Borussia Dortmund’s hopes of reaching the Round of 16 in the 2025 Club World Cup will rest on their final Group F clash at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, where they take on South Korea’s Ulsan Hyundai in a match that wraps up the group stage.
After a nail-biting 4-3 win over Mamelodi Sundowns, BVB now sits on four points and is in a strong position to advance. A victory would seal their place among the final 16, but even a draw — or potentially a narrow loss — could be enough, as long as Sundowns don’t pull off a surprise win over Fluminense.
For Ulsan, this is more about pride than points. The K League champions are already out of contention following back-to-back losses, though they showed resilience, especially in their 4-2 battle against Fluminense. With elimination already confirmed, they’ll be looking to bow out on a high note and test Dortmund’s resolve.
Bet365 has Dortmund as the overwhelming favorite, pricing a German win at 2/9, while a shock win for Ulsan comes in at 12/1. A draw sits at 5/1.
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Borussia Dortmund vs. Ulsan prediction, tips, bet builder and odds for Club World Cup clash
Dortmund win + Over 3.5 total goals: 7/5 (10bet)
Should both Dortmund and Fluminense win their final matches, goal difference will decide the group winner thanks to their goalless draw earlier. With Flu holding a +2 edge over Dortmund’s +1, the Bundesliga side will be aiming for a high-scoring performance. Given that BVB has scored multiple goals in six of their last seven away matches, don’t be surprised to see them go all out in this one.
Jobe Bellingham to score or assist: 3/1 (10bet)
While Jude Bellingham is dazzling fans with Real Madrid, his younger brother Jobe is starting to carve out a name of his own. Fresh off his first goal for Dortmund against Sundowns, the 19-year-old midfielder—who arrived from Sunderland in a $30 million move — has already shown flashes of brilliance. With 4 goals and 3 assists for Sunderland last season, Jobe will be eager to make another mark before the knockout rounds.
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Borussia Dortmund vs. Ulsan expected lineups, team news
Borussia Dortmund are still without Emre Can and Nico Schlotterbeck, meaning the injury bug continues to shape their backline. As a result, the trio of Niklas Sule, Waldemar Anton, and Ramy Bensebaini is expected to shoulder the defensive duties once again in a three-man rearguard.
Pascal Groß and Felix Nmecha were the duo pulling the strings in deeper midfield during their last outing, and there's every chance the pair gets the nod to run it back midweek.
Up front, all eyes will be on new arrival Jobe Bellingham, who’s likely to be handed a license to thrill just behind frontman Serhou Guirassy.
- Borussia Dortmund predicted XI (3-4-2-1, right to left): Kobel (GK) — Sule, Anton, Bensebaini — Couto, Nmecha, Gross, Svensson — Bellingham, Brandt — Guirassy.
Injured: Emre Can, Nico Schlotterbeck.
Suspended: None.
Ulsan Hyundai rolled out Won-Sang Um and Erick Farias to lead the line against Fluminense, but with Um forced off early due to injury, Matias Lacava may get the green light to start in his place this time around.
In the engine room, the South Korean outfit is likely to stick with their tried-and-tested trio of Seung-beom Ko, Darijan Bojanic, and Jin-hyun Lee—each tasked with keeping the midfield ticking and holding their own in the hustle.
At the back, a mix of muscle and experience could be on display as Milosz Trojak, Young-Gwon Kim, and Woo-Young Jung all throw their hats in the ring to shield goalkeeper Hyeon-woo Jo, who’ll be hoping for a quieter night between the posts.
- Ulsan Hyundai predicted XI (3-5-2, right to left): Jo (GK) — Trojak, Kim, Jung — Kang, Ko, Bojanic, Lee, Ludwigson — Lacava, Farias.
Injured: None.
Suspended: None.
Borussia Dortmund vs. Ulsan predicted score and most likely results
Here's some of the most likely results for this Club World Cup match-up, according to Bet365.
| Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Dortmund 2-0 | 6/1 |
| Dortmund 3-0 | 7/1 |
| Dortmund 1-0 | 8/1 |
| Dortmund 2-1 | 8/1 |
| Dortmund 3-1 | 10/1 |
| Dortmund 4-0 | 11/1 |
How to watch Borussia Dortmund vs. Ulsan in Club World Cup action
- Date: Wednesday, June 25
- Venue: TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio
- Time: 8:00 p.m. BST
- TV/Streaming: DAZN
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