Borussia Dortmund will be hoping to bounce back from their disappointing 0-0 draw against Fluminese in their opening game of the FIFA Club World Cup (CWC) in Group F when they take on Mamelodi Sundowns on Saturday evening. Sundowns currently top the group having beaten Ulsan 1-0 in their opening fixture.
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Mamelodi Sundowns vs Borussia Dortmund prediction: Dortmund to get back on track?
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- Sundowns' win against Ulsan last time out was their first in three games in all competitions.
- Dortmund were on a six-match winning streak before drawing to Fluminese.
- In each of those six victories, Dortmund scored at least three goals.
Correct score prediction: Mamelodi Sundowns 0-3 Borussia Dortmund
Despite a positive result for Sundowns in their opening match, Dortmund pose a completely different level of opposition for the South African side. The Germans should win fairly comfortably, and given the high amount of clean sheets they have been keeping of late, Dortmund could even win to-nil.
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Pre-game odds and win probability: Dortmund heavily favoured by bookmakers
- HOME: 8/1 (9.00) – 11.1%
- DRAW: 19/4 (5.75) – 17.4%
- AWAY: 2/7 (1.29) – 77.8%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As expected given the level that both clubs usually play at, Dortmund are huge favourites to claim their first win of the tournament. Both a draw and a Sundowns victory are given less than a 20% chance of happening, according to the implied probabilities.
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Most recent H2Hs: No previous meetings
These two teams have never faced off in a competitive meeting before.
Mamelodi Sundowns preview: Sticking to same XI?
Sundowns have no fresh injuries or suspensions to report, so they could stick to the same XI that beat Ulsan in their opener.
Predicted lineup: Williams (GK), Mudau, Cupido, Kekana, Lunga, Zwane, Mokoena, Allende, Costa, Rayners & Sales
South Africa Premier 11/05/25
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Stellenbosch FC
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Mamelodi Sundowns
3
South Africa Premier 07/05/25
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Chippa United
0
Mamelodi Sundowns
3
South Africa Premier 03/05/25
W
Cape Town City
0
Mamelodi Sundowns
2
South Africa Premier 30/04/25
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Richards Bay FC
0
Mamelodi Sundowns
3
CAF Champions League 25/04/25
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Al Ahly Cairo
1
Mamelodi Sundowns
1
Borussia Dortmund preview: Same trio still out
Dortmund remain without injured trio Emre Can, Nico Schlotterbeck and Salih Ozcan for this one, as new signing Jobe Bellingham continues to push for a starting XI spot.
Predicted lineup: Kobel (GK), Sule, Anton, Bensebaini, Ryerson, Sabitzer, GroB, Svensson, Adeyemi, Brandt & Guirassy
Germany Bundesliga I 11/05/25
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Bayer Leverkusen
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Borussia Dortmund
4
Germany Bundesliga I 03/05/25
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Wolfsburg
0
Borussia Dortmund
4
Germany Bundesliga I 26/04/25
W
TSG Hoffenheim
2
Borussia Dortmund
3
Germany Bundesliga I 20/04/25
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Borussia M'gladbach
2
Borussia Dortmund
3
UEFA Champions League 15/04/25
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Barcelona
1
Borussia Dortmund
3
Player to watch: Serhou Guirassy
Serhou Guirassy failed to get off the mark in Borussia Dortmund's opener, and he will be determined to put that right against Mamelodi Sundowns. The striker has scored an impressive total of 34 goals across all competitions so far in the 2024/25 campaign, and will be key if Dortmund have ambitions of going all the way.
Indeed, the Bundesliga side should still be confident of qualifying from the group despite a disappointing opening match. A win against Sundowns should see them through.