Tottenham vs Borussia Dortmund prediction 20.01.2026 | UEFA Champions League
Tottenham Hotspur
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Borussia Dortmund
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- Competition: UEFA Champions League
- Date: 20th January, 2026
- Kickoff: 20:00 UK / 21:00 CET
- Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Tottenham Hotspur and Borussia Dortmund meet in a crucial UEFA Champions League league-phase fixture that could determine qualification dynamics ahead of the final matchday. Both clubs sit level on 11 points after six matches, with Dortmund placed 10th and Spurs 11th in the group standings - highlighting the fine margins separating them in the race for a top-eight finish.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Borussia Dortmund Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Tottenham Hotspur
3 : 0
Borussia Dortmund
Champions League
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Borussia Dortmund
1 : 2
Tottenham Hotspur
Champions League
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Tottenham Hotspur
3 : 1
Borussia Dortmund
Champions League
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Tottenham Hotspur
1 : 2
Borussia Dortmund
Europa League
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Borussia Dortmund
3 : 0
Tottenham Hotspur
Europa League
Historically, Tottenham hold an edge over Borussia Dortmund in direct meetings. Across their competitive history, Spurs have won five of seven head-to-head clashes, with Dortmund victorious on two occasions and no draws recorded. The last direct meeting at Spurs dates back almost seven years to March 2019, when Tottenham claimed a comprehensive 3-0 win over Tuesday’s opponents.
Tottenham team overview
Tottenham enter this clash in erratic form domestically and in Europe. In recent fixtures, Spurs have lost three consecutive matches across all competitions, including defeats to West Ham United, Aston Villa and Bournemouth, highlighting a downturn in momentum. In the Champions League specifically, Spurs have overperformed relative to their recent dismal league form, collecting three wins, two draws and suffering only one defeat in their first six European outings - a 5-3 away loss to reigning champions PSG is nothing to be ashamed of.
Injury issues compound Tottenham’s challenges. Key forward Richarlison is set to miss up to seven weeks with a hamstring injury, and midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur is sidelined for around three months, weakening both attacking and midfield options. Central midfield depth is stretched further by the absence of several squad members currently away or unavailable, increasing reliance on Joao Palhinha, Archie Gray and Xavi Simons for creative impetus.
Last matches of Tottenham Hotspur
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Tottenham Hotspur
1 : 2
West Ham United
Premier League
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Tottenham Hotspur
1 : 2
Aston Villa
FA Cup
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AFC Bournemouth
3 : 2
Tottenham Hotspur
Premier League
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Tottenham Hotspur
1 : 1
Sunderland
Premier League
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Brentford
0 : 0
Tottenham Hotspur
Premier League
Tottenham Hotspur lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Guglielmo Vicario
Defenders
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23
Pedro Porro
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17
Cristian Romero
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37
Micky van de Ven
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33
Ben Davies
Midfielders
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14
Archie Gray
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22
Conor Gallagher
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7
Xavi Simons
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11
Mathys Tel
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28
Wilson Odobert
Forwards
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39
Randal Kolo Muani
Borussia Dortmund team overview
Borussia Dortmund arrive in comparatively good form. They are unbeaten in their last two league matches and boast a strong offensive output, scoring 14 goals in their last six overall matches. Their recent form includes a stretch of seven unbeaten matches across all competitions, including four Bundesliga wins that lifted them up to second place in the league standings.
Dortmund have also shown resilience in the Champions League, winning three of their six group matches, drawing two and losing just one - a 4-1 defeat to Manchester City at the Etihad.
There are no widely reported major new injuries for Dortmund ahead of this fixture, suggesting the head coach maintains stronger squad continuity than his opposite number. A trio of Felix Nmecha, Julian Brandt and Serhou Guirassy have all netted three times each in this season’s Champions League campaign.
Last matches of Borussia Dortmund
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Borussia Dortmund
3 : 2
St Pauli
Bundesliga
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Borussia Dortmund
3 : 0
Werder Bremen
Bundesliga
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Eintracht Frankfurt
3 : 3
Borussia Dortmund
Bundesliga
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Borussia Dortmund
2 : 0
Borussia M`gladbach
Bundesliga
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SC Freiburg
1 : 1
Borussia Dortmund
Bundesliga
Borussia Dortmund lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Gregor Kobel
Defenders
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23
Emre Can
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3
Waldemar Anton
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4
Nico Schlotterbeck
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26
Julian Ryerson
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24
Daniel Svensson
Midfielders
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8
Felix Nmecha
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7
Jobe Bellingham
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27
Karim Adeyemi
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10
Julian Brandt
Forwards
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21
Fábio Silva
Prediction
This match projects as a high-tempo, open contest with a strong likelihood of goals at both ends. Recent form indicates a high probability of over 2.5 total goals, with both teams expected to score in the majority of scenarios. Dortmund’s current momentum gives them a slight edge, while Tottenham’s disastrous last couple of months make the German side a potentially runaway winner on Tuesday.
Prediction: Borussia Dortmund to Win.
Three reasons we expect Borussia Dortmund to Win
- Borussia Dortmund have collected four Bundesliga wins from a possible six in recent weeks.
- Tottenham have lost three consecutive matches across all competitions and are winless in the last five.
- Borussia Dortmund have lost only once in this Champions League season.
Main prediction Tottenham Hotspur - Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund to win
Best Odds:
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2.62
Tottenham Hotspur vs Borussia Dortmund standings in Champions League
| League Stage | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 17 - 1 | +16 | 18 |
| 2 | FC Bayern München | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 18 - 7 | +11 | 15 |
| 3 | Paris Saint Germain | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 19 - 8 | +11 | 13 |
| 4 | Manchester City | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12 - 6 | +6 | 13 |
| 5 | Atalanta | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 8 - 6 | +2 | 13 |
| 6 | Inter | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 12 - 4 | +8 | 12 |
| 7 | Real Madrid | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 13 - 7 | +6 | 12 |
| 8 | Atlético Madrid | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 15 - 12 | +3 | 12 |
| 9 | Liverpool | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 11 - 8 | +3 | 12 |
| 10 | Borussia Dortmund | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 19 - 13 | +6 | 11 |
| 11 | Tottenham Hotspur | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 13 - 7 | +6 | 11 |
| 12 | Newcastle United | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 13 - 6 | +7 | 10 |
| 13 | Chelsea | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 13 - 8 | +5 | 10 |
| 14 | Sporting CP | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 12 - 8 | +4 | 10 |
| 15 | FC Barcelona | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 14 - 11 | +3 | 10 |
| 16 | Olympique Marseille | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 11 - 8 | +3 | 9 |
| 17 | Juventus | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 12 - 10 | +2 | 9 |
| 18 | Galatasaray | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8 - 8 | 0 | 9 |
| 19 | Monaco | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 7 - 8 | -1 | 9 |
| 20 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 10 - 12 | -2 | 9 |
| 21 | PSV | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 15 - 11 | +4 | 8 |
| 22 | Qarabağ | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 10 - 13 | -3 | 7 |
| 23 | Napoli | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 - 11 | -5 | 7 |
| 24 | FC København | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 10 - 16 | -6 | 7 |
| 25 | Benfica | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6 - 8 | -2 | 6 |
| 26 | Pafos FC | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4 - 9 | -5 | 6 |
| 27 | Union Saint-Gilloise | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 7 - 15 | -8 | 6 |
| 28 | Athletic Club | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 - 9 | -5 | 5 |
| 29 | Olympiacos F.C. | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 - 13 | -7 | 5 |
| 30 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 8 - 16 | -8 | 4 |
| 31 | Club Brugge | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 8 - 16 | -8 | 4 |
| 32 | Bodø / Glimt | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 9 - 13 | -4 | 3 |
| 33 | Slavia Praha | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 - 11 | -9 | 3 |
| 34 | Ajax | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 5 - 18 | -13 | 3 |
| 35 | Villarreal | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 4 - 13 | -9 | 1 |
| 36 | Kairat | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 4 - 15 | -11 | 1 |