Manchester City vs. Borussia Dortmund Champions League preview: Team news and predicted lineups

Manchester City vs. Borussia Dortmund Champions League Preview

Team news, predicted lineups, and key insights ahead of the Champions League clash between Manchester City and Borussia Dortmund.

Borussia Dortmund’s Form and Defence

Borussia Dortmund come into the game following a 1-0 Bundesliga victory against Augsburg, extending their unbeaten streak to four matches. Their defence has been a standout aspect this season, securing seven clean sheets in 14 games. Despite a subdued performance against Augsburg, Serhou Guirassy ended his five-game goal drought, providing a boost for the team.

Champions League Standings and Recent Results

Dortmund currently hold sixth place in their Champions League group with seven points, following a 4-2 victory over FC Copenhagen on Matchday 3. Manchester City sit just below them in seventh, also with seven points. Pep Guardiola’s squad has been in good form, winning five of their last six matches, except a 1-0 loss to Aston Villa.

Head-to-Head and Injuries

Manchester City have won three and drawn one of their last four fixtures against Borussia Dortmund.
City will miss Mateo Kovacic (Achilles injury) and Rodri (thigh injury) for the game.
Dortmund expect the return of Nico Schlotterbeck after illness but will be without Niklas Süle (toe), Julian Brandt (knock), and long-term absentee Julien Duranville (shoulder).

"Manchester City can take confidence from recent meetings with Dortmund, having won three and drawn one of their last four encounters against the Black and Yellows."

The match at the Etihad Stadium is set to be a crucial encounter as both teams battle for progression in the Champions League group stage.

Summary: Borussia Dortmund’s solid defence and Manchester City’s recent winning form set the stage for a high-stakes Champions League clash at the Etihad.

Bulinews — 2025-11-04