Bologna will take on Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League on Tuesday, 21 January in a must-win match for the hosts.
The Italian outfit need to win both of their remaining two league matches to stand any chance of qualifying for the next stage of the tournament but after failing to win any of their first six, it's a long shot.
Borussia Dortmund, meanwhile, are chasing a position in the top eight. They come into this one in ninth position and a win would almost certainly take them inside those positions.
As part of this week's round of Champions League betting tips, here is our Bologna vs Borussia Dortmund prediction.
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Bologna vs Borussia Dortmund prediction: The hosts face elimination
Key stats
- Borussia Dortmund have two of their three away matches in the Champions League this season.
- Bologna have failed to win three of their last four matches in all competitions.
- Both teams have scored in each of Bologna's last four matches.
Correct score prediction: Bologna 1-2 Borussia Dortmund
Neither of these two teams go into this match in good domestic form, but Borussia Dormtund's Champions League experience should be enough to see them come away with three points. Last year's finalists have been good on the road so far in the Champions League, and they are likely to capitalise on Bologna's nerves.
Pre-game odds and win probability: The visitors go in as favourites
- HOME: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
- DRAW: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.8%
- AWAY: 21/20 (2.05) – 48.8%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Bologna vs Borussia Dortmund odds suggest that the hosts face elimination from the competition this week with the Germans going in as the favourites. Ladbrokes have given Bologna just a 29.4% chance of winning despite being at home while Dortmund have been given a 48.8% chance of taking three points back home with them.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
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This will be the first time that Bologna and Borussia Dortmund's first-ever match against each other in a competitive setting which adds an extra layer of intrigue to the fixture. They have previously met in a friendly match, with Dortmund coming out on top in a 3-0 victory in the summer of 2021.
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