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Borussia Dortmund vs Monterrey Predictions - Monterrey to keep things tight against Dortmund

john-eastwood
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Last updated: 30 Jun 2025

In the upcoming clash between Borussia Dortmund and Monterrey, both teams have demonstrated strong defensive capabilities, making a low-scoring game likely. Dortmund, led by Niko Kovac, advances with a solid defense, keeping clean sheets in recent matches. Meanwhile, Monterrey enters the fray having conceded only one goal across three Club World Cup games. Both teams aim for a strategic game, focusing on defense given their recent performances. With Monterrey securing a commanding win against Urawa Red Diamonds and Dortmund showing resilience, this encounter could be a defensive masterclass.

John Eastwood 30 Jun 2025
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  • Dortmund and Monterrey both strong defensively in recent matches.
  • Monterrey conceded only once in three Club World Cup games.
  • A low-scoring affair expected; backing under 2.5 goals.
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Both sides have produced very good defensive displays at this tournament. Monterrey in particularly sit very deep and manage to keep clean sheets. I am backing under 2.5 goals here.

  • Borussia Dortmund have kept a clean sheet in 3 of their last 4 matches. 
  • Monterrey have seen under 2.5 goals in 2 of their last 3 matches. 

Head to Head 


These two have never met in a competitive fixture before.

Borussia Dortmund Form 


Borussia Dortmund had good run at the Club World Cup group stages, advancing as group winners with seven points. 

Niko Kovac’s side started the tournament with a bit surprising goalless draw against Fluminense where they didn’t do much offensively, followed by a 4-3 thriller win over Mamelodi Sundowns where Serhou Guirassy, Jobe Bellingham and Felix Nmecha scored in the first half. 

Bellingham added an assist to his name in the third round, Daniel Svensson finding the net to secure a 1-0 win for Dortmund against Ulsan. 

Monterrey Form 


Monterrey were one of the most disciplined teams at the CWC so far, conceding just one goal in three games while winning five points. 

The Mexican side started the tournament with back to back draws against Inter Milan 1-1 (Sergio Ramos scoring a header in the first half) and River Plate 0-0. 

A spot in the Round of 16 was clinched by crushing Urawa Red Diamonds 4-0 in the final round. German Bertrame was man of the match scoring a brace, Jesus Corona and Nelson Deossa also on target. 

Verdict

Monterrey have been impressive defensively at the Club World Cup, conceding just once across three matches. Borussia Dortmund have also looked solid at the back under Niko Kovac, so I’m expecting a low-scoring affair in Georgia. 

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