{"id":661198,"date":"2025-11-04T01:08:02","date_gmt":"2025-11-04T06:08:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/?p=661198"},"modified":"2025-11-04T01:43:10","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T06:43:10","slug":"uefa-champions-league-matchday-4-predictions-including-dortmund-vs-manchester-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2025\/11\/04\/uefa-champions-league-matchday-4-predictions-including-dortmund-vs-manchester-city\/","title":{"rendered":"UEFA Champions League Matchday 4 Predictions Including Dortmund vs Manchester City"},"content":{"rendered":"

Wednesday’s action at the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League, league phase, marks the halfway point for teams in the competition. A highlight worthy matchup is Dortmund vs Manchester City, while Newcastle hosts Bilbao. We also have predictions for matches featuring Barcelona and Chelsea<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Borussia Dortmund at Manchester City<\/h2>\n

Dortmund and Manchester City<\/a> look set to make the knockout phase already as both teams are yet to lose, but the question is does one team move further up the table or do they share the points. Dortmund’s firepower has them going on a four game winning streak, while Manchester City has five wins in six games. These are contenders who are making a case for trophies, though both trail in their domestic league.<\/p>\n

Dortmund has their best XI including English player Jobe Bellingham and star striker Serhou Guirassy. Manchester City is also effectively at their best, it’s Gianluigi Donnarumma in goal, Erling Haaland leading the front, and Savinho in the midfield. The tactical battle will be compelling, at home, Manchester City should will themselves to a win. Prediction: Manchester City<\/strong> 3 Dortmund 2<\/p>\n

Villarreal at Pafos<\/h3>\n

Both teams badly need a win. The Cypriot side is defensively sound, but given the payroll budget gap, the caliber of the attack is lacking. Villarreal has three wins consecutively and now seeks a first Champions League campaign victory. With Villarreal strong in La Liga, surely their European campaign is on the verge of clicking on.<\/p>\n

Pafos are missing a pair of starters, as Joao Correia is out with a red card. Villarreal may be missing a couple of first choice players, but Tajon Buchanan the Canadian international is set to return to the lineup, as will Juan Foyth in the backline. Pafos and their experienced defence will stand tall at home, but Villarreal can aim for the breakthrough from the start. Prediction: Villarreal<\/strong> 1 Pafos 0<\/p>\n

Galatasaray at Ajax<\/h3>\n
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