Juventus kick off their Champions League campaign with a high-profile clash against Borussia Dortmund at the Allianz Stadium and we have made a prediction for the match below.
The Bianconeri are flying in Serie A after a dramatic 4–3 win over Inter, extending their winning run to four games. Igor Tudor’s side look sharp in attack but remain vulnerable at the back. Dortmund, meanwhile, travel to Turin with mixed Bundesliga form and a growing injury list that could limit their options. With both teams hungry to make a statement in Europe, this promises to be a spirited encounter under the lights in Turin.
Head-to-Head
- Juventus Wins: 3
- Draws: 0
- Dortmund Wins: 1
Last Five Meetings
- Borussia Dortmund 1–2 Juventus (Aug 2025, Club Friendly)
- Borussia Dortmund 2–0 Juventus (Jul 2015, Club Friendly)
- Borussia Dortmund 0–3 Juventus (Mar 2015, Champions League)
- Juventus 2–1 Borussia Dortmund (Feb 2015, Champions League)
Recent Form
Juventus
- Juventus 4-3 Inter
- Genoa 0-1 Juventus
- Juventus 2-0 Parma
- Atalanta 1-2 Juventus
- Dortmund 1-2 Juventus
Borussia Dortmund
- FC Heidenheim 0-2 Dortmund
- Dortmund 3-0 Union Berlin
- St. Pauli 3-3 Dortmund
- RW Essen 0-1 Dortmund
- Dortmund 1-2 Juventus
Juventus Team News vs Dortmund
Juventus head into the game on a strong run of form, having beaten Inter, Genoa, Parma, and Atalanta in their last four outings. Igor Tudor is expected to stick with his trusted 3-5-2, which allows the midfield to stay compact while using González and Kostić for width. Jonathan David has settled quickly as the attacking focal point. Injuries remain a factor: Arkadiusz Milik (shin), Chico Conceição (muscle), and Fabio Miretti (thigh) are all sidelined until late September, while Edon Zhegrova is doubtful with discomfort. Despite the setbacks, Juve’s depth and momentum put them in a strong position.
Borussia Dortmund Team News vs Juventus
Dortmund’s squad is stretched thin as they look to bounce back from their 1–2 friendly defeat to Juventus last month. While they’ve earned solid wins against Union Berlin and Heidenheim, defensive absences loom large. Niklas Süle (calf) and Nico Schlotterbeck (meniscus) are out until October and late September, respectively, while Emre Can and Fabio Silva both miss out with groin injuries. Julian Brandt (wrist) is day-to-day, and Julien Duranville (shoulder) is also unavailable. Niko Kovac will likely stick to a 4-2-3-1, hoping that Guirassy, Beier, and Adeyemi can trouble Juventus’ backline despite a weakened defence.
Predicted Lineups
Juventus (3-5-2):
Di Gregorio; Bremer, Gatti, Kelly; Thuram, McKennie, Locatelli, Koopmeiners, Kostić; Vlahovic, David
Borussia Dortmund (4-2-3-1):
Kobel; Bensebaini, Anton, Mané, Ryerson; Sabitzer, Özcan; Groß, Beier, Adeyemi; Guirassy
Juventus vs Borussia Dortmund Prediction
Juventus have the momentum and the healthier squad going into this fixture, while Dortmund’s injury crisis leaves them exposed defensively. The Germans still carry an attacking threat through Malen and Guirassy, but keeping Juve quiet at home will be difficult.
Predicted Score: Juventus 2–1 Borussia Dortmund
