Prediction: Borussia Dortmund to win 2-1
Best Odds: 13/2
Borussia Dortmund and Monterrey will lock horns with each other in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup this week. The Round of 16 tie between the German Bundesliga club and the Liga MX outfit will be held at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta and is scheduled to kick off at 2am UK time on Wednesday.
Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund are a major German club who have done well at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. Dortmund are one of 12 UEFA teams that started at the prestigious club competition and qualified as the third-best ranked eligible team in the four-year ranking.
Dortmund were drawn alongside Fluminense (Brazil), Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa) and Ulsan HD (South Korea) in Group F. Niko Kovac’s side won the group with seven points from three matches, two points more than second-placed Fluminense.
Die Borussen will fancy their chances of winning against Monterrey in the Round of 16. The German club are more experienced regarding playing against elite teams and also have a better team.
Team News:
Borussia Dortmund are likely to line up in a 3-4-2-1 formation against Monterrey. Kobel will be in goal for the German club. Ryerson, Anton and Bensebaini will be the three centre-backs. Couto, Sabitzer, Nmecha and Svensson will be the four midfielders. Adeyemi and Bellingham will be the two attacking midfielders. Guirassy will lead the line for Dortmund.
Monterrey
Monterrey are one of the biggest and most well-known clubs in Mexico. They have won Liga MX on five occasions, the domestic cup thrice, and the CONCACAF Champions League five times.
La Pandilla are one of five CONCACAF teams that started at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup and qualified for the prestigious competition as the winners of the 2021 CONCACAF Champions League.
Monterrey were drawn in Group E alongside Inter Milan (Italy), River Plate (Argentina) and Urawa Red Diamonds (Japan). Domenec Torrent’s side finished second in the group with five points from three matches, two points behind leaders Inter Milan.
Team News:
Monterrey are likely to line up in a 4-3-1-2 formation against Borussia Dortmund. Andrada will be in goal for the Mexican outfit. Chavez, Medina, Ramos and Arteaga will be the four defenders. Deossa, Rodriguez and Torres will be the three midfielders. Corona will be the playmaker-in-chief, with Berterame and Alvarado being deployed as the two centre-forwards.
Key Factors to Consider
- Borussia Dortmund have won 5 of their last 6 games in all competitions.
- Borussia Dortmund have drawn 1 of their last 6 games in all competitions.
- Borussia Dortmund scored 5 goals and conceded 3 goals in 3 FIFA Club World Cup games.
- Monterrey have won 3 of their last 6 matches in all competitions.
- Monterrey have drawn 2 of their last 6 matches in all competitions.
Conclusion
While Monterrey are a good team and have done well at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup so far, Borussia Dortmund are a better team and should be able to get the job done in this particular Round of 16 tie and progress to the quarter-finals of the competition.
Prediction: Borussia Dortmund to win 2-1
Best Odds: 13/2
