Borussia Dortmund vs Barcelona prediction 11.12.2024 | Champions League

• Competition: Champions League
• Date: Wednesday, 11th December 2024
• Kickoff: 20:00 UK / 21:00 CET
• Venue: Signal Iduna Park (Dortmund)

One of the derbies in the next Champions League round is the game between Borussia Dortmund and Barcelona. Both teams are in a good position with 12 points from five matches and a realistic chance to finish in the top eight and secure a place in the 1/8 final. 

Maybe Borussia Dortmund is not as strong as in some of the previous seasons, but they are still one of the most important Bundesliga teams, where they are currently fifth. Borussia Dortmund improved recently, losing only one of the last seven matches in all competitions. In the previous game, Nuri Sahin's team played 1-1 on the road against Borussia Monchengladbach. The guests were slightly better, but the teams eventually split the points. 

For most of the 2024/25 season, Barcelona looked like the best team in Europe. In the last couple of weeks, they slowed down. Barcelona won only two of the last six matches in all competitions. However, in La Liga, they still have the top spot, while in the Champions League, they are only three points behind the leader, Liverpool. In the previous game, Barcelona played 2-2 on the road against Betis. The home side finished the match with an xG of 2.87, while Barca had only 046, but the guests still picked up another point. 

Borussia Dortmund vs Barcelona pick: Borussia Dortmund to win or draw

Borussia Dortmund are spectacular at the home stadium, where they have eight wins and one draw this season. On the other hand, Barcelona won only one road match in the previous four. We should expect Borussia Dortmund to avoid defeat on Wednesday night against Barcelona.