The quarterfinals of the UEFA Champions League has been a major stumbling block of late for Manchester City, which has failed to make it past this round each of the last three seasons. The Cityzens also have not enjoyed success in their two-game history against Borussia Dortmund, losing one match and drawing the other during group-stage play in the 2012-13 campaign. Manchester City attempts to reverse both trends when it hosts Dortmund in the first leg of their 2021 UEFA Champions League quarterfinal tie on Tuesday. The Cityzens have recorded seven wins and a draw in this year's competition, while Dortmund has registered five and two, respectively, after losing its group-stage opener against Lazio.
Kickoff from Etihad Stadium is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET. The latest Manchester City vs. Borussia Dortmund odds from William Hill Sportsbook list Manchester City as 1.5-goal and -350 money-line favorites, while the over-under for total goals scored is 2.5. Before making any Borussia Dortmund vs. Manchester City picks, be sure to see the UEFA Champions League predictions and betting advice from SportsLine's soccer guru Martin Green.
After working in the sports betting industry for several years, Green became a professional sports writer and handicapper. Since then, his European soccer picks have been spot-on. Green has generated over $18,200 for $100 bettors since the 2017-18 season.
Now, Green has set his sights on Manchester City vs. Borussia Dortmund. You can head to SportsLine to see his picks. Here are several odds and trends for Borussia Dortmund vs. Manchester City:
- Manchester City vs. Borussia Dortmund spread: Manchester City -1.5
- Manchester City vs. Borussia Dortmund over-under: 2.5 goals
- Manchester City vs. Borussia Dortmund money line: Manchester City -350, Dortmund +900, Draw +475
- CITY: The Cityzens have won six straight games against German teams
- BVB: Dortmund has lost five consecutive meetings with Premier League clubs
Top Champions League predictions for Manchester City vs. Borussia Dortmund
Green is leaning under 2.5 goals in Tuesday's matchup between Manchester City and Borussia Dortmund. Scoring against the Cityzens in the Champions League this season has been nearly impossible. The club allowed one goal in its group-stage opener against Porto but has not been scored on since, as it enters Tuesday's match having posted seven consecutive clean sheets. In all competitions, Manchester City has registered shutouts in each of its last four contests.
The Cityzens have recorded more clean sheets (28) and given up fewer goals (26) in all competitions than any other team in Europe's top five leagues this season. Borussia Dortmund has an elite forward than can cause problems for Man City in Erling Haaland, who has scored 33 goals in 32 matches across all competitions this campaign. However, the 20-year-old has been held without a goal in five of his last six games, including each of the last four, which is one of the reasons Green is leaning toward the under on Tuesday.
How to make picks for Borussia Dortmund vs. Manchester City
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