Borussia Dortmund vs AC Milan predictions: Champions League tips and odds

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Borussia Dortmund vs AC Milan predictions: Champions League tips and odds

Our betting expert has three Borussia Dortmund vs AC Milan tips for the Champions League Group F match at the Signal Iduna Park on Wednesday (kick-off, 8pm BST). Scroll down to see the analysis behind his selections.

Borussia Dortmund vs AC Milan betting tips

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Rivals may be hard to separate

The outcome of Group F could go down to the wire, with these two clubs, PSG and Newcastle all fancying themselves to make the knockout rounds.

Wednesday’s game between the last two clubs at St James’ Park promises to be a thriller as the Magpies host the Parisians in their first home Champions League game in 20 years, but there could be just as much excitement at Signal Iduna Park.

Dortmund have scored two or more in three of their past four Bundesliga games, while Milan have won six of their seven Serie A games this season and the recent victories over Cagliari and Lazio hint that they are starting to find their range in front of goal.

However, with first-choice goalkeeper Mike Maignan sidelined there might be goals in Germany, so we’re tipping the pair to play out an exciting draw.

Borussia Dortmund vs AC Milan tip 1: Draw and both teams to score @ 16/5 with Paddy Power

Ageless Reus can strike again

Marco Reus has been a Dortmund player for more than a decade and remains effective, even at the age of 34. The statistics tell their own story, with the winger scoring in each of his team’s past three Bundesliga matches.

He is no longer always first-choice and was named on the bench at PSG, but has started his team’s past two games and seems to be fighting with Karim Adeyemi and Donyell Malen for a starting role.

However he is used, Reus remains a vital part of Dortmund’s plans and his current form shows he is full of confidence in front of goal.

Borussia Dortmund vs AC Milan tip 2: Marco Reus any-time goalscorer @ 11/4 with Paddy Power

Pulisic can mark return with goal

Tonight’s match should be entertaining, with over 3.5 goals landing in three of Dortmund’s past four Bundesliga games and also in Milan’s previous two Serie A away matches.

Despite failing to score in Paris, Dortmund still had 14 efforts at goal. Only one was on target but they could really threaten if they can sharpen their finishing and they will feel they can exploit Maignan’s replacement Marco Sportiello.

Similarly, Milan had 25 shots at goal against Newcastle, with nine on target, and it was only some last-ditch defending and an inspired performance from Nick Pope that kept them at bay.

Goals could be on the agenda and a potential Milan scorer is Christian Pulisic. The 25-year-old joined the Rossoneri in the summer after falling out of favour at Chelsea and looks reborn, netting three times for his new club.

After starting his career with Dortmund, the American also has an added motivation and is worth including to score again as part of a bet builder.

Borussia Dortmund vs AC Milan tip 3: Bet builder: Christian Pulisic any-time goalscorer and over 3.5 goals @ 6/1 with Paddy Power

Borussia Dortmund vs AC Milan odds

Odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.