5 Real Madrid 3 3 0 0 8:1 9
6 Dortmund 3 2 1 0 12:7 7
7 Man City 3 2 1 0 6:2 7
8 Newcastle 3 2 0 1 8:2 6
9 Barcelona 3 2 0 1 9:4 6
10 Liverpool 3 2 0 1 8:4 6
11 Chelsea 3 2 0 1 7:4 6
11 Sporting 3 2 0 1 7:4 6
13 Qarabag FK 3 2 0 1 6:5 6
14 Galatasaray 3 2 0 1 5:6 6
15 Tottenham 3 1 2 0 3:2 5
16 PSV 3 1 1 1 8:6 4
17 Atalanta 3 1 1 1 2:5 4
18 Marseille 3 1 0 2 6:4 3
19 Atlético Madrid 3 1 0 2 7:8 3
20 Club Brugge 3 1 0 2 5:7 3
21 Athletic Club 3 1 0 2 4:7 3
22 Frankfurt 3 1 0 2 7:11 3
23 Napoli 3 1 0 2 4:9 3
24 Union S-G 3 1 0 2 3:9 3
25 Juventus 3 0 2 1 6:7 2
26 Bodo/Glimt 3 0 2 1 5:7 2
27 Monaco 3 0 2 1 3:6 2
28 Slavia Prague 3 0 2 1 2:5 2
29 Pafos 3 0 2 1 1:5 2
30 Leverkusen 3 0 2 1 5:10 2
31 Villarreal 3 0 1 2 2:5 1
32 FC Copenhagen 3 0 1 2 4:8 1
33 Olympiacos 3 0 1 2 1:8 1
34 Kairat Almaty 3 0 1 2 1:9 1
35 Benfica 3 0 0 3 2:7 0
36 Ajax 3 0 0 3 1:11 0
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Bayern Munich 2 2 0 0 7:1 6
2 Arsenal 2 2 0 0 6:0 6
3 Chelsea 2 2 0 0 6:1 6
4 Sporting 2 2 0 0 6:2 6
5 Galatasaray 2 2 0 0 4:1 6
6 Real Madrid 2 2 0 0 3:1 6
7 Atalanta 2 1 1 0 2:1 4
8 Barcelona 2 1 0 1 7:3 3
9 Atlético Madrid 1 1 0 0 5:1 3
10 PSG 1 1 0 0 4:0 3
11 Marseille 1 1 0 0 4:0 3
12 Dortmund 1 1 0 0 4:1 3
13 Club Brugge 1 1 0 0 4:1 3
14 Inter Milan 1 1 0 0 3:0 3
15 PSV 2 1 0 1 7:5 3
16 Newcastle 2 1 0 1 4:2 3
17 Man City 1 1 0 0 2:0 3
18 Qarabag FK 1 1 0 0 2:0 3
19 Liverpool 1 1 0 0 3:2 3
20 Napoli 1 1 0 0 2:1 3
21 Tottenham 1 1 0 0 1:0 3
22 Frankfurt 2 1 0 1 6:6 3
23 Athletic Club 2 1 0 1 3:3 3
24 Monaco 2 0 2 0 2:2 2
25 Juventus 1 0 1 0 4:4 1
26 Bodo/Glimt 1 0 1 0 2:2 1
27 Slavia Prague 1 0 1 0 2:2 1
28 Olympiacos 1 0 1 0 0:0 1
29 FC Copenhagen 2 0 1 1 4:6 1
30 Villarreal 2 0 1 1 2:4 1
31 Leverkusen 2 0 1 1 3:8 1
32 Kairat Almaty 2 0 1 1 0:5 1
33 Benfica 1 0 0 1 2:3 0
34 Ajax 1 0 0 1 0:2 0
35 Pafos 1 0 0 1 1:5 0
36 Union S-G 2 0 0 2 0:8 0
England FlagPremier League Table
Premier League 2025/2026
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Arsenal 10 8 1 1 18:3 25
2 Man City 10 6 1 3 20:8 19
3 Liverpool 10 6 0 4 18:14 18
4 Sunderland 10 5 3 2 12:8 18
5 Bournemouth 10 5 3 2 17:14 18
6 Tottenham 10 5 2 3 17:8 17
7 Chelsea 10 5 2 3 18:11 17
8 Man United 10 5 2 3 17:16 17
9 Crystal Palace 10 4 4 2 14:9 16
10 Brighton 10 4 3 3 17:15 15
11 Aston Villa 10 4 3 3 9:10 15
12 Brentford 10 4 1 5 14:16 13
13 Newcastle 10 3 3 4 10:11 12
14 Everton 10 3 3 4 10:13 12
15 Fulham 10 3 2 5 12:14 11
16 Leeds 10 3 2 5 9:17 11
17 Burnley 10 3 1 6 12:19 10
18 West Ham 10 2 1 7 10:21 7
19 Nott’m Forest 10 1 3 6 7:19 6
20 Wolverhampton 10 0 2 8 7:22 2
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Arsenal 5 4 1 0 12:1 13
2 Bournemouth 5 4 1 0 8:2 13
3 Man City 5 4 0 1 13:4 12
4 Man United 5 4 0 1 11:6 12
5 Liverpool 5 4 0 1 10:5 12
6 Sunderland 5 3 2 0 9:3 11
7 Brighton 5 3 2 0 10:5 11
8 Fulham 5 3 1 1 8:3 10
9 Brentford 5 3 1 1 9:6 10
10 Aston Villa 5 3 1 1 6:5 10
11 Crystal Palace 5 2 3 0 8:5 9
12 Newcastle 5 3 0 2 8:6 9
13 Leeds 5 2 2 1 6:5 8
14 Everton 5 2 2 1 5:5 8
15 Burnley 5 2 1 2 5:4 7
16 Chelsea 5 2 1 2 6:6 7
17 Tottenham 5 1 1 3 5:5 4
18 Nott’m Forest 5 1 1 3 5:10 4
19 West Ham 5 1 0 4 5:13 3
20 Wolverhampton 5 0 1 4 6:14 1
Germany FlagBundesliga Table
Bundesliga 2025/2026
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Bayern Munich 9 9 0 0 33:4 27
2 RB Leipzig 9 7 1 1 19:10 22
3 Dortmund 9 6 2 1 15:6 20
4 Stuttgart 9 6 0 3 14:10 18
5 Leverkusen 9 5 2 2 18:14 17
6 Hoffenheim 9 5 1 3 18:15 16
7 FC Koln 9 4 2 3 16:12 14
8 Frankfurt 9 4 2 3 22:19 14
9 Werder Bremen 9 3 3 3 13:17 12
10 Union Berlin 9 3 2 4 11:15 11
11 Freiburg 9 2 4 3 11:13 10
12 Wolfsburg 9 2 2 5 11:16 8
13 Hamburger SV 9 2 2 5 8:15 8
14 Augsburg 9 2 1 6 12:21 7
15 St. Pauli 9 2 1 6 8:18 7
16 B. M'gladbach 9 1 3 5 10:18 6
17 Mainz 05 9 1 2 6 10:17 5
18 Heidenheim 9 1 2 6 8:17 5
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Bayern Munich 5 5 0 0 20:1 15
2 RB Leipzig 4 4 0 0 10:3 12
3 Stuttgart 4 4 0 0 6:1 12
4 Leverkusen 5 3 1 1 9:4 10
5 Dortmund 4 3 1 0 6:1 10
6 Union Berlin 5 2 2 1 7:6 8
7 FC Koln 4 2 1 1 10:5 7
8 Werder Bremen 4 2 1 1 5:6 7
9 Hamburger SV 4 2 0 2 6:4 6
10 Frankfurt 4 2 0 2 9:8 6
11 Freiburg 4 1 2 1 7:7 5
12 Heidenheim 5 1 2 2 6:9 5
13 St. Pauli 5 1 1 3 6:13 4
14 Hoffenheim 4 1 0 3 5:9 3
15 Augsburg 5 1 0 4 6:15 3
16 Wolfsburg 5 0 2 3 6:11 2
17 B. M'gladbach 5 0 2 3 4:13 2
18 Mainz 05 5 0 1 4 4:9 1