Five-time UEFA Champions League holders FC Barcelona will continue their hunt for a sixth title when they host Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund in the quarterfinals at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys on Wednesday, April 9th, 2025. Africa Foot expert Allan Damba looks into the upcoming clash and provides his prediction.
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To reach the Last Eight, Barcelona cruised past Portuguese outfit Benfica with a dominant 4-1 aggregate win, securing a 1-0 result in the first leg before wrapping it up with a 3-1 victory at home.
Dortmund, meanwhile, edged French Ligue 1 side Lille 3-2 over two legs. After a 1-1 draw in the first leg, goals from Emre Can and Maximilian Beier in the second sealed their spot in the quarterfinals.
Over the weekend, Dortmund were emphatic 4-1 winners against Freiburg, while Barcelona were held to a 1-1 draw by Real Betis.
Barcelona Recent Form Analysis
Barcelona have looked sharp in recent weeks, winning four of their last five matches and drawing the other. They have scored 13 goals in that span while conceding just four.
- Last Five Games: 4 wins, 1 draw
- Latest Result: Barcelona 1-1 Real Betis
Dortmund Recent Form Analysis
Dortmund’s form has been more inconsistent, with three wins and two defeats in their last five outings. They’ve found the back of the net nine times while letting in six.
- Last Five Games: 3 wins, 2 losses
- Latest Result: Freiburg 1-4 Dortmund
Head-to-Head Record (Last Five Matches)
- Dortmund 2–3 Barcelona
- Barcelona 3–1 Dortmund
- Dortmund 0–0 Barcelona
- Dortmund 1–1 Barcelona
- Barcelona 2–0 Dortmund
Barcelona have had the upper hand in recent meetings, winning three of the last five and remaining unbeaten.
Our Prediction for Barcelona vs Dortmund
Barcelona will aim to take control of the tie in the first leg, especially with home advantage. While Dortmund have firepower, their defensive fragility could be exposed.
Betting Tips:
- Home Win (1) – 1.39 odds on 1xBet
- Over 2.5 Goals – 1.39 odds on 1xBet
Player to Watch: Serhou Guirassy
The Guinea international has been in sensational form for Dortmund, bagging 25 goals and five assists in 37 appearances across all competitions. Guirassy’s clinical finishing and movement will be key if Dortmund are to pose a threat in Spain.
