UEFA Champions League Final Borussia Dortmund vs Real Madrid

As Borussia Dortmund faces Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League final at Wembley Stadium, excitement is reaching fever pitch. Here’s a detailed look at their journeys, current form, and a comprehensive betting preview with stats, predictions, and odds.

Odds and Suggested Bet

Real Madrid are the favorites with odds of 1.33 to win, while Borussia Dortmund is priced at 3.50 to lift the trophy.

Borussia Dortmund’s Road to the Final

Borussia Dortmund’s return to the Champions League final after 11 years is marked by their impressive performance in the so-called ‘group of death,’ which included Paris Saint-Germain, AC Milan, and Newcastle United. Dortmund’s defensive strength was highlighted by six clean sheets in 12 matches, although they struggled against Atlético de Madrid, conceding four goals over two legs.

Domestically, Dortmund secured a fifth-place finish in the Bundesliga, 27 points behind league champions Bayer Leverkusen. Currently, Dortmund is in fine form, winning four of their last five matches in all competitions, including a 2-0 aggregate victory over Paris Saint-Germain in the semi-finals.

Dortmund averages 1.41 goals per game in Europe this season, with under 2.5 goals in 75% of their matches (9 out of 12).

Real Madrid’s Dominance

Real Madrid, the 14-time Champions League winners, are aiming for their 15th title. They dominated Group C with six wins out of six, scoring 16 goals and then navigating tough knockout stages against Bayern Munich and Manchester City.

Real Madrid’s potent offense has netted 26 goals in 12 games this season, although they’ve only kept three clean sheets. Domestically, they won La Liga by a comfortable 10-point margin over Barcelona and are on a 25-match unbeaten run in all competitions.

Madrid averages 2.16 goals per game in Europe this season, with over 2.5 goals in 67% of their matches (8 out of 12).

Head-to-Head Analysis

In their last encounters during the 2017/18 Champions League group stages, Real Madrid won both matches, 3-1 and 3-2. Historically, Real Madrid leads with six wins, Borussia Dortmund has three victories, and five matches ended in draws. Their recent matchups have seen high-scoring games, with over 3.5 goals in their last four meetings.

Betting Odds

– Dortmund to Win: 5.00

– Draw: 4.20

– Real Madrid to Win: 1.67

Prediction

Given their history of high-scoring encounters, both teams are likely to score in this final. However, considering the importance of the match, a more conservative approach might be adopted.

Suggested Bet: Both Teams to Score at 1.80

Champions League Final Betting Odds and Analysis

The Champions League Final at Wembley Stadium features Real Madrid against Borussia Dortmund. Here’s a detailed analysis and betting preview for the match on June 1st.

Champions League Final Betting Odds

Real Madrid are favored to win with odds of 1.65 in regulation time. Borussia Dortmund, seen as underdogs, have odds of 4.25 to win in normal time.

Dortmund’s Strong Defence

Borussia Dortmund’s solid defense was key in their progress to the final, keeping clean sheets in three of their group stage matches and conceding only one goal across the two legs against PSV Eindhoven in the round of 16. They also shut out PSG in the semi-finals. Dortmund’s disciplined defense will be crucial against Real Madrid’s attacking threat.

Champions League Final Predictions

Despite Dortmund’s impressive run, Real Madrid’s talent and experience make them favorites. However, considering Dortmund’s defensive strength, a close match is expected.

Real Madrid under 1.5 goals: 2.30

Real Madrid’s Challenge

Although Real Madrid are favorites, recent finals have been tight, often finishing 1-0. A similar scoreline is possible if Dortmund can maintain their defensive discipline.

Exact Score 1-0: 8.50