The UEFA Champions League is back in action with a series of second leg matches this week as Borussia Dortmund face Sevilla at the Westfalenstadion on Tuesday. Both teams have struggled in recent weeks and have a point to prove coming into this game.
Sevilla have had a stellar season but their recent crisis has given Julen Lopetegui a series of issues to resolve. The Andalusians suffered a shock 2-1 loss to Elche this weekend and have a mountain to climb in this game.
Borussia Dortmund started their high-profile game against Bayern Munich in an ideal way, but suffered a 4-2 loss that day. The Ruhr Valley giants have been inconsistent this season and can’t afford to slip in this game.
Borussia Dortmund vs Sevilla head to head
Borussia Dortmund and Sevilla are on a level playing field when it comes to the head-to-head record and have won one game each out of three games played between the two teams. The matches between the two teams have often seen multiple goals and a lot of drama.
The first leg between the two teams saw Sevilla quickly take the lead at Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan Stadium. Borussia Dortmund however made an impressive comeback and came away with a 3-2 victory.
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Borussia Dortmund vs Sevilla team news
Borussia Dortmund
Jadon Sancho, Axel Witsel, Marcel Schmelzer, Raphael Guerreiro, Giovanni Reyna and Manuel Akanji are currently injured and have been excluded from this match. Roman Burki and Lukasz Piszczek have recovered from their blows and are available for this match.
Injured: Jadon Sancho, Axel Witsel, Marcel Schmelzer, Raphael Guerreiro, Giovanni Reyna, Manuel Akanji
Doubtful: No
Suspended: No
Seville
Aleix Vidal was injured earlier this week and is not available for this game. Yassine Bounou also carries a blow and remains a doubt before this match. Sevilla haven’t been at their best in recent weeks and will likely name a solid side for this game.
Injured: Aleix vidal
Doubtful: Yassine Bounou
Suspended: No
Borussia Dortmund vs Sevilla Predict XI
Borussia Dortmund XI predicts (4-2-3-1): Marwin Hitz; Mateu Morey, Mats Hummels, Manuel Akanji, Thomas Meunier; Thomas Delaney, Mahmoud Dahoud; Thorgan Hazard, Marco Reus, Jude Bellingham; Erling Haaland
Sevilla Predicted XI (4-3-3): Tomas Vaclik; Karim Rekik, Jules Kounde, Diego Carlos, Jesus Navas; Ivan Rakitic, Fernando, Joan Jordan; Alejandro Gomez, Suso, Youssef En-Nesyri
Prediction Borussia Dortmund vs Sevilla
Borussia Dortmund made an impressive start against Bayern Munich but suffered a series of defensive fouls that day. The Germans scored three away goals last week but will have to beware of another collapse in this game.
Sevilla have lost four of their last five games in all competitions and will have to play off their own skin this week. Borussia Dortmund are in better shape at the moment and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Borussia Dortmund 2-1 Sevilla
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