Betis have won every Champions League match — can Borussia end the run? Prediction for Borussia Dortmund vs. Betis
On November 4, Borussia Dortmund will host Betis in the fourth round of the Champions League league phase. The German club have picked up six points and sit 13th, while the Spaniards have won all three of their matches and occupy fifth place. The hosts are unbeaten in five consecutive games, but now face one of the biggest surprises of this season’s competition.
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Borussia Dortmund: five matches unbeaten and home advantage
Niko Kovac’s team have gradually found their form after an unsuccessful trip to Bodø/Glimt (0-1). In the Champions League, Dortmund have also beaten Villarreal (3-2) and Sabah (2-1), collecting six points across three rounds. Borussia are unbeaten in their last five matches in all competitions, recording three wins. In their most recent Bundesliga game, the German club drew with Bayern Munich (2-2), proving they can compete with top opposition.
There are virtually no injury concerns for the hosts ahead of the meeting with Betis. The only unavailable player is Kauã Prates, who is nursing a muscle injury. Serhou Guirassy is the main attacking threat, having scored eight goals and provided two assists in 13 matches. Fábio Silva has also been in fine goalscoring form, with five goals and two assists. Their home record provides further confidence: Borussia have won their last four matches against Spanish clubs in UEFA competitions.
Betis: three Champions League wins and a confident start to the season
Manuel Pellegrini’s side have unexpectedly emerged among the leaders in the Champions League league phase. The Spaniards began the tournament with wins over Lille (3-2) and Porto (3-2), before beating Feyenoord (1-0). Their nine points put Betis fifth and in contention for direct qualification to the round of 16. The Seville-based club are also enjoying a strong La Liga campaign: after beating Málaga (2-1), the team sit fourth.
However, the visitors have encountered some squad difficulties. Cucho Hernández and Junior Firpo will miss the game through injury. In the absence of the first-choice striker, Troy Parrott is expected to lead the attack; he has scored twice in 11 matches this season. Isco, Marc Bartra and Abde Ezzalzouli will continue to play important roles, with each player having four goals to his name. Antony and Pablo Fornals are also expected to feature. Despite their absences, the Spaniards’ attacking potential suggests this could be a high-scoring encounter.
Match facts and head-to-head record
- Borussia are unbeaten in their last five matches in all competitions
- Betis have won all three of their Champions League matches this season, with a 7:4 aggregate goal difference
- Dortmund have won their last four home matches against Spanish clubs in UEFA competitions
Will Betis’s winning run continue? Prediction for Borussia Dortmund vs. Betis
Borussia head into this clash in good form and have an almost fully fit squad at their disposal. Kovac’s team have been strong at home, while the attacking partnership of Guirassy and Silva could cause serious problems for the visitors’ defence.
Betis fully deserve their place among the Champions League leaders, but the trip to Dortmund will be one of Pellegrini’s side’s toughest tests. The Spaniards are capable of scoring, but home advantage and a broader range of attacking options should help the hosts secure victory.
