Borussia Dortmund 2-3 Barcelona

Current streaks

Recent form

Borussia Dortmund

Borussia Dortmund's recent form showcases a mix of resilience and inconsistency, with the team going unbeaten in their last four matches across all competitions. Their attacking prowess is evident, having scored an impressive 11 goals in their last six games, averaging 1.83 goals per match. Defensively, they've been relatively solid, conceding just 0.83 goals per game and keeping three clean sheets during this period. The standout performance came in their 4-0 thrashing of SC Freiburg, highlighting their potential for high-scoring encounters. However, their inability to secure victories in their last two Bundesliga matches, drawing against both Borussia Mönchengladbach and title rivals Bayern Munich, suggests a slight dip in form in domestic competition. Despite this, Dortmund's Champions League form remains strong, with back-to-back wins against Dinamo Zagreb and Sturm Graz.

Barcelona

Barcelona have shown inconsistent form in their recent matches, with their last six games yielding two wins, two draws, and two losses. The Catalan giants have been involved in several high-scoring encounters, with 83% of their matches seeing over 2.5 goals. Their most impressive performance came in a 5-1 away victory against RCD Mallorca, showcasing their attacking prowess. However, Barcelona have struggled defensively, managing only one clean sheet in their last six outings and conceding an average of 1.33 goals per game. The team's goal-scoring ability remains strong, netting 2.17 goals per match on average, but their defensive vulnerabilities have led to both teams scoring in 67% of their recent fixtures. Despite their mixed results, Barcelona continue to provide entertaining matches with a total goals average of 3.5 per game.

Recent home/away form

Borussia Dortmund

Borussia Dortmund have been in formidable form at home, enjoying an impressive five-match winning streak before their most recent draw against Bayern Munich. Their home performances have been characterised by high-scoring affairs, with a particularly notable 7-1 thrashing of Celtic in the Champions League. Over the last six matches, Dortmund have averaged an impressive 2.83 goals per game whilst maintaining a solid defence, conceding just 0.67 goals per match. Their goal difference of +13 over this period is testament to their dominance at home. The team have been prolific in front of goal, with 67% of their matches seeing over 2.5 goals scored. Despite their attacking prowess, Dortmund have also managed to keep two clean sheets, demonstrating their defensive capabilities alongside their offensive firepower.

Barcelona

Barcelona have shown a mixed but generally strong away form in their recent fixtures. The Catalan giants have been particularly potent in attack, netting an impressive 18 goals in their last six away matches, averaging 3 goals per game. Their 4-0 victory over arch-rivals Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu stands out as a highlight, demonstrating their ability to perform in high-pressure away environments. Barcelona have also been involved in several high-scoring encounters, with notable 5-1 and 5-2 victories against RCD Mallorca and Red Star Belgrade respectively. While their defensive record has been somewhat inconsistent, conceding in five of the six matches, they have managed to outscore their opponents in most cases. The team's ability to score freely on the road is further emphasised by the fact that 83% of these away games have seen over 2.5 goals, providing entertainment for neutral fans and Barcelona supporters alike.