Borussia Dortmund vs Ulsan HD predictions for this FIFA Club World Cup tie. Borussia Dortmund face eliminated Ulsan in Cincinnati on Wednesday, aiming to secure a last-16 spot in the Club World Cup with a decisive group stage victory. Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.
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FIFA Club World Cup | June 25 2025 at 8:00 pm UK at TQL Stadium
Borussia Dortmund vs Ulsan HD Predictions


Borussia Dortmund vs Ulsan HD: Can the Bundesliga Giants Avoid a Shock in Cincinnati?
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- Defence Optional for Dortmund: Borussia Dortmund have seen over 3.5 goals land in 10 of their past 12 games, a clear sign that keeping things tight isn’t in their DNA.
- Ulsan Always Find a Way: The K League side have scored in nine of their last 10 fixtures, even when outclassed, which makes them dangerous in defeat.
- Dortmund’s Winning Habit: Despite the chaos, Die Schwarzgelben have emerged victorious in seven of their last eight matches, proving that chaos can still breed results.
Best Bet for Borussia Dortmund vs Ulsan HD
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Under the lights of Cincinnati, Borussia Dortmund step into their final Club World Cup group match knowing a place in the last 16 is just 90 minutes away. Their task? Overcome a winless Ulsan HD side who, despite being mathematically out of the competition, will be eager to restore some pride in their closing match. It’s a meeting of two teams at different ends of the tournament spectrum—one chasing silverware, the other chasing redemption.
Dortmund’s group campaign has been somewhat of a mixed bag. They opened rather tamely with a 0-0 draw against Fluminense, a match that tested the patience of even the most devoted purist. But the real fireworks came in the second outing—an absurd 4-3 rollercoaster win over Mamelodi Sundowns that saw them ship goals as freely as they scored them. A bizarre game, full of drama, errors, and a defensive structure that seemed more theoretical than practical.
Ulsan, for their part, showed flashes of fight despite back-to-back defeats. After narrowly falling to the Sundowns in their opener, they gave Fluminense a first-half scare by going into the break 2-1 up. Unfortunately, as has been their theme this tournament, they unravelled after the interval, conceding three unanswered goals and bowing out with a whimper. Still, they’ve shown they can strike—even if they can’t sustain it.
This fixture might look straightforward on paper, but football loves a twist. And Ulsan, wounded and written off, might just be dangerous because of it.
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Best Bet: Borussia Dortmund to Win & Both Teams to Score
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You might raise an eyebrow and ask, “But aren’t Dortmund miles ahead of Ulsan?” Yes. On paper, they should dominate. But paper doesn’t tackle, mark runners or make late challenges. Let’s face it—Dortmund’s defence has looked about as solid as jelly on a trampoline. They conceded three against Sundowns, and even in the Bundesliga and Champions League, their backline has rarely been watertight. While we can’t reference their historical form outside the data here, their recent showing at this tournament has been telling.
And let’s not forget that Ulsan have managed to find the net in both of their games so far, against opponents who are hardly pushovers. Lee Jin-hyun and Won-Sang Um each struck against Fluminense, and Farias—though yet to open his account in this tournament—remains a genuine threat with his eight league goals.
On the attacking end, Dortmund have options bursting from the seams. Guirassy is the obvious focal point. He’s already scored here and remains their sharpest weapon in front of goal. But even beyond him, they’ve got firepower from Bellingham, Nmecha and Brandt. Whether starting or off the bench, that front line should have more than enough to slice through a defence that’s leaked five goals in two matches.
Still, there’s no masking the imbalance in Dortmund’s system. While they can certainly outscore opponents, keeping a clean sheet isn’t part of the deal. And when a side like Ulsan have nothing to lose, they’ll go for it. No one likes going home without scoring.
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“Dortmund will likely win, but expecting them to do it without conceding is just asking for too much—their back line’s got more holes than a fishing net.”
That pretty much sums it up. Dortmund’s class should carry them through, but don’t be surprised when Ulsan sneak one in. There’s pride on the line for them, and if anything, that can push players to do strange things—like score screamers when no one’s watching.
If we’re picking a likely final score, 3-1 to Dortmund feels about right. Ulsan to score out of sheer defiance, and Dortmund to respond with a professional—if not completely tidy—victory. They’ll be focused on topping the group, but as always, they’ll do it their own messy way.
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