Real Madrid began their Champions League defence with a 3-1 win over Stuttgart although that was followed by a 1-0 defeat away to Lille. They are big betting favourites to bounce back by defeating Borussia Dortmund, with the two teams meeting in a repeat of the 2024 Champions League final where Los Merengues claimed a 2-0 victory.
Carlo Ancelotti will hope for a similar type of result this time around, with the Spanish side likely to be a popular accumulator selection on Champions League Match Day 3. If you’re looking for bigger odds, then you could consider a Real Madrid win and both teams to find the net during the ninety minutes.
Dortmund started with a 3-0 victory away to Club Brugge before demolishing Celtic by a 7-1 scoreline, although they have suffered a couple of defeats on the road this season. The 5-1 reverse at the hands of Stuttgart was particularly hard to take, while a more recent 2-1 reverse at Union Berlin means that they are big outsiders here.
We think a Real Madrid win by a 3-1 or 4-1 scoreline could be worth taking, with Vinicius Junior and Kylian Mbappe having the potential to spring to life in this game. Over 2.5 Goals looks a very likely outcome according to the Champions League odds, with Real Madrid available at odds-against to lead at half-time and full-time.