Borussia Dortmund vs PSG Prediction & Match Preview

Borussia Dortmund vs PSG
Champions League
Date: Tuesday, 18 February 2020
Kick-off at 20:00 UK / 21:00 CET
Venue: Signal Iduna Park (Dortmund).

With back to back wins in their past three games here, Borussia Dortmund are well in contention to thwart PSG from walking away with the win in this one.

Borussia Dortmund vs PSG Head to head (h2h)

• The two sides have previously met each other just twice, the last of which ended as a stalemate.
• Their only other clash, which was the reverse fixture of the aforementioned, finished in a 1-1 draw.

Borussia Dortmund vs PSG Match Preview

Drawn in a group alongside the likes of Barcelona and Inter Milan, Borussia Dortmund’s chances of progression were certainly hanging by a threat at the outset. Nevertheless, the hosts managed to make it through to the round of sixteen, by finishing second behind table-toppers Barcelona.

Despite alternating between wins and defeats in their last five games in the group stages, the German outfit did just enough to edge past Inter Milan who came up short by three points. It is also worth mentioning that Borussia Dortmund have stumbled just twice in their past six fixtures in all competitions, and are currently sitting third back in the Bundesliga as well.

On the other hand, PSG topped their respective group by staying unbeaten throughout their group clashes, even against the likes of Los Blancos. The visitors dropped points just once throughout their Champions League campaign and garnered sixteen points from a possible eighteen.

Thomas Tuchel’s men have been faring well back in their domestic clashes too, and are at present, leading the pack in the Ligue 1 with a ten-point advantage. However, with Borussia Dortmund showing conviction in their respective matchups as well, expect nothing short of an exciting ninety minutes come Tuesday.

Borussia Dortmund vs PSG Prediction

First and foremost, Borussia Dortmund have been at their best on home soil. The hosts are yet to stumble in front of the home crowd this season, that too, in all competitions. In fact, they are also the only team back in the Bundesliga to remain unbeaten at home.

Meanwhile, PSG have looked sharp in their outings too. They have dropped points just once in their previous thirteen trips on the road, and have not been at the losing end since their 2-1 defeat to Dijon, back in November.

Be that as it may, the visiting contingent are likely to be without Brazilian winger Neymar, who is currently recovering from a ribs injury. The forward was certainly missed in PSG’s last outing which saw them share the spoils with Amiens in a 4-4 draw.

Furthermore, the arrival of Erling Haaland has definitely helped Borussia Dortmund regain their lost confidence. With home advantage also in their arsenal this Tuesday, the hosts are favorites to secure the bragging rights.

However, Borussia Dortmund have been held to a draw four times at home this term. Given that their last meeting with this foe here had also ended as a tie, a double chance is sizing up to be the safest punt.

Additionally, PSG know their way around in the final third, irrespective of the venue. Impressively, they have netted two goals or more in each of their previous six trips on the road.

To be frank, the home team have not been shy in front of goal either. Admirably, they have racked up fourteen goals from their past three matchups here alone.

With both teams housing some of the finest attackers in Europe, at the moment, as well, count on no dearth of goals when they lock horns this week.

Borussia Dortmund vs PSG Betting tips

• Double chance: Borussia Dortmund or Draw @ 1.60 (3/5)

• Over 2.5 goals @ 1.40 (2/5).