Borussia Dortmund’s recent run of form has left a lot to be desired about their title credentials and heading to this game against one of the Premier League front runners, Tottenham Hotspur, there is an aspect of their game that they have lost, which could turn very costly here. Dortmund have conceded three goals per game in their last two matches and an earlier draw means they head to this game winless and with very many questions about their defence and its ability to hold off matches. They recently got eliminated from the German Cup by Werder Bremen and soon after let go of a three – goal lead to draw 3 – 3 with Hoffenheim. They have also failed to keep a clean sheet in the last four matches, conceding eight goals and they will hope to close up a bit when they face this Spurs side that has averaged two goals per game in the last three. Two wins and a draw at home was Spurs’ return at the group stage, where they went on to finish second in Group B and having faced Barcelona, they will not be so cowed about this visit. Dortmund have not been the strongest away from home in the Champions League; they have managed just three wins in their last 10 away matches in the competition and lost five. They have also managed just two clean sheets in the last 10 away matches in the competition. Each of these two sides has won twice in the four meetings they have had, and each of the matches has seen over 2.5 goals scored
Borussia Dortmund’s recent run of form has left a lot to be desired about their title credentials and heading to this game against one of the Premier League front runners, Tottenham Hotspur, there is an aspect of their game that they have lost, which could turn very costly here. Dortmund have conceded three goals per game in their last two matches and an earlier draw means they head to this game winless and with very many questions about their defence and its ability to hold off matches. They recently got eliminated from the German Cup by Werder Bremen and soon after let go of a three – goal lead to draw 3 – 3 with Hoffenheim. They have also failed to keep a clean sheet in the last four matches, conceding eight goals and they will hope to close up a bit when they face this Spurs side that has averaged two goals per game in the last three. Two wins and a draw at home was Spurs’ return at the group stage, where they went on to finish second in Group B and having faced Barcelona, they will not be so cowed about this visit. Dortmund have not been the strongest away from home in the Champions League; they have managed just three wins in their last 10 away matches in the competition and lost five. They have also managed just two clean sheets in the last 10 away matches in the competition. Each of these two sides has won twice in the four meetings they have had, and each of the matches has seen over 2.5 goals scored
Spurs are grinding results at the minute but doing the business without Harry Kane and Dele Alli. Heung-Min Son has to be in the potential list of six for Premier League player of the year. He is carrying Spurs through and his energy levels have been outstanding. Both teams will open up and attack well. Dortmund will not be as adventurous - they will sit in and counter-attack which will be dangerous for Spurs, and they will choke them and try to boss midfield.
Tottenham have won 3 and lost 2 of their last 5 matches played, and sit 3rd in the English Premiership, Tottenham did finish 2nd in their Group B stages behind Barcelonia . Borrusia Dortmund have won 2 drawn 2 and lost 1 of their last 5 matches played, and sit Top of the German Bundesliga , and also finished Top of their Group A stage games played. Tottenham did met Borussia Dortmund last year in the UCL winning both legs 3-1 at home and 1-2 away. Borrusia Dortmund have only lost once all season their their domestic league and that was away game against Fortuna Dusseldorf 2-1. Tottenham have lost 4 times at home in their domestic league last losing at home 0-1 against Man Utd in Jan, however have won their last 4 league games played on the bounce. I am taking Tottenham to win this match at home tonight.
C'est un duel qui devrait faire des étincelles entre deux formations assez offensives et portées vers l'attaque. Tottenham veut profiter de l'avantage de jouer à la maison pour prendre une option avant le retour mais le Borussia est très coriace et ne compte pas se laisser faire si facilement. Dans une mauvaise série actuelle de résultats, les Borussen doivent se reprendre et ramener un résultat positif qui regonflerait le moral des troupes. Sachant la force de réaction des joueurs de Dortmund quand ils sont dans le dur, on parie sur une victoire de ces derniers.
Borussia Dortmund’s recent run of form has left a lot to be desired about their title credentials and heading to this game against one of the Premier League front runners, Tottenham Hotspur, there is an aspect of their game that they have lost, which could turn very costly here. Dortmund have conceded three goals per game in their last two matches and an earlier draw means they head to this game winless and with very many questions about their defence and its ability to hold off matches. They recently got eliminated from the German Cup by Werder Bremen and soon after let go of a three – goal lead to draw 3 – 3 with Hoffenheim. They have also failed to keep a clean sheet in the last four matches, conceding eight goals and they will hope to close up a bit when they face this Spurs side that has averaged two goals per game in the last three. Two wins and a draw at home was Spurs’ return at the group stage, where they went on to finish second in Group B and having faced Barcelona, they will not be so cowed about this visit. Dortmund have not been the strongest away from home in the Champions League; they have managed just three wins in their last 10 away matches in the competition and lost five. They have also managed just two clean sheets in the last 10 away matches in the competition. Each of these two sides has won twice in the four meetings they have had, and each of the matches has seen over 2.5 goals scored