Barcelona vs Borussia Dortmund Prediction 09.04.2025 | Champions League

• Competition: Champions League - Quarter-Finals 1st leg
• Date: Wednesday, 9th, April 2025
• Kickoff: 20:00 UK / 21:00 CEST
• Venue: Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys (Barcelona)

Barcelona’s pursuit of Champions League glory rolls on as they welcome Borussia Dortmund to Montjuic for the first leg of their quarter-final showdown on Wednesday.

After finishing as runners-up in the league phase and securing a direct spot in the last-16 round, the Catalan giants breezed through their first knockout-phase hurdle in the UEFA Champions League, overcoming Benfica with a 4-1 aggregate victory.

With the conclusion of the first phase between the ninth and 24th positions, last season's Champions League finalists BVB were pushed into the intermediate stage, where they demolished Sporting CP 3-0, then advanced through LOSC Lille with a hard-fought 3-2 aggregate victory in the last-16 round.

Barcelona vs Borussia Dortmund Betting Tips : BTTS

Flick's fired-up squad may be tipped to reach the final four, but we believe BVB won’t be heading to Catalonia as mere sightseers, as they’re expected to fight hard and make their presence felt, so the crowd at Montjuic should enjoy a feast of goals in what promises to be an attractive encounter. Interestingly, the two clubs will renew their rivalry this season after squaring off in the league phase back on December 11, where Barca emerged victorious in a five-goal thriller at Signal Iduna Park, and we believe this clash is also shaping up to be another goal-heavy spectacle. Barcelona’s attacking firepower is nearly unquestionable, as their hunger for goals has been unmatched, and with a jaw-dropping tally of 141 goals from 47 outings across all competitions, they currently boast the most lethal frontline in Europe. Still, Dortmund's newly-discovered killer instinct in front of goal shouldn't be overlooked, as they set an emphatic tone before their trip to Catalonia by dismantling Mainz 3-1 at home and following it up with a blowout 4-1 victory against Freiburg over the weekend. While Barcelona are expected to take control in the first leg, I doubt they’ll do it without conceding, as Dortmund’s attack has come alive at just the right time and should be able to breach Szczesny’s goal, especially since he has kept only one clean sheet in his last seven appearances.