Manchester City and Borussia Dortmund face off today in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals. Both have struggled to advance from this stage in the last years. Here, take a look at the match preview, information, storylines,predictions, odds, and how to watch the game in the US.
The Sky Blues are ruling in the Premier League as they are close to secure the title, and they hadno trouble in the Champions League so far. However, they have struggled to progress this round under Pep Guardiola’s tenure.
The German side, on the other hand, isn’t doing a great campaign in the Bundesliga. However, things worked out better in the UCL for Borussia Dortmund. They hold an impressive unbeaten record, which they’ll try to extend in a tough tie.
Manchester City vs Borussia Dortmund: Match Information
Date: Tuesday, April 6, 2021
Time: 3 PM (ET)
Location: Etihad Stadium, Manchester
Manchester City vs Borussia Dortmund: Time by State in the US
ET: 3 PM
CT: 2 PM
MT: 1 PM
PT: 12 PM
Manchester City vs Borussia Dortmund: Storylines
Manchester City sealed a quarter-final spot after defeating Borussia Monchengladbach in both games in the Round of 16. The Citizens reached this stage undefeated, winning seven of the eight matches they played. Pep Guardiola is in charge of a world-class team, which has been expected to lift this title in the last years. However, City didn’t even made it to the final yet, and they were knocked out in the quarterfinals of the last three editions. Canthey turn that record around and finally fight for the trophy?
Meanwhile, Borussia Dortmund also enjoy a good streak in the tournament. After losing in the first match against Lazio, the German team won five and draw in two games. Edin Terzic‘s squad has made it to the quarterfinals after kicking out Sevilla in the Round of 16.
These two have faced each other only two times, both in the Champions League 2012/13 group stage, in which the Germans claimed one win and they tied in the other game.
Manchester City vs Borussia Dortmund: UEFA Champions League 2020/21 Top Scorers
Manchester City: Ferran Torres (4)
Borussia Dortmund: Erling Haaland (10)
How to watch or live stream Manchester City vs Borussia Dortmund in the US
The first leg of the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals to be played between Manchester City and Borussia Dortmund at the Etihad Stadiumwill be broadcasted in the US byZonaFutbol, TUDN App, Galavision, Univision NOW, TUDN.com, and Paramount+.
Manchester City vs Borussia Dortmund: Predictions and Odds
Bookmakers have already made their predictions, which are in favor of the hosts. FanDuel has given odds of -300 to a Manchester City triumph, while a Borussia Dortmund victory would result in a +800 payout, and a tie has odds of +430.
| FanDuel | |
| Manchester City | -300 |
| Tie | +430 |
| Borussia Dortmund | +800 |
* Odds via FanDuel.