2023-24 UEFA Champions League: PSV vs Borussia Dortmund Prediction

EXPECTED XI

PSV

PREDICTED XI (4-3-3): Benitez; Teze, Ramalho, Boscagli, Dest; Babadi, Schouten, Saibari; Bakayoko, De Jong, Lozano

Borussia Dortmund

PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Kobel; Ryerson, Hummels, Schlotterbeck, Maatsen; Sabitzer, Can; Malen, Brandt, Sancho, Fullkrug

PREDICTION

Borussia Dortmund have received acclaim in recent weeks for their defensive prowess, which will be crucial once again in this fixture. Having conceded only two goals in their last six matches, including keeping four clean sheets, their defensive form is impressive, presenting a daunting task for PSV. Anticipate the visitors to adopt a cautious offensive strategy, mindful of their home advantage in the second leg, leading to a tightly contested encounter as PSV must weigh attacking aggression against defensive resilience. While the first leg's outcome remains unpredictable, wagering on under 2.5 goals scored appears sensible.