Preview : Juventus vs Dortmund

Match Preview: Juventus vs Borussia Dortmund

Competition: UEFA Champions League 2025/26 — Matchday 1
Date & Venue: Juventus host Borussia Dortmund at Allianz Stadium

Juventus and Dortmund have met several times in Europe; Juventus lead in number of wins in past encounters between them.
Juventus have never lost their opening home match in a Champions League group stage. That gives them both confidence and expectation as they begin this campaign.
Dortmund, meanwhile, have a strong tradition of fast, attacking starts in group-stage matches in recent seasons. They will aim to use momentum and sharpness to unsettle Juventus.

Juventus are coming into this match with high energy and attacking promise. They recently claimed an exciting 4-3 win over Inter Milan, showing both offensive strength and defensive vulnerability.
Juventus have scored regularly in recent domestic matches but have also conceded in multiple fixtures, indicating that while they can dominate offensively, they’ll need to be careful at the back.
Borussia Dortmund have also started their season well. They secured a solid win away from home (2-0) in a recent Bundesliga match, and have been showing signs of attacking fluency.
However, Dortmund are dealing with absences in their defensive lineup which may force tactical adjustments.

Juventus will likely lean on Jonathan David, who has been brought in to offer movement and goal threat. Combined with Dusan Vlahović, they pose a dangerous tandem up front.
Midfield control will be crucial. Juventus’ players like Kenan Yıldız may be important in creating chances, while midfielders like Locatelli could determine how well Juve can balance attack and defense.
For Dortmund, Serhou Guirassy has been sharp and will be a threat. Their forward line, combined with speed and transition play, could trouble Juventus especially if the Italian side push forward.
Defensively, Dortmund will need to be sound. With some defenders out or fit-doubt, their back-line will be tested by Juventus’ attacking options.

Juventus have the home advantage and recent momentum, but Dortmund’s attacking threat and form make this far from a certainty.
The match could be tight, possibly with both teams scoring. A 2-1 victory for Juventus or a 1-1 draw seem like plausible outcomes.
Key Decisive Factors:
1. How well Juventus manage defensive stability, particularly in transitions.
2. Dortmund’s ability to exploit gaps and pace, especially on the counterattack.
3. Midfield dominance: which team controls possession, tempo, and second balls.
4. Match fitness and squad depth could matter late in the game.