Borussia Dortmund vs Monterrey Preview states that both teams will already know their opponent in the Quarter-finals before starting the game. This is going to be the last game of the Round of 16. Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, United States, is the venue for the game. 9 PM (1st July) is the local time, whereas it is 6:30 AM IST (2nd July).
We have already seen a lot of surprises in the Round of 16 at the FIFA Club World Cup. The biggest surprise was the Saudi Arabian side, Al-Hilal, knocking Pep’s mighty Manchester City in a nail-biting 4-3 finish. Inter, the UEFA Champions League finalist, also got knocked out by the Brazilian side, Fluminense. The question is, can we get a surprise in this game, too?
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Borussia Dortmund vs Monterrey Preview: Expected starting XI
Monterrey
The Mexican side, Monterrey, is sure to be one of the surprise packages of the group stages. They were unbeaten in the group stages, as they drew their first two games against Inter and River Plate and won the last game 4-0 against Urawa Red Diamonds. Sergio Ramos, the legendary defender, plays for them, and surely his trademark header goal in the first game.
Monterrey expected starting XI: (3-5-2)
Goalkeeper: Esteban Andrada
Defenders: Stefan Medina, Sergio Ramos, Victor Guzman, Ricardo Chavez, and Gerardo Arteaga
Midfielders: Nelson Deossa, Jesus Corona, and Jorge Rodriguez
Attackers: German Berterame and Sergio Canales
Borussia Dortmund
Dortmund finished in first position in their group by earning seven points. They started the tournament with a draw but later won two back-to-back games, which helped them secure the top spot. This can be an easier opponent for them when we see some of the other opponents the teams have.
Borussia Dortmund expected starting XI: (3-5-2)
Goalkeeper: Gregor Kobel
Defenders: Yan Couto, Waldemar Anton, Ramy Bensebaini, Daniel Svensson, and Julian Ryerson
Midfielders: Pascal Grob, Jobe Bellingham, and Julian Brandt
Attackers: Serhou Guirassy and Karim Adeyemi
Betting tips
- Tip 1 – Serhou Guirassy to score two goals
He is going to be the main man in front of the goal for the German side. Serhou Guirassy has scored just one goal at the FIFA Club World Cup so far, which came against Mamelodi Sundowns FC. This game can be a good time for him to score goals and be ready for the next round.
- Tip 2 – Gregor Kobel to keep a clean sheet
Dortmund conceded three goals against Mamelodi Sundowns FC and had a poor display in defence, but apart from that, they have kept a clean sheet in both of the other games. Monterrey can score, but this defence will keep a clean sheet in the game.
Our predictions for Borussia Dortmund vs Monterrey
Monterrey deservingly earned their place in the last sixteen, but their campaign will end here when we look at their opponents. Dortmund is a better team, and we have seen surprises this year at the FIFA Club World Cup, but we won’t see it in this game. Our scoreline prediction for this game is 2-1.
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