Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund will face off today at 3:00 p.m. EDT at Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund, Germany.
Barcelona is favored at a -122 price, with the over/under set at 3.5 (+105o / -139u) goals.
Let's get into my Barcelona vs. Dortmund prediction.
Barcelona vs. Dortmund Odds, Prediction
| Barcelona Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-0.5 -135 | 3.5 +105o / -135u | -122 |
| Dortmund Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+0.5 -110 | 3.5 +105o / -135u | +280 |
Barcelona vs. Dortmund spread: Barcelona -0.5 (-135), Dortmund +0.5 (-110)
Barcelona vs. Dortmund over/under: 3.5 (+105o / -135u)
Barcelona vs. Dortmund moneyline: Barcelona -122, Dortmund +280
Barcelona vs. Dortmund best bet: Under 3.5 Total Goals (-135) via DraftKings
Barcelona Prediction
Winning a sixth Champions League title is the dream of every Barça fan, and Barcelona is getting closer and closer to the Grand Final in Munich.
In the first leg, the Spanish side steamrolled Borussia Dortmund with goals from Raphinha, Lamine Yamal, and a Lewandowski brace, putting one foot firmly into the semifinals. However, soccer has taught us that nothing is guaranteed, and you should never celebrate too early.
Barcelona's current form is outstanding. In addition to fighting for a spot among Europe’s top four, Hansi Flick’s squad is leading LaLiga and holds a four-point lead over Real Madrid with just six games remaining. As if that weren’t enough, Barcelona is also looking ahead to April 26, when they’ll face Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey Final.
Dortmund Prediction
On the other side of the pitch stands Borussia Dortmund, the latest victim of a Flick-led team—and perhaps one of the sides that knows him best, given his years managing Bayern Munich. Pulling off a comeback in this match seems nearly impossible, but Barcelona will have to face Dortmund’s 12th man: their home crowd.
Soccer fans know just how difficult it is for visiting teams to play at Signal Iduna Park, with the constant pressure coming from that wall of passionate supporters in Dortmund. This will be Borussia Dortmund’s trump card to stop Barcelona from settling into their rhythm.
If Dortmund can tighten up their defensive weaknesses, the pace of Karim Adeyemi and Jamie Bynoe-Gittens, combined with Serhou Guirassy’s clinical finishing, will be crucial in their quest for a dramatic comeback.
Barcelona vs. Dortmund Pick
While I think a dramatic comeback by Borussia Dortmund is highly unlikely, Niko Kovac’s team will play with their heads held high—for themselves and for their passionate supporters who always pack Signal Iduna Park, no matter how tough the challenge.
I also expect Flick to field a mix of starters and backups, aiming to rotate the squad with one eye on the upcoming Copa del Rey Final against Real Madrid.
That said, I don’t believe this rotation will impact Barcelona’s high level of play. The best bet for this match is Under 3.5 Total Goals.
