Borussia Dortmund vs Ulsan Hyundai prediction, H2H and probable lineups – June 25, 2025
One of the final group stage clashes at the FIFA Club World Cup will take place this Wednesday in Cincinnati, where Borussia Dortmund face off against Ulsan Hyundai. Here’s a betting tip for this encounter with a promising odds value.
Match preview
Niko Kovac’s side, despite a minor scare in the previous round, remain firmly in the playoff hunt. Their 4-3 victory over Mamelodi Sundowns showcased both sides of Borussia: explosive attacking prowess and a still-vulnerable defense. With four points, the Germans sit second in the table and hold strong prospects for advancing, but there’s no room for complacency — one slip in the playoff race could prove fatal.
Dortmund consistently finds the net but also consistently concedes: in 5 of their last 6 international fixtures, their backline has come under pressure. Still, the team’s attacking potential is high — Brandt, Guirassy, and Bellingham are capable of breaking down any defense. Against an opponent like Ulsan, Borussia should look to capitalize on their attacking strengths and close out the group stage in convincing fashion.
For the South Korean club, the tournament is already over in terms of qualification: two defeats from two, five goals conceded, and zero points. Kim Pan-gon's team has reinforced their reputation as fragile contenders on the international stage — Ulsan have now lost 9 of their last 10 AFC Champions League and Club World Cup matches. However, they aren’t entirely hopeless — they've shown attacking intent, as evidenced by their two goals against Fluminense.
The main issue for the South Koreans remains their defense, which buckles under the slightest pressure. Ulsan have failed to keep a clean sheet in ten straight international matches. At the same time, they traditionally play with an open style, and their games often see goals at both ends. Against Borussia, this could translate into another high-scoring contest.
Probable lineups
- Borussia Dortmund: Gregor Kobel – Daniel Svensson, Ramy Bensebaini, Niklas Süle, Waldemar Anton – Yan Couto, Jobe Bellingham, Felix Nmecha, Pascal Groß, Julian Brandt – Serhou Guirassy.
- Ulsan Hyundai: Jo Hyeon-woo – Kim Young-gwon, Gustav Ludwigson, Kang Sang-woo, Lee Jae-ik – Darijan Bojanić, Miloš Trojak, Ko Seung-beom, Lee Jin-hyun – Eric Samuel, Um Won-sang.
Match facts and head-to-head
- The teams will meet for the first time in an official match.
- Borussia have not lost in 8 of their last 9 international games (5 wins, 3 draws).
- Ulsan have conceded in 10 consecutive official international matches.
Prediction
Borussia are clear favorites here — their motivation to reach the playoffs, class superiority, and attacking firepower all point toward a convincing German victory. Given Ulsan’s defensive instability and their open style of play, this match is highly likely to be a goal fest. Our recommended bet: "Borussia to win and over 2.5 total goals" at odds of 1.62.
