Pre Match : Borussia Dortmund vs Arsenal Champions league Preview, Live Stream, Lineups, Highlights, Match Prediction
November 6, 2013 7:45 PM GMT
Signal-Iduna-Park — Dortmund
Referee: B. Kuipers
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Another terrific match expect us in Champions league, this time in Dortmund, because after a bit of a surprising victory of Borussia 2-1, in London, the situation in this group got complicated.
In front of that match, Borussia was at a disadvantage situation and Arsenal looked fantastic. Now, Gunners have imperative, not to lose this match.Their approach certainly wont be a defensive one, and to open a lot meaning, a gamble as Dormund would know how to use it with their great forwards.
Great games both clubs played last weekend when Borussia demolished Stuttgart 6-1 and Arsenal was better than Liverpol (2-0).
So far these two teams have met in Dortmund twice and Borussia have won and drew one match.
BORUSSIA DORTMUND
Borussia plays really great, and just as importantly, very efficient. So far they are the team which scores the most goals in Bundesliga, and in particular this is true for domestic matches in which Borussia scores on average over three goals per game and all six home meetings Klopp´s players have been solved in their advantage.
The German side, is currently on the run of four straight victories, where the last one at Signal-Iduna-Park against Stuttgart was very convincingly, especially when it is know that Stuttgart recently was a tought side to break for Dortmund.
Even more impressive are away victories, the one mentioned in London, and against their great rivals, Schalke 04. Striker Lewandowski is back in great shape, but aslo the new signings Mkhitaryan and Aubameyang proved to be a well spent money. .
On Friday, Subotic was a little rested, and Aubameyang came off the bench, while now both are likely to be starters. Piszczek and Gundogan due to injuries are sidelined.
ARSENAL
Arsenal does not have a long series of victories behind him , but can not be said the Gunners play bad. They had many games without defeat, which ended just Borussia in London, after which as hosts they lost by Chelsea in the League Cup match.
Arsenal defeated away Crystal Palace 2-0 and Liverpool with the same score on Saturday , which is definitely good for confidence of the players. These results also strengthened Gunners on the first place of the Premier League with five points more than the second placed, Chelsea.
In addition, the game of Arsenal has improved with a return of midfielder Santi Cazorla after an injury, and the Spaniard already scored a goal.It was an opener against Liverpool.
Injuries continue to follow Arsenal, and the list of absentees for this reason again is a little bit longer. Gibbs injured against Liverpool and is unlikely to play in Dortmund, as well as Wilshere who didn’t played on Saturday. Flamini picked up injury away against Crystal Palace, and from earlier Walcott, Diaby, Podolski and Oxlade-Chamberlain are sidelined.
TEAM – MATCH STATS by Fourfourtwo
- Arsenal are unbeaten in their last four Champions League away games in Germany (W2, D2).
- The Gunners have scored in each of their last eight Champions League games in Germany.
- Dortmund have kept only one clean sheet in their last seven Champions League games.
- Dortmund have won their last seven home games in the Champions League, equalling their best run (between 1996 and 1998).
- Arsenal have scored two goals in the opening 15 minutes this season, something only reigning champions Bayern can match.
- Olivier Giroud has scored three goals in his last four Champions League appearances.
- Robert Lewandowski has three goals in three Champions League appearances this season.
- Lewandowski has scored (11) or assisted (two) 13 goals in his last 12 Champions League appearances.
- Arsenal’s record after three games is the same as last season (W2 L1).
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Match Prediction
A very important match for both teams, with a psychological advantage to the host. Arsenal wants a revenge for the defeat in London and will certainly attack, and try to score which suits to Borussia. This is a reason why we could see more than 2,5 goals.