Borrusia Dortmund v Arsenal
Champions League Group E Round 4
Westfalenstadion
06-11-2013 @ 19.45 UK
How are the two teams form?
The German host is currently second in the 1. Bundesliga a single point behind Bayern Munich, and unbeaten in their last four matches, including the Champions League meeting with Arsenal. Dortmund is currently enjoying the last season with Robert Lewandowski who is both the club and the league's topscorer.
Arsenal are currently first in the English Premier League with 25 points for ten matches and have won three of their last five matches played. The club's topscorer is Olivier Giroud with five goals so far in the Premier League.
The last five matches between the two sides two wins for both sides, and a single draw.
What are the probable line ups?
Dortmund will be missing Lukasz Piszczek for the match, as he is struggling with a hip injury. The opponent from England will be missing Diaby, Flamini, Gnabry, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Podolski, Sanogo, Walcott and Zelalem all to injuries. Meanwhile, both Gibbs and Wilshere are doubtful for the match.
Weidenfeller
Grosskreutz - Subotic - Hummels - Schmelzer
Bender - Sahin
Blaszczykowski - Mkhitaryan - Reus
Lewandowski
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Giroud
Rosicky - Ozil - Cazorla
Ramsey - Arteta
Sagna - Koscielny - Mertesacker - Gibbs
Szczesny
What to expect from this match?
Both Dortmund and Arsenal are guarantors for beautiful football, and I expect both sides to live up to this on Wednesday. Dortmund won the last meeting between the two sides, and might as well be favorites when the two clubs clash on Westfalenstadion with their amazing fans behind them. That said Arsenal will be eager to show their fans that it is not only in the Premier League they play well.
The previous meetings between Dortmund and Arsenal have been very tight - last meeting ended 2-1 to Dortmund - and this one will be just as close as in the past.
What are the odds?
According to oddschecker.com all bookmakers holds Dortmund as favourites, with PaddyPower offering a 8/11 odds. A draw will give back 16/5 at Bet365 while an Arsenal win gives 17/4 at Unibet.
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