Verdict: Manchester City win & Both teams to score

Best Odds: 8/5

Bookmaker: Olympusbet

Turning their attention back to Champions League duties on Wednesday night, Manchester City will welcome Borussia Dortmund to the Etihad.

Manchester City

Starting with the hosts, while Manchester City might have a real battle on their hands in the race to reclaim their Premier League crown this season, Pep Guardiola’s men are enjoying what has become a real purple patch. Last seen over the weekend securing a 3-1 victory at home against Bournemouth, the Sky Blues have won five of their previous six appearances across all competitions – a run that stems back to a 2-2 stalemate away at French outfit Monaco on October 1st. Looking to make a heavyweight European statement here, the former Barcelona boss has seen his superstar squad gain a fearsome reputation for their continued dominance on home soil. Including a 2-0 win against Napoli on September 18th, Man City have won all of their previous five straight showdowns at the Etihad by an aggregate score of 15-2.

Manchester City Team News

Dealing with another injury setback and missing out against Bournemouth over the weekend, Manchester City are once again sweating over the fitness of Croatian International Mateo Kovacic. However, aside from the ex-Chelsea star, Guardiola’s men have reported a clean bill of health.

Continuing to shatter a string of records this season and already notching four goals in his first three Champions League apperances, the red-hot Erling Haaland will lead the line here. Making a real impact after completing a summer switch from PSG, Gianluigi Donnarumma will start between the sticks.

Borussia Dortmund

As for the visitors, while Borussia Dortmund might have marked their return from October’s international break with a 2-1 loss against bitter domestic foes Bayern Munich, BVB have come roaring back in an eye-catching fashion. Last seen in Champions League action landing an action-packed 4-2 victory away at Copenhagen, Niko Kovac’s side have rightfully received a string of plaudits. Along with winning each of their previous four appearances across all competitions, Wednesday’s guests have also suffered just a single defeat since opening up the 2025/26 campaign. Despite facing what looks set to be a stern examination when they travel to the blue half of Manchester in midweek, the former Monaco boss will be confident of asking some serious questions on foreign soil.

Borussia Dortmund Team News

While German international Nico Schlotterbeck might have missed out against Augsburg over the weekend, the 25-year-old is expected to make a full return here. However, former Anderlecht youngster Julien Duranville remains on the sidelines with a shoulder issue.

Once again finding the net on Friday night and opening his Champions League account against Athletic Bilbao last month, Serhou Guirassy will lead Dortmund’s charge. Former Bayern Munich ace Marcel Sabitzer should be handed a full recall in the middle of the park.

Manchester City vs Borussia Dortmund Key Factors to Consider

• When Manchester City last welcomed Borussia Dortmund to the Etihad back in September 2022, Wednesday’s hosts collected a 2-1 victory.
• Man City have won all of their previous five straight showdowns at the Etihad by an aggregate score of 15-2.
• Despite marking their return from October’s international break with a 2-1 loss against Bayern Munich, that is the only defeat that BVB have suffered so far this season.
• Both Manchester City and Borussia Dortmund have registered seven points from their first three Champions League appearances.
• Erling Haaland has recorded four goals in his first three Champions League outings.

Conclusion

Continuing to shine at the Etihad and winning all of their previous five straight showdowns in Manchester by an aggregate score of 15-2, Guardiola’s men will be confident of collecting a heavyweight Champions League scalp here. Although BVB might have enjoyed a bright start to their European adventure, Wednesday’s guests have a real battle on their hands. Hit with a 2-1 loss when they last travelled to the Etihad back in September 2022, we are expecting a similar outcome in midweek.

Verdict: Manchester City win & Both teams to score

Best Odds: 8/5

Bookmaker: Olympusbet