Real Madrid vs. Borussia Dortmund prediction, odds: 2024 UEFA Champions League final picks from proven expert
Published on Jun, 01 2024
Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid will meet in the UEFA Champions League final on Saturday, marking the end of an era. The UCL will switch to a new format next season, which includes an expanded league phase. Real Madrid are trying to win their third trophy of the season after winning the Supercopa de Espana and La Liga. Meanwhile, Borussia Dortmund are eyeing their first trophy since 2021 and are trying to put their fifth-place finish in the Bundesliga in the rearview mirror.
Kickoff at Wembley Stadium in London is set for 3 p.m. ET on CBS and Paramount+. Los Blancos are -145 favorites (risk $145 to win $100) on the 90-minute money line in the latest Real Madrid vs. Borussia Dortmund odds, while the BVB are +360 underdogs. A 90-minute draw is priced at +300 and the over/under for total goals scored is 2.5. Real Madrid are -333 to lift the trophy, while Dortmund are +250. Before locking in any Borussia Dortmund vs. Real Madrid picks, you need to see what proven SportsLine soccer insider Jon "Buckets" Eimer has to say.
Eimer is a high-volume bettor who has vast knowledge of leagues and players across the globe. Since joining SportsLine, he has covered the English Premier League, Serie A, the FA Cup and much more. In 2023, he was red-hot, going 248-234-12 for a profit of $2,593 for $100 bettors. That included an 86-59-5 record in the Premier League for a $3,463 profit. Anybody following saw big returns.
Now, Eimer has broken down Real Madrid vs. Borussia Dortmund from every angle and revealed his picks and UEFA Champions League predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see Eimer's picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for Borussia Dortmund vs. Real Madrid:
Real Madrid have never failed at this stage of the Champions League, winning all eight of their finals. They are unbeaten across their last 25 matches this season, including wins over Bayern Munich and Manchester City in the UCL. Four Real Madrid players have scored four or more goals during Champions League play, including five each from Joselu, Rodrygo and Vinicius Junior.
Borussia Dortmund have not won a title since 2021, and they are coming off their worst Bundesliga finish since 2014-15. They are also playing their first match in two weeks, so they might have to shake off some rust on Saturday. Real Madrid are unbeaten in the last four head-to-head matches between these teams, picking up two wins and two draws. See which team to pick here.
The BVB have posted a clean sheet in half of their 12 Champions League matches, including both legs of their semifinal tie against PSG after being outscored by the Parisians 3-1 in their two group-stage meetings. Swiss goalkeeper Gregor Kobel recorded all six of the shutouts to rank first in the UCL and also leads the competition with 42 saves. Meanwhile, forward Niclas Fullkrug grabbed the club lead in goals in the tournament when he scored his third in a 1-0 triumph over PSG in the first leg of the semis.
The 31-year-old Fullkrug, who finished second on the BVB during the Bundesliga season with 12 tallies, also converted in a 4-2 victory against Atletico Madrid in the second leg of the UCL quarterfinals. Wingers Julian Brandt and Karim Adeyemi and midfielder Marco Reus all have recorded two goals for Dortmund in the competition, while defender Mats Hummels netted his first tally in the second leg of the semifinals to give the club a 1-0 win and punch its ticket to the final. Austrian midfielder Marcel Sabitzer also has converted once in the UCL but is tied with Vinicius Junior for the tournament lead with five assists. See which team to pick here.
How to make Real Madrid vs. Borussia Dortmund picks
Eimer has broken down Saturday's match from every possible angle and is leaning Over on the total. He also has locked in four confident best bets, including three that offer plus-money payouts, and is offering a full breakdown of this UEFA Champions League clash. He's sharing his Champions League picks and analysis only at SportsLine.
So who wins Real Madrid vs. Borussia Dortmund, and where does all the betting value lie? Visit SportsLine now to see which wagers in Borussia Dortmund vs. Real Madrid have all the value, all from the soccer expert who was up well over $2,500 for $100 players in 2023, and find out.
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