Analysis and prediction for Borussia Dortmund vs Lille: Home advantage
The match between Borussia Dortmund and Lille in the Champions League will take place at 3:00 AM on March 5th. Nghe An Newspaper analyzes the form, provides football commentary, and predicts the score.
Latest team news for Borussia Dortmund vs Lille
Dortmund's squad remained relatively stable ahead of the first leg, with Julian Ryerson returning to training on Monday after recovering from illness. However, Carney Chukwuemeka's participation was still uncertain, while Felix Nmecha (knee injury) and Filippo Mane (muscle problem) were definitely sidelined.
Nevertheless, with his impressive performance at right-back last weekend, Yan Couto may continue to be trusted, helping manager Kovac avoid having to bring Ryerson back too soon. Meanwhile, Julian Brandt is aiming to make his mark in the club's history.
The German midfielder has already provided five assists in the 2024-25 Champions League season and needs just one more to equal Dortmund's record for assists in a single season. This record is currently held by Ousmane Dembélé, with six assists in the 2016-17 season.
On the other side of the pitch, Lille also has a player nearing a historic milestone. Their star striker, Jonathan David – who is predicted to be the focus of the summer transfer window – needs just one more goal to become Les Dogues' top scorer in major European competitions.
The Canadian forward, who is about to become a free agent, only came on as a substitute against PSG but is likely to return to the starting lineup in place of Chuba Akpom. Meanwhile, Andre Gomes or young talent Ayyoub Bouaddi will fill the role of Nabil Bentaleb, who is ineligible to play.
In addition, Lille also suffered a loss of personnel as Tiago Santos (ACL ligament injury), Samuel Umtiti (calf injury) and Edon Zhegrova (groin problem) were all unavailable for this match.
Latest predicted lineups for Borussia Dortmund vs Lille
Borussia Dortmund:
Kobel; Couto, Can, Schlotterbeck, Bensebaini; Sabitzer, Gross; Adeyemi, Brandt, Gittens; Guirassy
Lille:
Chevalier; Meunier, Diakite, Alexsandro, Gudmundsson; Andre, Bouaddi; Haraldsson, Angel Gomes, Bakker; David
Latest football match prediction: Borussia Dortmund vs Lille
The first leg of the Champions League play-off between Sporting and Borussia Dortmund has virtually sealed the fate of this tie, with the German team securing a convincing 3-0 victory. Thanks to this advantage, the 2023-24 season's runner-up only needs to avoid a slip-up at home to officially qualify for the round of 16.
In the second leg, Dortmund only needed a goalless draw to secure their place in the next round. This also marks their sixth appearance in the Champions League round of 16 in the last seven seasons – a competition that has become a reliable springboard for them amidst their struggles in the Bundesliga.
Under the guidance of coach Niko Kovac, Dortmund is gradually regaining its form in the domestic league. After a 6-0 thrashing of Union Berlin on February 22nd, they continued with a comfortable 2-0 home victory against St Pauli last Saturday.
Leading scorer Serhou Guirassy – who is currently at the top of the Champions League scoring charts with 10 goals – broke the deadlock, before Karim Adeyemi sealed the victory. This also marks the first time Dortmund have won two consecutive Bundesliga matches this season.
Despite showing signs of improvement, Kovac's team has yet to break away in the Bundesliga standings and needs more time to close the gap with the leading group. Therefore, progressing further than last year's Champions League round might be the best way for them to secure a place in the 2025-26 season.
Meanwhile, Lille are hoping to capitalize on Dortmund's less-than-impressive home form – they have won only two of their last nine matches at Signal Iduna Park. The French club also aims to make history, having never advanced beyond the Champions League round of 16 before.
From qualifying to finishing seventh in the 36-team group stage, the 2020-21 Ligue 1 champions had a memorable journey. Notably, they defeated both Madrid representatives and secured a crushing 6-1 victory against Feyenoord.
Lille's effectiveness in front of goal was key to their direct qualification to the round of 16, with Bruno Genesio's team achieving a conversion rate of 22.7% – the highest among all participating teams. However, they recently suffered a costly lesson regarding their attack when they lost 1-4 to Paris Saint-Germain last Saturday.
Nevertheless, Jonathan David's late goal in that match helped Lille extend their scoring streak to 11 games, a positive sign ahead of their crucial away trip to Signal Iduna Park.
When Dortmund and Lille face each other on Tuesday night, it will be the first time the two teams have met in over 22 years. Their only previous encounter was in the 2001-02 UEFA Cup Round of 16, where Dortmund advanced on away goals after a 1-1 aggregate draw.
Latest Borussia Dortmund vs Lille score prediction
Based on the above football analysis, we and leading football websites worldwide have provided our predictions for the match.Borussia Dortmund vs Lilleas follows:
- Sportsmole:Borussia Dortmund 2-0 Lille
- WhoScore:Borussia Dortmund 2-1 Lille
- Our newspaper predicts:Borussia Dortmund 3-1 Lille
When and where can I watch Borussia Dortmund vs Lille live?
To watch the Borussia Dortmund vs Lille match live in the Champions League at 3:00 AM on March 5th, viewers can tune in to the following channels:K+ Sport,K+PMor online sports channels. We hope you enjoy watching football.
