This match in Dortmund is another crucial tie on 25 November 2025. Borussia Dortmund host Villarreal at the Signal Iduna Park, with high stakes in their group race.
Tactical Outlook
Borussia Dortmund are known for their attacking ambition. According to match previews, they have scored freely in recent games, but their defense has shown vulnerability — they have conceded 11 goals in four UCL matches so far. This indicates both risk and reward: they can dominate but may be exposed.
Villarreal, by contrast, have struggled significantly in the competition. As noted by some analysts, they are seeking their first win in the group and have underperformed in European matches compared to their domestic strength. Their problem has not been only scoring, but also converting and maintaining consistency under pressure.
KickTheBookies-style data suggests that both teams could find different forms of success — Dortmund through possession and control, Villarreal through opportunistic attacks.
Match Facts & Key Players
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Villarreal has generated a respectable expected goals (xG) in some matches but has not converted as well as needed.
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On the other hand, Dortmund are good at both transitions and set pieces, which could be significant in this match.
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Gerard Moreno could be a focal point for Villarreal’s limited attacking opportunities.
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For Dortmund, players like Adeyemi and Bellingham (if involved) could be critical with their ability to break through and create.
Prediction
Forecasters believe Dortmund are the favorite: Dailysports experts pick a win for Dortmund, citing both their stronger offensive threat and their home advantage. FootballWhispers, meanwhile, predict a 2-0 victory for Dortmund, suggesting Villarreal might struggle to score.
If Dortmund control possession and punish on the break or via set pieces, they could secure a vital three points. A loss for Villarreal would leave them in a precarious position, making their road to qualification very difficult.