Manchester City vs Borussia Dortmund in a thrilling 2025-26 UEFA Champions League group-stage clash at the Etihad Stadium. Pep Guardiola’s side continues to dominate in both domestic and European competitions, while Dortmund arrives looking to prove themselves against one of Europe’s finest.
Both Man City and BVB soccer clubs have shared exciting contests in the past, with City’s possession-based attack meeting Dortmund’s quick transitions and youth-driven energy. With both sides chasing early qualification, expect an intense tactical battle in Manchester.
Manchester City vs Borussia Dortmund – Date, Time, Predictions, and More
- Tournament: UEFA Champions League 2025–26 (Group Stage)
- Match Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2025
- Time:
- USA: 4:00 PM ET
- Europe: 10:00 PM CET
- Local (UK): 9:00 PM BST
- Stadium: Etihad Stadium, Manchester
- Past 5 Matches (All Competitions):
- Manchester City Form: W W W L W W
- Borussia Dortmund Form: D L W W W W
- Ticket – UEFA Ticket Window
Team News – Manchester City vs Borussia Dortmund
Manchester City continue to perform at a high level despite their congested fixture schedule. Pep Guardiola could rotate key positions, with Jack Grealish and Julián Álvarez pushing for starts.
Borussia Dortmund, meanwhile, is showing strong form under Edin Terzić, having bounced back from a slow domestic start. Both teams are largely injury-free heading into this fixture.
| Team | Last 5 Matches | Results Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester City | vs Aston Villa (W) vs Chelsea (W) vs Arsenal (W) vs Liverpool (L) vs Newcastle (W) | 4 Wins, 1 Loss |
| Borussia Dortmund | vs RB Leipzig (D) vs Stuttgart (L) vs Mainz (W) vs Bayern Munich (W) vs Freiburg (W) | 3 Wins, 1 Draw, 1 Loss |
Head-to-Head Record – Manchester City vs Borussia Dortmund
Manchester City and Borussia Dortmund have met multiple times in recent UEFA Champions League campaigns. City have dominated the recent meetings, winning three of the last five encounters, while Dortmund have managed one win and one draw.
| Matches | Man City Wins | Dortmund Wins | Draws |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Recent Meetings (Last 5) – Manchester City vs Borussia Dortmund
| Date | Competition | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25, 2022 | UEFA Champions League | Borussia Dortmund 0–0 Manchester City | 0–0 |
| Sep 14, 2022 | UEFA Champions League | Manchester City 2–1 Borussia Dortmund | 2–1 |
| Apr 14, 2021 | UEFA Champions League (Quarterfinals) | Borussia Dortmund 1–2 Manchester City | 1–2 |
| Apr 6, 2021 | UEFA Champions League (Quarterfinals) | Manchester City 2–1 Borussia Dortmund | 2–1 |
| Dec 4, 2012 | UEFA Champions League | Borussia Dortmund 1–0 Manchester City | 1–0 |
Manchester City vs Borussia Dortmund: Possible Starting Lineups
Based on current form and squad availability, here are the predicted lineups for both teams:
Manchester City Starting XI (4-3-3):
- Ederson (GK); Walker, Dias, Gvardiol, Ake; Rodri, De Bruyne, Foden; Bernardo Silva, Haaland, Doku
Borussia Dortmund Starting XI (4-2-3-1):
- Kobel (GK); Ryerson, Hummels, Schlotterbeck, Maatsen; Can, Sabitzer; Malen, Brandt, Adeyemi; Füllkrug
Key Players to Watch
Manchester City
- Erling Haaland: Faces his former club and will be eager to make an impact against Dortmund once again.
- Kevin De Bruyne: The creative heartbeat of City’s midfield, capable of unlocking any defense.
- Phil Foden: In top form this season, his pace and movement will trouble Dortmund’s backline.
Borussia Dortmund
- Julian Brandt: Dortmund’s main playmaker, providing creativity in the final third.
- Karl Adeyemi: Offers pace and dribbling threat on the wing, vital for counter-attacks.
- Niklas Füllkrug: The physical striker who can test City’s defense in aerial duels.
Match Prediction
Manchester City are favorites at home with Haaland leading the line against his former club. Dortmund’s counter-attacking ability could test City, but the hosts’ quality and depth make them strong contenders for all three points.
- Prediction: Manchester City 3–1 Borussia Dortmund
How to Watch Manchester City vs Borussia Dortmund
Here’s how you can watch the Manchester City vs Borussia Dortmund Champions League match live around the world:
| Country | TV Broadcasting |
|---|---|
| USA | Paramount+, CBS Sports Network, TUDN – Starts 4:00 PM ET |
| Canada | DAZN Canada exclusive. 4:00 PM ET kickoff. |
| Australia | Stan Sport – Begins 7:00 AM AEDT (November 6) |
| Europe | TNT Sports (UK), DAZN (Germany), beIN Sports (France, Spain, Italy) |
| India | Sony LIV, Sony Sports Ten 2 – Starts 1:30 AM IST (Nov 6) |