Borussia Dortmund vs PSV Preview - 13/03/2024 - UEFA Champions League
PSV Eindhoven was drawn against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League round 16 clash.
Securing the top spot in their group positioned BVB in Pot 1, offering the potential to face opponents such as Copenhagen, Inter Milan, Lazio, Napoli, Porto, or PSV Eindhoven (with exclusions of RB Leipzig and PSG in the draw). Among the prospective opponents, fans express satisfaction with drawing PSV for Dortmund. While recognizing the absence of easy matchups at this level, avoiding formidable teams like Inter Milan and Napoli is a positive outcome for the Bundesliga side.
Peter Bosz's team has been in exceptional form this season, clinching victory in all 16 of their Eredivisie matches. They've impressively scored 55 goals while conceding only 6. Additionally, they secured a 2nd place finish in a challenging Champions League group featuring Arsenal, Lens, and Sevilla.
As Dortmund gears up for their clash, they aspire to disrupt one of the most formidable teams currently dominating Europe.
Borussia Dortmund vs PSV Prediction - 13/03/2024 - UEFA Champions League
Throughout the years, the Dutch club and the German side have faced each other only once, in 2017. The match was won 4-1 by the Bundesliga giants.
Borussia Dortmund secured a spot in the UEFA Champions League round of 16 by topping the challenging Group F, often referred to as the "group of death." Edin Terzic's team clinched victories against Newcastle United both home and away, along with an impressive away win against AC Milan, claiming the group's top position ahead of Paris Saint-Germain.
PSV Eindhoven, led by former BVB coach Peter Bosz, finished second in Group B behind Arsenal, recording two wins and three draws. Undefeated in all 16 Eredivisie matches, PSV boasts talented players like Johan Bakayoko and poses a formidable challenge for Borussia Dortmund.
After being eliminated in the round of 16 last season, the Black and Yellow are determined to progress to the quarterfinals in the current UEFA Champions League campaign.
Our prediction is that Borussia Dortmund will celebrate a victory with a 1-0 score.
We got only one part of the prediction for the first leg right as we predicted that Borussia will score. PSV also scored and the game ended in a 1-1 leaving the door open for the second leg excitiment.
All now depends on the second leg which will take place at Signal Iduna Park. Dortmund currently have a mixed home form in their last five games as they have three wins, one defeat and one draw.
Meanwhile, PSV are unbeaten in their last five away games.
We predict a draw between the sides with a 1-1 score and Dortmund will win on penalties.
Borussia Dortmund vs PSV Team News
PSV Eindhoven
PSV have been unbeaten this season in the Eredivisie and are holding a hefty ten-point lead.
The 2022-23 season proved highly successful for PSV, narrowly missing out on the title to Feyenoord but securing a second-place finish to qualify for the Champions League play-offs. However, this year, under Bosz's clear directives, PSV has transformed into a pressing powerhouse, evident in their league-leading PPDA rate of 9.2 this season, a significant improvement from 11.7 in the previous season (2022-23).
This ultra-aggressive playing style has particularly excelled in the attacking department, showcasing impressive numbers for the Dutch club.
Borussia Dortmund
After missing out on a long-awaited victory in the domestic league last season, Dortmund are currently fourth in Bundesliga. The German side fall 17 points behind league dominants Bayer Leverkusen.
Currently, the team is looking to bring one of their best performing young talents back. Dortmund considers Sancho as a potential attacking solution for the latter part of the season, expressing confidence in their ability to unlock the winger's full potential and contribute significantly to Dortmund's revival.
The upcoming months will be crucial for the England international's career, with expectations of an enhanced performance within the familiar surroundings of Dortmund. While the extent of his impact on Dortmund's season remains uncertain, the goal is to assist the club in securing a spot in the Champions League for the next campaign.
Borussia Dortmund vs PSV Predicted Lineups
BVB: Kobel; Ryerson, Sule, Schlotterbeck, Maatsen; Can, Sabitzer; Brandt, Reus, Sancho; Fullkrug
PSV: Benitez; Teze, Boscagli, Ramalho, Dest; Saibari, Schouten, Veerman; Bakayoko, De Jong, Lozano
Borussia Dortmund vs PSV Head-to-Head
- PSV 1 - 4 Dortmund
- PSV 1-1 BVB
Games played: 2
- Dortmund wins: 1
- Draws: 1
- PSV wins: 0
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Latest form in the Champions League:
- PSV: D W W D D D
- Dortmund: D W W W D D
Latest form in all competitions:
- PSV: W W D W L D
- Dortmund: D W D W W D
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Borussia Dortmund vs PSV Injury and Suspension list
PSV Eindhoven Injury list:
- Richard Ledezma: Fitness
- Noa Lang: Hamstring injury
Borussia Dortmund injury list:
- Jullien Duranville - Muscle Injury
- Felix Nmecha: Hip problems
- Karim Adeyemi - Syndesmosis ligament tear
- Sebastien Haller - Ankle Injury
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Where to watch Borussia Dortmund vs PSV
- Australia: Stan Sport
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- USA: VIX+, Paramount+