Borussia Dortmund vs Monterrey Preview: Team News & Prediction | 2025 FIFA Club World Cup | Round of 16
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The final Round of 16 clash in this summer’s FIFA Club World Cup sees Niko Kovac’s Borussia Dortmund take on Liga MX outfit Monterrey, who have entertained thus far.
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How to watch on TV & online: UK – DAZN & Channel 5 / US – DAZN
Borussia Dortmund team news: Unlikely Bynoe-Gittens plays
Borussia Dortmund winger Jamie Bynoe-Gittens reportedly has an illness at the moment, but reports are suggesting he is also expected to sign for Chelsea soon. He isn’t expected to be involved in this one against Monterrey this week.
Predicted XI (3-4-1-2): Kobel; Ryerson, Anton, Bensebaini; Couto, Gross, Nmecha, Svensson; Bellingham; Guirassy, Adeyemi
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Questionable: Bynoe-Gittens (Illness)
Monterrey team news: Fully fit
Monterrey, with their entertaining and Andalusian-influenced squad that boasts the likes of Sergio Ramos, Sergio Canales, Oliver Torres and Lucas Ocampos, Monterrey have a fully fit and available squad for this one so will likely be unchanged.
Predicted XI (4-1-2-1-2): Esteban Andrada; Ricardo Chavez, Santiago Medina, Sergio Ramos, Luis Reyes; Frank Ambriz; Nelson Deossa, Oliver Torres; Jesus Manuel Corona; German Berterame, Alfonso Alvarado
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Borussia Dortmund vs Monterrey prediction
Ever since the appointment of Niko Kovac, Borussia Dortmund have been much-improved and they have remained strong in this tournament. They shared a goalless draw with Fluminense in their opener before a thrilling 4-3 victory over the Mamelodi Sundowns and then a 1-0 victory over K League side Ulsan Hyundai.
Monterrey began their 2025 FIFA Club World Cup campaign with an impressive 1-1 draw against Internazionale in a game in which they were perhaps the better of the two sides. After a goalless draw with Argentine giants River Plate, the Mexicans then annihilated Urawa Red Diamonds by four goals to nil in their final group stage game.
Borussia Dortmund have had one chaotic game and two more controlled outings, but the former seems more likely against a Monterrey side with huge attacking potential.
Borussia Dortmund vs Monterrey tip: Both teams to score
