A trip to the semifinals of the UEFA Champions League is up for grabs when Borussia Dortmund host Atletico Madrid for the second leg of their quarterfinal tie on Tuesday. Dortmund, who haven't reached the semifinals since 2012-13, will need strong performances at both ends of the pitch after dropping a 2-1 decision in the first leg. Atletico Madrid are seeking their first semifinal appearance since 2016-17, when they failed to avenge their loss to Real Madrid in the final of the competition a year earlier.
Kickoff at Signal Iduna Park is set for 3 p.m. ET. Dortmund are +115 favorites (risk $100 to win $115) in the latest Borussia Dortmund vs. Atletico Madrid odds, while Atletico are +210 underdogs. A 90-minute draw is priced at +270 and the over/under for total goals scored is 2.5. Before locking in any Atletico Madrid vs. Borussia Dortmund picks, you need to see what proven SportsLine's soccer expert Martin Green has to say.
After working in the sports betting industry for several years, Green became a professional sports writer and handicapper and has covered the game worldwide. In 2023, Green was profitable in multiple areas on his soccer picks, including the Champions League (+3.05 units), FA Cup (+3.07), EFL Cup (+4.47) and Euro 2024 Qualifiers (+6.30), among others. He also has been solid with his Premier League picks this year, going 21-14 (+6.92).
Now, Green has broken down Borussia Dortmund vs. Atletico Madrid from every angle and revealed his picks and UEFA Champions League predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see Green's picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for Atletico Madrid vs. Dortmund:
- Dortmund vs. Atletico Madrid money line: Dortmund +115, Atletico Madrid +210, Draw +270
- Dortmund vs. Atletico Madrid over/under: 2.5 goals
- Dortmund vs. Atletico Madrid spread: Dortmund -0.5 (+110)
- BD: Der BVB are 5-4-1 in their last 10 home matches against Spanish clubs
- AM: Los Colchoneros have lost eight of their last nine road meetings with Bundesliga teams
- Borussia Dortmund vs. Atletico Madrid picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why you should back Borussia Dortmund
Der BVB will be looking for their top goal producers in the Bundesliga to generate some necessary offense on Tuesday. Forwards Niclas Fullkrug and Donyell Malen are among five players tied for seventh in Germany's top league this season with 11 goals apiece, but they both have converted just once during Champions League play. Fullkrug tallied in the group stage against Newcastle United, while Malen scored in Dortmund's 1-1 draw with PSV Eindhoven in the first leg of their Round of 16 matchup.
The 31-year-old Fullkrug also has notched a pair of assists, putting him one behind Marcel Sabitzer for the team lead. Sabitzer has yet to convert in the UCL, but the Austrian midfielder netted both goals in Dortmund's 2-1 triumph over Borussia Monchengladbach on Saturday in Bundesliga action. Midfielder Marco Reus and winger Karim Adeyemi have scored two goals apiece to lead Dortmund in this competition, with the former converting in the club's 2-0 second-leg victory against Eindhoven. See which team to pick here.
Why you should back Atletico Madrid
Los Colchoneros were one of the top offensive teams during the group stage of the competitio, as they recorded 17 goals - one fewer than Manchester City. Atletico have netted at least two goals in seven of their last eight Champions League matches and given up fewer than two goals in six straight contests. French forward Antoine Griezmann is tied for second in the UCL with six goals, converting in five of his nine outings, and notched his first assist in the team's victory against Dortmund.
The 33-year-old Griezmann is among the top goal-scorers in La Liga this season, as he is tied for seventh with 13 goals. He is one behind Alvaro Morata, who leads Los Colchoneros and shares fifth place in league play with 14 goals. The 31-year-old striker is one away from matching the career high he set in 2016-17 while with Real Madrid. See which team to pick here.
How to make Borussia Dortmund vs. Atletico Madrid picks
Green has broken down Tuesday's match from every possible angle and is leaning Over on the total. He also has locked in a pair of confident best bets, including one that pays plus-money, and is offering a full breakdown of this Champions League clash. He's sharing his Champions League picks and analysis only at SportsLine.
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