In what could prove to be another thrilling Champions League showdown on Wednesday night, Barcelona will welcome Borussia Dortmund to Catalonia for their first-leg meeting.
Embarking on what has been a sensational purple patch since opening the New Year, Barca have their sights firmly set on completing what would be an iconic domestic and European sweep in 2025.
While Borussia Dortmund might have enjoyed a real flurry since returning from March’s international break, the German giants will be bracing themselves for what is a heavyweight challenge in Catalonia.
Ahead of what should be another action-packed European contest, we have taken a glance at some of the most appealing Barcelona vs Borussia Dortmund Bet Builder Tips.
Barca excited by their most recent meeting
While some around Catalonia might have been shocked last summer following Hansi Flick’s arrival, Barcelona have enjoyed a remarkable rise under the former Bayern Munich boss.
Despite eventually settling for a 1-1 stalemate at home against Real Betis over the weekend, Wednesday’s hosts hold a four-point buffer at the top of the La Liga table and the mood in their camp remains at a red-hot high.
Crowned Super Cup champions back in January following a famous 5-2 victory against arch-rivals Real Madrid, Barca have not suffered a single defeat across any competition so far this calendar year.
Looking to claim a first-leg advantage on Wednesday night, Flick’s men will also be excited by their most recent showdown against BVB.
Landing an action-packed 3-2 win when they travelled to rural Germany for a group stage contest back on December 11th, the Spanish icons will be looking to make a real statement here.
Bet Builder Tip: Barcelona win & Both teams to score @ 13/8 with 1xBet
Raphinha to steal all the headlines again?
While Polish record-breaker Robert Lewandowski might be leading the chase for Spain’s Golden Boot this season, it has been another attacking superstar who has stolen plenty of the headlines around Catalonia.
Although Raphinha might have been linked with a potential move away last summer, the former Leeds talisman has quickly blossomed into one of world football’s hottest commodities.
With many billing the Brazilian ace as a genuine Ballon d’Or contender, the 28-year-old has enjoyed a sensational European romp this season and is spearheading Flick’s charge in the final third.
Registering 11 goals in his 10 Champions League outings this season, Barca’s striking star is also averaging a European striker every 76 minutes.
Likewise, finding the net during Barca’s 3-2 victory at Signal Iduna Park back in December, Raphinha will be confident of breaching a BVB squad that has failed to record a clean sheet in their last six appearances across all competitions.
Bet Builder Tip: Raphinha to score anytime @ 13/10 with BetUS
Guirassy to instigate a major upset
While Raphinha’s charge for the Champions League Golden Boot might steal plenty of Wednesday’s attention, Borussia Dortmund have their own striking superstar who is enjoying a remarkable run of form.
Although Serhou Guirassy might have only arrived in Dortmund last summer following a permanent move from domestic rivals Stuttgart, the 29-year-old is widely regarded as one of Europe’s elite marksmen.
Spearheading Dortmund’s charge, the Guinea international has notched 10 Champions League goals in his 12 appearances this season and only Raphinha has recorded more European strikes.
Likewise, one of just three players who has reached double digits this season, Guirassy has a goal conversation rate of 31% and that puts him ahead of the likes of Erling Haaland, Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe.
Bagging a stellar Champions League brace against Barcelona back in December, the former Rennes striker will certainly ask some real questions on Wednesday night.
Bet Builder Tip: Serhou Guirassy over 0.5 shots on target @ 8/13 with Dachbet
Barcelona vs Borussia Dortmund Bet Builder Tips
- Barcelona win & Both teams to score
- Raphinha to score anytime
- Serhou Guirassy over 0.5 shots on target
ODDS – 8/1 with Vegas Land
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