Real Betis put their winning run to the test in Dortmund

Betis carry the momentum

Real Betis take a three-match winning run in the Champions League league phase to Signal Iduna Park on Wednesday, with Borussia Dortmund the next test of a perfect start. Betis have won all three of their opening matches and sit fifth on nine points; Dortmund are 13th with six points after two wins and one defeat.

The gap is already three points, making this a valuable opportunity for Dortmund to close in on the visitors. For Betis, another victory would extend their run and strengthen a position among the league phase’s leading sides.

Goals at both ends

The competition-only numbers underline why Betis will travel with confidence: they have scored seven goals across three matches, including three in their away fixture, while also conceding four. Dortmund have scored five and conceded four in the same number of Champions League games.

Both sides have found the net regularly, but neither has kept a clean sheet in these three matches. Betis’ run is the headline; Dortmund’s task is to turn home advantage into a result against a side that has scored more often so far.

No recent meeting to draw on

There is no recent head-to-head record to shape the build-up, leaving the teams’ contrasting starts in this competition as the clearest guide. Betis have three wins from three, while Dortmund’s two victories have come alongside one loss.

Dortmund have several absences

Borussia Dortmund will be without E. Can and G. Konstantelias because of knee injuries, while J. Lerma is missing with a muscle injury. For Betis, I. Losada is out by the coach’s decision. J. Firpo and C. Hernandez are both questionable with groin and calf injuries respectively.

Betis’ attack faces a stern test

Betis’ seven goals in three league-phase matches make their attack the obvious threat to Dortmund. Their scoring has not been limited to home games: they have also scored three times in their one away match in the competition.

Dortmund, meanwhile, have scored five across their three matches and will look to make the most of playing at Signal Iduna Park. With four goals conceded by each team in the competition, there is reason to expect chances at both ends.

Our prediction

Betis’ unbeaten run makes this a difficult assignment, but Dortmund’s home setting and the stronger attacking outlook point towards a narrow home win. PreviaXI’s model also favours Dortmund, with a close scoreline reflecting Betis’ ability to score.

Borussia Dortmund 2-1 Real Betis