Dortmund – Real Betis

Both opponents will score in Dortmund

One of the most intriguing matches of the fourth round of the Champions League league phase will take place in Dortmund. European fans have long been accustomed to the fact that Borussia is not considered one of the favorites in Europe’s premier competition. However, two appearances in the final of Europe’s elite tournament over the past fifteen years demonstrate that, regardless of the form the “Yellow Wall” is in, they must always be taken seriously. At present, there are no doubts about Borussia’s players’ form or attitude, either domestically or in Europe. The only match of the current season that can be considered a failure for the team took place in Norway. In the second round of the Champions League league phase, the German side visited Bodø/Glimt and fell into the same trap that even clubs such as Manchester City have found themselves in over the past few seasons. Borussia will head into the upcoming match immediately after Germany’s biggest showdown. On Saturday, the “Yellow Wall” played in Munich and avoided defeat at the home of the country’s champions thanks to a goal in the 89th minute. Needless to say, such a result will give Niko Kovač’s players a boost in morale and confidence. However, playing as favorites against an opponent like Betis carries considerable danger. The Seville club performs exceptionally well when sitting deep and playing on the counter, which this season has helped them defeat Real Madrid and Villarreal, as well as win all three of their Champions League matches. Incidentally, alongside PSG, Liverpool, and the aforementioned royal club, Betis are among the five teams in the competition that have not yet dropped a single point. Such results in the development of the Seville side are no coincidence. Manuel Pellegrini has steadily been leading his players toward the heights of European football since their Conference League final two seasons ago. Borussia are the favorites for the upcoming match, but the teams’ scoring records this season suggest that it will not end goalless. Borussia have conceded in every Champions League match, while Betis have scored in every one. Most likely, the “Yellow Wall’s” heavy schedule and the pressure of Saturday’s match will also affect the visitors’ chances of scoring. We will bet on both teams to score.