Tuesday night sees Dortmund host Atletico Madrid in what promises to be an intriguing clash. Find Borussia Dortmund vs Atletico Madrid betting tips and preview below, along with the latest match odds.
Borussia Dortmund vs Atletico Madrid Tips
- Borussia Dortmund to Qualify @ 19/10
- Donyell Malen to Score @ 9/4
Borussia Dortmund vs Atletico Madrid Info
- Tuesday 16th April
- Kick-Off 20:00 GMT
- Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund vs Atletico Madrid Preview
The quarterfinal encounter between Atletico Madrid and Borussia Dortmund hangs in the balance following Atletico’s 2-1 win at home in the first leg.
Sébastien Haller’s goal in the 81st minute for Dortmund reduced the gap, setting the scene for an enticing return leg on Tuesday.
On the road in the Champions League, Diego Simeone’s squad has struggled, securing only one win, which occurred against Feyenoord in the group stages. Their sole loss was against Inter Milan in the Round of 16, a 1-0 defeat, but they managed to mount a comeback.
In contrast, Dortmund remains unbeaten at home, but two of their four matches ended in draws, which wouldn’t be sufficient for them to advance to the semi-finals this time around.
To reverse the deficit, Dortmund must breach a defence that hasn’t kept a clean sheet in its last 10 matches. Niclas Fullkrug leads their scoring charts with 12 goals this season, with Donyell Malen also enjoying a successful campaign.
Atletico also has dangerous attackers, with Griezmann second in the competition with six goals, followed closely by Morata with five. In their four Champions League away fixtures, the Spanish side has notched six goals.
Borussia Dortmund vs Atletico Madrid Betting Tips and Predictions
Borussia Dortmund to Win
Edin Terzic side is eyeing a spot in the UEFA Champions League semifinals for the first time since 2013. However, to accomplish this, the team must first overturn their one-goal deficit against Atletico Madrid.
Dortmund delivered a remarkable comeback in the second half at the Metropolitano Stadium last week, coming close to an equaliser but falling just short.
Borussia Dortmund’s recent form includes three losses in their last five matches, with just two wins. Additionally, their previous Champions League meetings with Atletico Madrid have not been entirely successful.
However, it’s important to remember that Dortmund achieved a remarkable 4-0 victory the last time they hosted the Spaniards during the 2018-19 group stage. This win stands as Atletico’s joint-heaviest defeat across all competitions under Diego Simeone’s management.
Although Signal Iduna Park hasn’t been the fortress it once was for Dortmund, Atletico Madrid hasn’t been dominant away from home either. They’ve won only two of their last six La Liga away matches and have a record of one win, one loss, and two draws in their last four away Champions League games.
Additionally, they’ve failed to score in four of their last six away matches. As a result, we firmly believe that Dortmund will secure qualification on Tuesday night, making it a memorable occasion.
Donyell Malen to Score
Donyell Malen to score is our second tip for this intense Tuesday night Champions League encounter, which is 9/4 with Lucky Block’s latest Borussia Dortmund vs Atletico Madrid odds.
Terzic will be pleased with the Dutchman’s return, as he played around 36 minutes in Dortmund’s 2-1 win over Monchengladbach.
Despite his recent return from injury, Malen is expected to play a significant amount, considering his exceptional campaign thus far. With 11 goals in the Bundesliga this season and a track record of opening the scoring five times, his presence is crucial for Dortmund.
Given the favourable odds of 9/4 and Malen’s prolific goal-scoring form this season, it seems like a worthy choice.
Borussia Dortmund Team News
Haller’s appearance against Borussia Mönchengladbach was short-lived, lasting only ten minutes before aggravating a left ankle injury. As a result, he may be sidelined for the remainder of the season.
Jamie Bynoe-Gittens is uncertain for the upcoming game due to a back injury that forced him to be substituted at the weekend. Apart from these two, the rest of the squad is fit and available for selection.
Atletico Madrid Team News
Thomas Lemar, Vitolo, and Memphis Depay are all unavailable for selection due to injury. Additionally, Saúl Ñíguez, who was substituted early in the Girona match, is uncertain for the upcoming game.
Samuel Lino is ineligible for the upcoming match due to suspension. Meanwhile, Mario Hermoso, who was sidelined in the first leg due to a thigh injury, has regained fitness and is likely to feature in the starting lineup.
Borussia Dortmund vs Atletico Madrid Odds
- Borussia Dortmund – 32/25
- Draw – 53/20
- Atletico Madrid – 21/10
