Borussia Dortmund vs Villarreal Prediction | UEFA Champions League | 08/09
The encounter between Borussia Dortmund and Villarreal is set to kick off at 20:00 on Tuesday, 08/09, at Signal Iduna Park.
This UEFA Champions League fixture offers an intriguing clash of form and tactics, with both sides eager to make a statement at this stage of the season.
Read our full prediction below and get some of the best betting insights based on statistics.
Our Recommended Bet
Our analysts at Betting.co.uk have examined key metrics and modelled the most likely match outcomes based on both teams' recent performance data.
This includes historical trends, home and away statistics, and efficiency in front of goal.
Have a look at our recommended bet and key insights below.
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2nd Half Draw
Why we predict the second half to end in a draw
We expect a draw in the second half for the Borussia Dortmund vs Villarreal clash.
Neither side may fully dominate after the interval, with both teams managing the game carefully. A tight and balanced second period could end all square.
Key Betting Insights
Borussia Dortmund
Scored 13 goals in their last 5 matches
Scored at least 1 goal in 5 consecutive matches
Won 4 of their last 5 matches
Villarreal
Scored 9 goals in their last 5 matches
Conceded in 5 of their last 5 matches
Over 9.5 corners occurred in 4 of Villarreal's last 5 matches
2nd Half Draw: 15/8
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Borussia Dortmund Preview
Borussia Dortmund is yet to feature in the UEFA Champions League, so this fixture marks their first outing in the competition.
Looking at Borussia Dortmund's performance across all competitions this year, the statistics are as follows:
Matches played: 50
Wins: 29
Draws: 10
Losses: 11
Goals Scored: 102 (Avg. 2.04)
Goals Conceded: 59 (Avg. 1.18)
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Borussia Dortmund
Goals Scored:105
Goals Conceded:61
Average Goals Scored:2.06
Average Goals Conceded:1.2
Wins:30
Goal Difference:44
Date
Game
Result
08/09
Borussia Dortmund
3 - 2
Villarreal
W
05/09
Hoffenheim
2 - 3
Borussia Dortmund
W
01/09
HEBC
0 - 5
Borussia Dortmund
W
29/08
Borussia Dortmund
2 - 0
Hamburger SV
W
22/08
Borussia Dortmund
1 - 2
Bayern München
L
Borussia Dortmund to win the match: 4/5
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Villarreal Preview
On the other hand, Villarreal is yet to play a match in the UEFA Champions League, making this their first appearance in the competition.
Across all competitions this season, the team boasts the following performance:
Matches played: 52
Wins: 23
Draws: 10
Losses: 19
Goals Scored: 89 (Avg. 1.71)
Goals Conceded: 72 (Avg. 1.38)
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Villarreal
Goals Scored:91
Goals Conceded:75
Average Goals Scored:1.72
Average Goals Conceded:1.42
Wins:23
Goal Difference:16
Date
Game
Result
08/09
Borussia Dortmund
3 - 2
Villarreal
L
05/09
Villarreal
2 - 3
Deportivo La Coruña
L
28/08
Deportivo Alavés
1 - 0
Villarreal
L
23/08
Atlético Madrid
2 - 2
Villarreal
D
16/08
Racing Santander
2 - 2
Villarreal
D
Villarreal to win the match: 10/3
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Statistical Insights for Borussia Dortmund vs Villarreal
With at least one of the two sides yet to record a match in this competition, a like-for-like statistical comparison is not yet available for this fixture.
Recent form across all competitions still offers a useful reference point:
Key metrics
Team Form
Borussia Dortmund
Europe - UEFA Champions League
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
W
W
W
L
W
2.4
Home
W
L
W
W
L
1.8
Away
W
W
W
L
L
1.8
Villarreal
Europe - UEFA Champions League
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
L
L
L
D
D
0.4
Home
L
W
L
W
W
1.8
Away
L
D
D
L
D
0.6
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Home Win
4/5
55.87%
Draw
3/1
25%
Away Win
10/3
22.73%
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Key Metrics
Here's a breakdown of the core match metrics that often define betting value: goals scored, goals conceded, corners, and cards.
Analysing these stats offers a sharper view of team tendencies and helps identify markets with consistent trends.
Key metrics
Goals Scored
Borussia Dortmund
13
last 5 matches
Villarreal
8
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Borussia Dortmund scored +63% more goals than Villarreal in the last 5 matches.
Borussia Dortmund and Villarreal goals scored count, last 5 matches
Hoffenheim
3
HEBC
5
Hamburger SV
2
Bayern München
1
Werder Bremen
2
2
Borussia Dortmund
2
Deportivo La Coruña
0
Deportivo Alavés
2
Atlético Madrid
2
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Goals Conceded
Borussia Dortmund
4
last 5 matches
Villarreal
11
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Villarreal conceded +175% more goals than Borussia Dortmund in the last 5 matches.
Borussia Dortmund and Villarreal goals conceded count, last 5 matches
Hoffenheim
2
HEBC
0
Hamburger SV
0
Bayern München
2
Werder Bremen
0
3
Borussia Dortmund
3
Deportivo La Coruña
1
Deportivo Alavés
2
Atlético Madrid
2
Racing Santander
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