Juventus vs Borussia Dortmund Predictions

Juventus vs Borussia Dortmund predictions for this Champions League fixture. Juventus host Borussia Dortmund at Allianz Stadium on Tuesday as the Champions League returns, with both giants targeting a strong start in the group stage. Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.

Champions League | Sep 16 2025 at 8:00 pm UK at Allianz Stadium

Juventus vs Borussia Dortmund Predictions

Will Juventus’ perfect start be halted by Dortmund’s resilience in Turin?

• Juventus have won six straight home matches in Serie A, but they conceded three times in their last outing against Inter Milan, showing defensive fragility remains.
• Borussia Dortmund have kept three clean sheets in their first four matches this season, equalling their total from the previous 19 fixtures across all competitions.
• Juventus’ Champions League form last season saw them fail to score in three of their final four league phase games, highlighting how unpredictable they can be in Europe.

Best Bet for Juventus vs Borussia Dortmund

The Champions League returns with a heavyweight clash at Allianz Stadium as Juventus entertain Borussia Dortmund in what feels like an early test of both sides’ credentials. The Italians arrive in excellent domestic form, fresh from a thrilling 4-3 win over Inter Milan at the weekend, a match that underlined their attacking firepower but also exposed some defensive vulnerabilities. Igor Tudor’s men have won all three of their Serie A outings, but stepping into European competition is a different animal, and the scars of last season’s struggles in this tournament will not have healed completely.

Dortmund, meanwhile, make the trip from Germany with their confidence intact. A comfortable 2-0 success against Heidenheim kept their strong start ticking, and Niko Kovac’s men are unbeaten so far this term. They have looked compact defensively, surprisingly so given key absentees, and they also possess a forward line capable of turning half-chances into goals. They may not have Juventus’ aura at home, but BVB have shown enough on the road already this season to suggest they will not be intimidated in Turin. With both sides eyeing an opening statement, the stage is set for a fiery encounter.

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Best Bet for this match

Here at BettingTips4You we don’t scatter multiple suggestions – we focus on one standout call, the selection we feel represents the clearest path to value. For Juventus vs Borussia Dortmund, our Best Bet is both teams to score.

The reasoning is fairly straightforward but backed by evidence. Juventus are irresistible going forward right now. Jonathan David and Dusan Vlahovic form a partnership that looks dynamic, with Kenan Yildiz buzzing around them to knit play together. Against Inter, even when chasing the game, Juve found ways to carve openings and scored four against one of Serie A’s most stubborn back lines. That shows this team are brimming with confidence in the attacking third.

At the same time, Juve’s defensive solidity has wavered. For the first time this season they conceded multiple goals at the weekend, and with a back three of Federico Gatti, Bremer and Lloyd Kelly, there is still a sense this unit is settling. Dortmund, with Serhou Guirassy leading the line and Jobe Bellingham breaking from midfield, will fancy their chances of getting in behind or pouncing on lapses.

The Germans may be missing senior defenders like Emre Can, Niklas Sule and Nico Schlotterbeck, but their makeshift back three has still delivered consecutive clean sheets. However, expecting them to keep Juventus at bay for 90 minutes in Turin feels a stretch, especially given Juve’s knack for late goals. Yet BVB’s pace on the break, with the likes of Julian Brandt supplying runs from deep, will ensure they pose a constant threat of their own.

As BettingTips4You.com expert Wolfgang Shotten explained:

“It is difficult to see this staying quiet. Juventus are flying forward, Dortmund thrive in transitions, and both will expose the other’s flaws eventually. This game screams goals from both sides.”

The balance of probabilities leans strongly towards each side finding the net. Juventus’ perfect domestic start suggests they’ll attack relentlessly, while Dortmund’s confidence and away form mean they should not be discounted from getting on the scoresheet.

Correct score prediction

A 2-2 draw looks a likely outcome. Juventus’ firepower almost guarantees goals, but Dortmund’s pace and directness will exploit spaces. Both sides appear too strong in attack to be denied.

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