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January 20, 2026
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Tottenham Hotspur vs Borussia Dortmund Prediction
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stephenmk
Our Tottenham vs Borussia Dortmund Prediction
Tottenham welcome Borussia Dortmund to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in a Champions League group stage clash that pits two clubs heading in opposite directions. Spurs are struggling domestically but thriving in Europe, while Dortmund arrive in strong Bundesliga form and look primed to take advantage of their hosts’ instability.
Champions League Betting Picks
✅ Dortmund to Win – 1.44
✅ Over 2.5 Goals – 1.72
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Tottenham Searching for Relief in Europe
It’s been a tough few weeks for Thomas Frank’s side. Knocked out of the FA Cup by Aston Villa and beaten at home by West Ham, pressure is mounting on the manager as his team’s Premier League campaign continues to falter.
Europe, however, has been a different story. Spurs have taken 11 points from six Champions League games, leaving them on the brink of qualification. Despite their domestic woes, their European form offers some hope, with three wins from three home games in the competition so far.
Injuries remain a major issue, with Richarlison, Kulusevski, Maddison, and Bentancur all sidelined. That lack of experience and creativity could be telling against an in-form Dortmund outfit.
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Dortmund Thriving Under Kovac
Niko Kovac’s Borussia Dortmund are unbeaten in 17 of their 18 Bundesliga games, fresh from a thrilling 3-2 victory over St Pauli. Their confidence is high, and they share an identical Champions League record with Spurs — though they sit higher thanks to superior goal difference.
Guirassy’s return to the starting XI offers a huge boost. The striker has been a difference-maker all season, while Brandt and Adeyemi continue to deliver creativity and pace. Defensively, Dortmund look settled and far more cohesive than Spurs, with only one major injury concern in goalkeeper Aaron Anselimo.
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Head-to-Head: Spurs Hold the Edge
The sides have met six times in the past decade, with Tottenham holding a 4–2 advantage, including a 3–0 victory the last time Dortmund visited London in 2019. However, with Van de Ven suspended and Spurs forced to field a youthful midfield, history may count for little this time.
Key Battle: Solanke vs Schlotterbeck
Dominic Solanke could start for Spurs and will need to lead from the front if they’re to find a spark. For Dortmund, Schlotterbeck’s control and aerial presence will be key to shutting down Spurs’ limited forward threat.
Tottenham vs Borussia Dortmund Betting Odds
Tottenham Win – 2.76
Draw – 3.55
Borussia Dortmund Win – 2.44
Over 2.5 Goals – 1.72
Both Teams to Score – 1.60
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Tottenham vs Borussia Dortmund Betting Tips & Predictions
Tottenham’s injuries and domestic form make this a tough ask, even with their strong European record. Dortmund’s confidence, structure, and attacking depth should give them the edge.
✅ Dortmund to Win – 1.44
✅ Over 2.5 Goals – 1.72
