Dortmund vs Villarreal Ghana odds comparison

Dortmund
Dortmund

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Villarreal
Villarreal

Away Team


Tuesday 25th 20:00

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Home Draw Away
Betway 1.70 3.90 4.50
1xBet 1.84 4.11 4.47
SportyBet 1.79 3.97 4.45
22bet 1.77 3.95 4.50
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Home

1.84

Draw

4.11

Away

4.50
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Match Analysis

Expert analysis and insights for this fixture

Updated Friday, November 21, 2025 (1 day ago)

Match Preview
The UEFA Champions League clash on 25 November 2025 pits Dortmund against Villarreal in a pivotal group‑stage encounter.

Dortmund enter the game with a mixed five‑match run: three wins, one draw and one loss, scoring nine and conceding eight goals (1.8 GF and 1.6 GA per game).

Villarreal, by contrast, boast a more impressive statistical line – four wins, one loss, fourteen goals scored and only one conceded (2.8 GF, 0.2 GA).

The head‑to‑head record is tiny but telling: a 2‑2 draw in 2024 and a 0‑2 away win for Villarreal in 2022.

Both sides have high expectations; Dortmund need to tighten a leaky defence while Villarreal aim to maintain their prolific attack.

The match could decide which team secures early qualification points, making the stakes high despite limited historic data.

Recent Form
Dortmund:
Dortmund's recent five fixtures reveal a volatile but attacking side.

On 8 November they drew 1‑1 away at Hamburg, with late equaliser from R.Konigsdorffer after C.Chukwuemeka had opened the scoring.

Three days earlier they suffered a 1‑4 defeat to Manchester City in the Champions League, despite an early goal by E.Haaland, highlighting defensive frailties against elite opposition.

A 0‑1 loss to Augsburg on 31 October added to concerns, as S.Guirassy's solitary strike decided the match.

The DFB Pokal on 28 October exposed further issues, conceding five at home to Frankfurt in a 3‑5 thriller, though A.Knauff and J.Brandt found the net.

Finally, Dortmund secured a 1‑0 home win over 1. FC Cologne on 25 October thanks to a stoppage‑time header from M.Beier.

Overall they have three wins, one draw, one loss, averaging 1.8 goals while leaking 1.6 per game, with goal‑scoring spread across several players but a defence that concedes late and against strong opponents.
Villarreal:
Villarreal arrive on a strong statistical footing, recording four wins and a single loss in their last five outings, scoring fourteen and conceding just one.

Their most recent match on 8 November saw a 0‑2 away defeat to Espanyol, with G.Moreno and A.Moleiro providing the goals, suggesting occasional lapses despite overall solidity.

On 5 November they edged Pafos 1‑0 at home, courtesy of D.Luckassen’s early strike.

A dominant 4‑0 home victory over Vallecano on 1 November showcased their firepower – goals from G.Moreno, A.Moleiro, S.Comesana and A.Perez demonstrated depth in attack.

The 6‑0 away loss to Lucena on 29 October is an outlier in the data set and appears to be a reporting anomaly, as it conflicts with the season‑long defensive record of only one goal conceded.

Their final recent game, a 0‑2 away win at Valencia on 25 October, featured a penalty by G.Moreno and a finish by S.Comesana.

In sum, Villarreal have a 2.8 goals‑per‑game average while maintaining a stingy 0.2 GA figure, reflecting a balanced, high‑scoring side with multiple goal contributors.

Head-to-Head Record
The head‑to‑head archive between Dortmund and Villarreal is limited to two friendlies.

The first meeting on 6 August 2024 ended in an entertaining 2‑2 draw, with both sides sharing the spoils and showing attacking intent.

No goal‑scorer details are provided, but the even scoreline suggests a balanced contest when the teams are not under competitive pressure.

The second encounter, on 22 July 2022, was a 0‑2 away victory for Villarreal, indicating their ability to silence Dortmund’s defence in a neutral setting.

Across the two matches, Dortmund have scored two goals while conceding four, giving Villarreal a clear statistical edge (60 % of total goals).

The lack of recent competitive fixtures means patterns are thin, yet the 2022 result hints at Villarreal’s capacity to exploit Dortmund’s defensive lapses.

Both games were friendlies, so intensity may differ from a Champions League tie, but the historical advantage resides with Villarreal, potentially influencing player confidence and tactical approach heading into the 25 November showdown.

Statistical Insights
Dortmund’s five‑match sample shows a goal‑scoring average of 1.8 per game but a defensive average of 1.6, indicating matches are often open.

Their concession spikes in high‑profile games – 4‑1 loss to Manchester City and 5‑3 DFB Pokal defeat to Frankfurt – suggest vulnerability against quality attacks.

Conversely, Villarreal’s data points to a prolific 2.8 GF average while conceding merely 0.2 per match, a stark contrast that highlights a compact defence and efficient finishing.

The lone loss to Espanyol (0‑2) is the only match where they failed to score, and the anomalous 6‑0 loss to Lucena contradicts their overall defensive record, likely a reporting error.

Timing of goals shows Dortmund often score late (90th minute vs Cologne) and concede late (90th minute vs Hamburg).

Villarreal’s goals are spread across the first half (22‑65 minutes) in the Vallecano win, indicating early dominance.

These patterns suggest Dortmund may struggle to contain early pressure, while Villarreal could capitalize quickly and maintain defensive solidity.

Upcoming Fixtures
After the 25 November clash, Dortmund’s next schedule features a home Bundesliga fixture against Stuttgart on 22 November, followed by a second Champions League meeting with Villarreal on the same date as the current match (25 November) – a possible error in the dataset – and an away Bundesliga game versus Leverkusen on 29 November.

A victory against Villarreal could boost Dortmund’s morale heading into Stuttgart, while a loss may increase pressure.

Villarreal’s upcoming commitments include a LaLiga home tie with Mallorca on 22 November, then the Champions League return leg at Dortmund on 25 November (the same match), and an away LaLiga fixture against Real Sociedad on 30 November.

Positive results against Mallorca would sustain their confidence, whereas a poor showing could affect their approach in the Dortmund encounter and the subsequent Spanish league test.

Match Prediction
Considering Dortmund’s uneven defence (1.6 GA) and Villarreal’s exceptional defensive record (0.2 GA), the numbers favour a low‑scoring affair dominated by the Spaniards.

Dortmund have shown the ability to score late, but their recent form against top opponents reveals cracks that Villarreal’s disciplined back line is likely to exploit.

The statistical edge and the historic 0‑2 away win for Villarreal suggest they could secure a narrow victory.

A plausible prediction is Villarreal winning 1‑0, with the lone goal coming in the first half from a player like G.Moreno, reflecting their early‑game potency.

Betting Insights
The data points to a strong case for the under‑2.5 goals market; Villarreal average 2.8 GF but concede virtually none, while Dortmund’s games average 3.4 total goals yet feature defensive volatility.

An under‑2.5 bet at typical odds (≈1.85) appears value‑rich.

Both‑teams‑to‑score (BTTS) looks unlikely given Villarreal’s single‑goal concession record and Dortmund’s recent low‑scoring draws, making BTTS odds (≈2.30) less attractive.

A correct‑score of 0‑1 for Villarreal aligns with the prediction and offers attractive payout.

Additionally, betting on the first goal scorer – G.Moreno – could be viable, given his consistent scoring in recent matches.

Overall, prioritize under‑2.5, avoid BTTS, and consider a 0‑1 Villarreal correct‑score or first‑scorer market for optimal value.