The league phase of the Champions League continues on Tuesday as Tottenham hosts Borussia Dortmund.
This game is extremely close in terms of betting odds. Tottenham are +165 on the moneyline, while Dortmund are listed at +155. A draw is available at +260 on DraftKings Sportsbook.
Tottenham vs. Borussia Dortmund prediction, pick
Tuesday’s Champions League game between Tottenham and Dortmund sees 11th place take on 10th in the league phase table. This is a pivotal game for both teams, as they each sit with 11 points through six games, only a single point behind eighth placed Atlético Madrid. In the new league phase format for the Champions League, the top eight sides get a bye to the Round of 16. Tottenham and Dortmund will feel confident about their chances to at least finish in the top 24 and advance to the knockout stages, but a top eight finish is the ideal scenario. A win on Tuesday would go a long way towards securing that.
The way Tottenham are playing right now, it’s impossible to back them. Spurs have suffered three straight defeats and are winless in five games in all competitions. To say Thomas Frank is on the hot seat would be an understatement.
On the flip side, Borussia Dortmund are in fine form, winning three of their last four games while being undefeated in seven straight. Although they are quite a bit behind Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga, Dortmund are second in the table. Their opposition are in 14th position in the Premier League.
Spurs have been decent in the Champions League, winning three of their six matches. Both of these teams have 11 points through six games, but one of these squads is failing to pick up results domestically. Dortmund are the better team here, and they can take advantage of Tottenham’s poor recent form.
