Ace Football previews the Champions League game between Borussia Dortmund and PSV Eindhoven who meet up this coming Wednesday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.
Borussia Dortmund enjoy home advantage, when visitors PSV Eindhoven swing by on Wednesday for a clash in the Champions League. The former will be looking to make that home advantage count.
Team form: Borussia Dortmund vs PSV Eindhoven
Borussia Dortmund Form
Borussia Dortmund took six points from their last three matches, but started off by losing 2-3 against Hoffenheim. They responded by beating Union Berlin 0-2, and followed that up by winning 1-2 against Werder Bremen. Borussia Dortmund managed to win two of their past six home matches in the Champions League. In the remaining four, they drew four and lost zero, as they scored five and conceded two goals.
PSV Eindhoven Form
PSV Eindhoven look in good shape before their upcoming match as they seek to remain unbeaten. In their last three matches, they first beat PEC Zwolle by 1-7, before drawing 2-2 with Feyenoord. They were back as winners last time out, when they took out Go Ahead Eagles by a 0-1 scoreline. PSV Eindhoven claimed two wins against three draws and one defeat in their last six away matches in the Champions League. The scoreline from these matches reads 12 goals conceded and 11 scored.
Betting stats for Borussia Dortmund and PSV Eindhoven
Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Borussia Dortmund and PSV Eindhoven. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.
- Borussia Dortmund have scored in 31 of the last 33 home matches
- In 11 of the last 12 Borussia Dortmund matches in the Champions League, the sum of goals was under 2.5
- Borussia Dortmund have not lost 17 of the last 19 home matches in the Champions League
- In 8 of the last 9 home matches Borussia Dortmund played, both teams scored
- In 13 of the last 15 Borussia Dortmund matches in the Champions League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- PSV Eindhoven have not lost 28 of the last 30 matches
- PSV Eindhoven have not lost 28 of the last 30 away matches
- PSV Eindhoven have scored in 28 of the last 30 matches
- PSV Eindhoven have scored in 28 of the last 30 away matches
- In 11 of the last 13 away matches PSV Eindhoven played in the Champions League, both teams scored
Players on top: Borussia Dortmund vs PSV Eindhoven
Looking at the market for a goalscorer, it seems a good idea to side with Karim Adeyemi, who is performing well for Borussia Dortmund. He found the back of the net twice in his most recent Champions League outings. He’ll be out to add more goals against PSV Eindhoven.The visitors will be looking to Luuk de Jong to find the net once again, after managing three Champions League goals for PSV Eindhoven in recent matches.
Betting markets: Borussia Dortmund vs PSV Eindhoven
Full-time result
Borussia Dortmund won four of the previous 10 home matches across all tournaments, while drawing four and losing two as well. PSV Eindhoven won seven from a possible 10 away from home, as they also drew two and lost one in this run. PSV Eindhoven have hit a nice vein of form, not losing any of their last 8 games. Borussia Dortmund have not lost to PSV Eindhoven in 4 consecutive meetings.
Both teams to score
Borussia Dortmund scored the first goal of the game an impressive nine times out of the last ten games. PSV Eindhoven scored the opening goal in six of the last ten games. Borussia Dortmund managed four wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches across all tournaments. PSV Eindhoven have scored in 4 consecutive league meetings with Borussia Dortmund.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals came out six times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Borussia Dortmund, who scored an average of 2.1 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in three of the last ten outings for PSV Eindhoven, who managed to score 2.2 times in those matches. PSV Eindhoven scored at least once in their previous 8 matches on the bounce.
Recommended tip: Borussia Dortmund vs PSV Eindhoven
To sum up, the upcoming match between Borussia Dortmund and PSV Eindhoven seems to be a good betting opportunity. Considering the above statements, we have come up with a betting prediction for this Champions League game.