Borussia Dortmund vs Chelsea: Predictions, tips & betting odds

The Bundesliga side are in superb form and that could spell danger for the side from west London when they visit Germany this week

Chelsea travel to Signal Iduna Park on Wednesday evening for the first leg of their Champions League last-16 clash against Borussia Dortmund, with Graham Potter's side hoping for an upturn in fortunes.

Domestically, the Blues have been in poor form with just one win in their last eight matches in all competitions and face a Dortmund side on an excellent run.

The Bundesliga outfit have won all six of their competitive fixtures since the World Cup restart and are favourites to claim another success against their Premier League opponents.

Borussia Dortmund vs Chelsea latest odds

The hosts are priced at 29/20 (2.45) with bet365 to claim a first leg victory, while the visitors are offered at 19/10 (2.90).

This is the first ever Champions League meeting between these two tournament regulars and a draw can be backed at 23/10 (3.30).

Borussia Dortmund vs Chelsea first goal scorer odds

Dortmund's top scorer in the Bundesliga this season is teenager Youssoufa Moukoko who is priced at 11/2 (6.50) to open the scoring while England international Jude Bellingham is priced at 11/1 (12.00).

For the Blues, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is available at 13/2 (7.50) to break the deadlock against his former employers with Joao Felix offered at 15/2 (8.50) having scored his first goal for the west Londoners at the weekend against West Ham.

Borussia Dortmund vs Chelsea preview

The dynamic of these two sides could not be more differed with Dortmund flying and Chelsea stuttering despite their staggering investment during the January transfer window.

Dortmund have scored at least twice in all six of their matches in 2023 and will be confident of doing so once more against Potter's men who have a poor defensive record away from home.

Indeed, the Stamford Bridge outfit have kept just one clean sheet in their last nine away matches in all competitions, and in the group stages they conceded both home and away against Dinamo Zagreb and Red Bull Salzburg.

There should therefore be interest in backing the hosts to have some success in the final third.

Borussia Dortmund vs Chelsea tips and predictions

Dortmund are available at 6/5 (2.20) to score over 1.5 goals which looks like an excellent option, while backing them to score in each half at 5/2 (3.50) could also be of interest.

Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.