Tottenham — Borussia Dortmund Prediction, H2H and Probable Lineups — 20 January 2026
On January 20, 2026, in the seventh round of the UEFA Champions League group stage, Tottenham will host Borussia Dortmund. Kick-off is scheduled for 21:00 Central European Time. Let’s take a closer look at the potential outcome of this clash.
Tottenham
Tottenham approach this match in poor form. The team have lost their last three games in a row, and across their last eight matches in all competitions, they have managed only one win, two draws, and five defeats. In their most recent Premier League fixture, Tottenham were defeated 1–2 at home by West Ham. Prior to that, they lost 1–2 to Aston Villa and were eliminated from the FA Cup.
In the Premier League, Tottenham currently sit in 14th place with 27 points, just 10 points above the relegation zone. They are eight points behind the European qualification spots.
In the UEFA Champions League, however, Tottenham have performed better. After six matches, the team have recorded three wins, two draws, and one defeat, placing them 11th in the group standings. All three of their victories in this season’s group stage came at home, where Tottenham did not concede a single goal, defeating Villarreal, Copenhagen, and Slavia Prague by a combined score of 8–0.
Regarding home head-to-head meetings against Borussia Dortmund, Tottenham have a slight advantage. The teams have met three times in London, with Tottenham winning two matches and losing once. All three encounters were high-scoring, with more than 2.5 goals scored in each game.
Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund approach this match in excellent form. Over their last seven matches in all competitions, the team have recorded four wins and three draws. Their most recent defeat came in the DFB-Pokal, where they were eliminated by Bayer Leverkusen. In their last Bundesliga fixture, Dortmund defeated St. Pauli 3–2. In the Bundesliga, Dortmund currently sit in 2nd place, 11 points behind Bayern Munich.
In the UEFA Champions League, Dortmund have also performed solidly. After six group stage matches, the team have recorded three wins, two draws, and one defeat. Their most recent match ended in a 2–2 draw at home against Bodo/Glimt. Dortmund currently occupy 10th place in the group, just ahead of Tottenham on goal difference. Away from home in the Champions League, Dortmund have a balanced record: one win, one draw, and one defeat. Their last away match was a 1–4 loss to Manchester City.
Regarding head-to-head meetings against Tottenham, Dortmund have struggled historically. In their last four encounters, the German side lost all matches. Overall, Dortmund have won two and Tottenham four in official meetings. Most of these encounters were high-scoring, with five out of six ending with over 2.5 goals.
Probable Lineups
- Tottenham: Vicario, Porro, Romero, Danso, Spence, Gray, Gallagher, Odobert, Tel, Simons, Kolo Muani
- Borussia Dortmund: Kobel, Can, Anton, Schlotterbeck, Ryerson, Bellingham, Nmecha, Svensson, Brandt, Adeyemi, Fabio Silva
Key Facts and Head-to-Head
- Tottenham have lost 3 of their last 4 matches.
- 3 of Tottenham’s last 4 matches have seen over 2.5 goals.
- In Tottenham’s last 4 matches, both teams scored.
- Borussia Dortmund have won 3 of their last 4 matches.
- 4 of Borussia Dortmund’s last 6 matches have seen over 2.5 goals.
- 5 of the last 6 head-to-head meetings have seen over 2.5 goals.
Tottenham — Borussia Dortmund Prediction
The teams approach this match in contrasting moods and form. Tottenham are going through a difficult period, having failed to win in their last five matches across all competitions, including three consecutive defeats. The team currently sit only 14th in the English Premier League. However, in the UEFA Champions League, Tottenham have shown strong performances, especially at home, winning all their matches without conceding a goal. Borussia Dortmund, on the other hand, are in confident form. They remain unbeaten in their last seven matches and currently occupy 2nd place in the Bundesliga. In the Champions League, Dortmund have an identical record to Tottenham but are ahead on goal difference. In terms of head-to-head meetings, Tottenham hold the advantage, having won the last four encounters against Dortmund. Matches between the two sides have generally been high-scoring, with most finishing over 2.5 goals. Considering the current form of both teams, the importance of the match in the table, Tottenham’s desire to end their winless streak, and Dortmund’s aim to break their recent struggles against Tottenham, this match promises to be exciting and high-scoring, as has usually been the case in previous meetings between these teams. My bet for this match: Both Teams to Score — Yes at odds of 1.59.
