We are down to the final two as Borussia Dortmund will square off against Real Madrid in the Champions League Final on Saturday at Wembley Stadium. We're here to share our Champions League Final odds series and make a Borussia Dortmund-Real Madrid prediction and pick.
Dortmund is excited to be here after winning five matches, drawing two, and losing one in the Group F stage. Ultimately, they overcame Paris, Milan, and Newcastle to get out of the group stage and did enough to get to the final.
Real Madrid absolutely dominated the Group C stage, running right through Napoli, Braga, and Union Berlin. Now, they look to add another championship to the trophy mantle.
Dortmund engaged in a 1-1 draw with PSV in the first leg of the Round of 16. Then, they advanced with a 2-0 win over PSV in the second leg. Dortmund lost 2-1 in the first leg of the quarterfinals to Athletico de Madrid. Then, they bounced back in the second leg, taking down Athletico de Madrid 4-2 to advance. Dortmund defeated Paris 1-0 in the first and second leg to seal their ticket to the Champions League Final.
Real Madrid defeated Leipzig 1-0 in the first leg of the Round of 16 before finishing them 2-1 in the second leg, thanks to penalty kicks. Next, they battled Manchester City to a 3-3 draw in the first leg of the quarterfinals before a 1-1 draw in the second leg saw them outlast the Premiere League powerhouse in penalty kicks.
Real Madrid then engaged in a 2-2 tie with Bayern in the first leg of the semifinals. Finally, they sealed their ticket to the Champions League Final with a 2-1 win over Bayern in the second leg.
Dortmund is 1-1 in Champions League Finals, but they have not won since 1997. Real Madrid started the Champions League with five straight championships. Overall, they are 14-3 in Champions League Final showdowns. Real Madrid won their last title in 2022 with a win over Liverpool.
Real Madrid leads the all-time series with six wins, while Dortmund has three. Also, the teams have played to five draws. Real Madrid won 3-2 in the most recent match in 2-18.
Here are the Champions League odds, courtesy of FanDuel.
Champions League Final Odds: Borussia Dortmund-Real Madrid Odds
Real Madrid: -350
Borussia Dortmund: +250
Over 2.5 goals: -148
Under 2.5 goals: +122
How to Watch Borussia Dortmund vs. Real Madrid
Time: 3:00 PM ET/12:00 PM PT
TV: CBS
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Why Borussia Dortmund Will Win
Borussia is a heavy underdog in this one, and they know it. Despite that, they still have a great chance to win this match but will need to play a perfect game.
Dortmund has not scored much, yet forward Niclas Füllkrug leads the team with three goals and two assists in this tournament. Meanwhile, midfielder Marcel Sabitzer has tallied one goal and five assists. Midfielder Marco Reus has added two goals and one assist. Likewise, midfielder Julian Brandt has delivered two goals and two assists.
Why Real Madrid Will Win
Real Madrid is the favorite because they know how to score goals in droves. Amazingly, they have three players with five goals and one with four in this tournament.
Forward Rodrigo leads this squad with five goals and two assists. Meanwhile, midfielder Vinicius Junior has added five goals and five assists. Midfielder Joseulu has tallied five goals. Also, midfielder Bellingham has tallied four goals and four assists.
The defense has been a little shaky at times. Yet, defender Rudiger has done okay and even has an assist. But currently, Real Madrid has a choice of goalkeepers. Thibaut Courtois and Andriy Lunin are the choices, as both are getting a chance, with Courtois likely starting this final.
Real Madrid will win this match if they can continue attacking the defense with little resistance. They also need to avoid making mistakes and turning the ball over.
Final Borussia Dortmund-Real Madrid Prediction & Pick
Dortmund has a good chance of pulling the upset because they have the defenders who can pull it off. Yet, it seems like the challenge might be too overwhelming. There is a reason why Real Madrid has been a powerhouse for so long. Ultimately, they have been here before and are looking for their 15th title. Expect more of the same as this offensive force exerts its will on Dortmund and finds the back of the net several times on their way to a championship.
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Final Borussia Dortmund-Real Madrid Prediction & Pick: Real Madrid: -350
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