Borussia Dortmund welcome Inter to Signal Iduna Park for a Champions League on Wednesday, with both sides separated by a single point in the group standings. Kick-off is at 8:00pm, and you can find our match preview and predictions below.
Best Bets & Predictions
Based on attacking trends and defensive records from this European campaign, here are our top betting recommendations for Borussia Dortmund vs Inter. We are especially confident in both teams finding the net, given Dortmund’s high-scoring games and Inter’s ability to create but also miss big chances.
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Both Teams to Score | 4/7 @ Bet365 (63.6%) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Both teams have potent attacks—Dortmund average 2.7 goals scored per game but concede over 2 per match, while Inter create the most big chances in the group. Recent head-to-heads finished 3-2 and 2-0, so expect opportunities at both ends. |
| Inter to Win | 7/5 @ Bet365 (41.7%) | ⭐⭐⭐ | Inter’s defence is the best in the group (just 1 goal conceded every game, 3 clean sheets), and their xG of 15.66 suggests they are due to convert more chances. Their away win in the last H2H also hints at value here. |
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Season Form & Standings
Here’s how both teams stand in the 2025/26 campaign so far:
| Team | Pos | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internazionale | 14 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 7 | +6 | 12 |
| Borussia Dortmund | 16 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 19 | 15 | +4 | 11 |
Inter hold a narrow advantage, sitting two places and one point above Dortmund, but both sides are alive in the hunt for a knockout spot. Dortmund’s games have been high-scoring, with 19 scored and 15 conceded in just 7 matches (2.7 scored, 2.1 conceded per match). Inter, by comparison, are more measured: solid defensively (just 1 goal conceded per game) but with fewer goals at both ends.
Potential Match-Winners
- Lautaro Martínez (Inter): Key attacking threat with multiple shots per game and the most touches in the opposition box for Inter. Averages over 3 shots per 90.
- Marcus Thuram (Inter): Provides movement and link-up play, also among the top for touches in the box and chances created.
- Serhou Guirassy (Dortmund): Dortmund’s most dangerous forward, clinical with chances and leads the line in a team that has scored nearly three goals per game.
- Karim Adeyemi (Dortmund): Pacy and direct, often draws fouls and creates opportunities on the break.
Head-to-Head – Last 6 Meetings
These sides have met twice in recent European competition, with one win apiece and a total of seven goals scored across those encounters—suggesting another close contest is on the cards.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 05/11/19 | Borussia Dortmund 3-2 Inter | Champions League |
| 23/10/19 | Inter 2-0 Borussia Dortmund | Champions League |
Conclusion: Will Inter’s Defence Prevail or Dortmund’s Attack Shine?
With Inter boasting the group’s tightest defence and Dortmund thriving in end-to-end contests, this fixture is perfectly poised. Inter’s xG and big chance creation suggest they are overdue for a breakout performance, while Dortmund’s ability to score freely is balanced by their defensive frailty. Our value pick is Both Teams to Score – a selection that fits the data and the narrative for another open encounter.
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