Experts from 12BET provide an in-depth preview and betting odds analysis for Barcelona vs Borussia Dortmund, scheduled for 02:00 AM on April 10, 2025, in the Champions League 2024/25 quarter-finals.
Football Preview: Barcelona vs Borussia Dortmund
Barcelona
Barcelona approach this match in scintillating form across all competitions. Hansi Flick’s side currently leads La Liga by 4 points over Real Madrid following a 1-1 draw against Real Betis last weekend.
An impressive 22-match unbeaten streak across all tournaments stands as clear evidence of the Catalan club’s consistency and strength. Notably, in the Champions League, they finished the group stage without a single home defeat, averaging over 2.5 goals per game in 60% of their recent matches.
Barcelona’s attack is their biggest asset, with Robert Lewandowski remaining a fearsome “goal machine.” The Polish striker has notched 25 goals in La Liga and 9 in the Champions League this season, with an especially remarkable record of 27 goals in 27 encounters against Dortmund since leaving the club. Stats show Barcelona scoring first in 7 of their last 8 matches, highlighting their dominant starts.
Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund enter this clash as a “dark horse” in the Champions League. While their Bundesliga form has been underwhelming (10th place, 7 points off the European spots), Niko Kovac’s team has shown resilience on the continental stage. They edged past Lille 3-2 on aggregate in the Round of 16 and have lost just 1 of their last 8 Champions League knockout matches (5 wins, 2 draws), with their only defeat coming against Real Madrid in last season’s final.
Dortmund are riding a 3-match winning streak in away knockout games in the Champions League—a notable improvement over their past record (just 3 wins in 17 prior attempts). Recent victories over Mainz 05 (3-1) and SC Freiburg (4-1) in the Bundesliga signal a resurgence.
Their attack, featuring Karim Adeyemi, Maximilian Beier, and Jamie Bynoe-Gittens, brings speed and dynamism, though their scoring output (9 goals in the last 5 matches) pales in comparison to Barcelona’s. However, Dortmund’s defense is a weak link, having failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 6 matches across all competitions.
Form Guide: Barcelona vs Borussia Dortmund
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Head-to-Head Record: Barcelona vs Borussia Dortmund
Barcelona have long been a “nemesis” for Borussia Dortmund in European encounters. In their last 5 meetings, the Spanish side remains unbeaten, securing 3 wins and 2 draws. Notably, in this season’s Champions League group stage, Barcelona triumphed 3-2 in an emotional clash on German soil. Ferran Torres scored twice in that match, underscoring the attacking prowess of the upcoming hosts.
Predicted Lineups: Barcelona vs Borussia Dortmund
- Barcelona: Szczesny – Kounde, Araujo, Martinez, Balde – De Jong, Gavi, Pedri – Lewandowski, Torres, Yamal.
Dortmund: Kobel – Ryerson, Anton, Schlotterbeck, Bensebaini – Can, Ozcan, Brandt – Adeyemi, Guirassy, Beier.
Betting Odds Analysis: Barcelona vs Borussia Dortmund
Asian Handicap: Barcelona vs Borussia Dortmund (-1.5)
Barcelona have covered this handicap in 4 of their last 6 Champions League home games, particularly against German teams. They’ve also scored at least 3 goals in 5 of their 6 encounters with Dortmund under Hansi Flick.
Conversely, Dortmund have lost the Asian handicap in 3 of their last 5 away matches against Spanish sides. Given their current form and home advantage, Barcelona are highly likely to win by a margin of 2 goals or more.
12BET Pick: Barcelona -1.5
Over/Under: Barcelona vs Borussia Dortmund (3.25)
Barcelona have seen 60% of their recent matches exceed 2.5 goals, with 13 goals in their last 5 outings. Dortmund aren’t far behind, with 60% of their games surpassing 2.5 goals and 9 goals in their last 5 matches. Their head-to-head history is often action-packed, with the most recent clash ending 3-2. While Dortmund may struggle to score, Barcelona’s attacking firepower should push the total past this mark.
12BET Pick: Over
Match Prediction: Barcelona vs Borussia Dortmund
Barcelona are unbeaten in their last 22 matches, winning 18, showcasing their utter dominance. Dortmund, despite a solid knockout record in the Champions League, have struggled against Spanish teams away from home (1 win in 10 knockout games). With superior form and head-to-head history, Barcelona are the safer bet.
12BET Prediction: Barcelona 3-1 Borussia Dortmund
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