Manchester City vs Borussia Dortmund Prediction
We preview Wednesday’s UEFA Champions League match at the Etihad Stadium between Manchester City and Borussia Dortmund, focusing on whether Erling Haaland will continue his exceptional scoring streak against his former club.
Haaland's Recent Form
Erling Haaland showcased his scoring prowess with a fourth consecutive Premier League brace at the Etihad and celebrated with a robot dance for the fans. Pep Guardiola compared him to legends Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, highlighting his impressive impact.
Haaland’s History with Borussia Dortmund
Haaland played two and a half seasons at Dortmund, scoring 86 goals and assisting 19 in 89 appearances. He also helped the team win the 2020-21 DFB-Pokal, which remains Dortmund’s latest major trophy.
Borussia Dortmund’s Current Season
Under Niko Kovac, Dortmund has started the 2025-26 season strongly, losing only once in 14 matches—a 2-1 defeat to Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga. They currently sit third in the Bundesliga and sixth in the Champions League going into Matchday 4.
The team has been prolific in Europe, scoring 12 goals in three Champions League games, second only to Paris Saint-Germain.
Key Statistics
- Dortmund holds the largest positive differential against expected goals (+7) across the opening three matchdays.
"A robot celebration for the fans, a comparison to Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo by Pep Guardiola, and a fourth consecutive Premier League brace at the Etihad marked a successful Sunday for Erling Haaland."
"Borussia Dortmund have had the biggest positive differential against their expected goals (+7) across the opening three matchdays this season."
Author's summary: Erling Haaland’s remarkable record and Borussia Dortmund’s strong season set the stage for a thrilling Champions League clash at the Etihad Stadium.