Newcastle’s Quest for Revenge:Can They Upset Borussia Dortmund?
Borussia Dortmund vs. Newcastle
“The Magpies” will seek revenge for an unfair defeat in the third round. On November 7, in the fourth round of the Champions League group stage, Borussia Dortmund will play at home against Newcastle. The game will take place at Signal Iduna Park and kick off at 20:45. The match will be officiated by a team of referees from Spain, with Alejandro Jose Hernandez serving as the head referee.
Newcastle is not afraid of top teams. In the past week, Eddie Howe’s team defeated two English giants: they crushed Man United 3-0 in the League Cup and edged out Arsenal 1-0 in the Premier League. Considering their earlier victory over PSG (4-1) and triumph against Manchester City, it’s clear that they can compete with any opponent.
Borussia Dortmund is not the most challenging opponent for Newcastle. While Dortmund managed to take three points from England, it’s essential to assess the match fairly. In their third-round encounter, luck favored Edin Terzic’s team. The hosts hit the woodwork twice and, at the very least, played to a draw.
The victory allowed Borussia to improve its position in the table significantly. After the first half of the group stage, the vice-champions of Germany have four points and lead Newcastle due to their head-to-head victory. PSG and Milan are close behind with six and two points, respectively. A hypothetical win by AC Milan in their next match would further complicate the group. Both the Germans and the English need three points to secure their positions.
Psychologically, it will be more challenging for Reus and his teammates as they suffered a severe setback over the weekend. Bayern Munich scored twice within the first 10 minutes and added a couple more goals. It was Borussia Dortmund’s most massive defeat since 2021 when they also lost 0-4 to Ajax in the Champions League.
Prediction and bet on the match Borussia Dortmund vs. Newcastle Newcastle is without ten players for various reasons, but that hasn’t hindered their success. Eddie Howe has brilliantly tuned a mechanism that works like Swiss clockwork, delivering results regardless of player substitutions. On the other hand, Borussia Dortmund has significant issues, primarily in defense. The team conceded four goals against Bayern Munich and, in late October, three times against Eintracht Frankfurt (3-3).
The Magpies successfully attacked the opponent’s defense in the first match, and this time, Gordon, Almiron, and others must ensure success. They are undoubtedly in better shape than Borussia Dortmund at the moment.