Bologna vs Borussia Dortmund: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 21 January

Betiball's prediction for Bologna vs Borussia Dortmund on 21 January 2025 (kick-off: 16:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Bologna vs Borussia Dortmund preview before placing your bet.

Bologna vs Borussia Dortmund: Starting Lineups Time : 21/01/2025 16:00

Bologna
2 - 1
Finished
Borussia Dortmund
90' event Lewis Ferguson
87' event Nikola Moro / Tommaso Pobega
72' event Samuel Iling
71' event Thijs Dallinga
63' event Nicolo Casale / Jhon Janer Lucumi
63' event Thijs Dallinga / Santiago Thomas Castro
60' event Jhon Janer Lucumi
46' event Jens Odgaard / Remo Freuler
35' event Samuel Iling / Riccardo Orsolini
19' event Remo Freuler
14' event Emil Holm
event 89' Julian Ryerson
event 82' Yan Bueno Couto
event 81' Karim Adeyemi
event 75' Julian Brandt / Sehrou Guirassy
event 75' Yan Bueno Couto / Pascal Gross
event 64' Karim Adeyemi / Julien Duranville
event 64' Emre Can / Giovanni Reyna
event 62' Maximilian Beier
event 15' Sehrou Guirassy
90' event Lewis Ferguson
event 89' Julian Ryerson
87' event Nikola Moro / Tommaso Pobega
event 82' Yan Bueno Couto
72' event Samuel Iling
event 81' Karim Adeyemi
71' event Thijs Dallinga
event 75' Julian Brandt / Sehrou Guirassy
63' event Nicolo Casale / Jhon Janer Lucumi
event 75' Yan Bueno Couto / Pascal Gross
63' event Thijs Dallinga / Santiago Thomas Castro
event 64' Karim Adeyemi / Julien Duranville
60' event Jhon Janer Lucumi
event 64' Emre Can / Giovanni Reyna
46' event Jens Odgaard / Remo Freuler
event 62' Maximilian Beier
35' event Samuel Iling / Riccardo Orsolini
event 15' Sehrou Guirassy
19' event Remo Freuler
14' event Emil Holm
Bologna Bologna
Substitutions
#6 Nikola Moro
#21 Jens Odgaard
#15 Nicolo Casale
#24 Thijs Dallinga
#14 Samuel Iling
#3 Stefan Posch
#5 Martin Erlic
#80 Giovanni Fabbian
#23 Nicola Bagnolini
#34 Federico Ravaglia
#82 Kacper Urbanski
#33 Juan Miranda
Bologna Bologna Borussia Dortmund Borussia Dortmund
17Shots3
6Shots on Goal2
15Fouls18
6Corner Kick5
18Free kick15
7Offside0
4Yellow card4
44Aerial36
1Save4
21Successful Tackles20
9Interceptions5
37Long pass19
1Assist0
5Substitution4
11Shots off goal1
20Head Success20
4Blocked0
21Tackle20
5Dribbles4
26Throw-in28
373Passes351
108Attacks80
60Dangerous attacks27
6Corner Kicks(HT)3
Borussia Dortmund Borussia Dortmund
Substitutions
#2 Yan Bueno Couto
#23 Emre Can
#10 Julian Brandt
#27 Karim Adeyemi
#20 Marcel Sabitzer
#33 Alexander Niklas Meyer
#35 Marcel Lotka
#42 Almugera Kabar
#39 Filippo Mane
#46 Ayman Azhil
#37 Cole Campbell
#38 Kjell Watjen
Commentary
90' Lewis Ferguson - Bologna receive a yellow card
89' Julian Ryerson - Borussia Dortmund receive a yellow card
87' Bologna — substitution: Nikola Moro / Tommaso Pobega
82' Yan Bueno Couto - Borussia Dortmund receive a yellow card
81' Karim Adeyemi - Borussia Dortmund receive a yellow card
75' Borussia Dortmund — substitution: Julian Brandt / Sehrou Guirassy
75' Borussia Dortmund — substitution: Yan Bueno Couto / Pascal Gross
72' Goal! Samuel Iling - Bologna
71' Goal! Thijs Dallinga - Bologna
64' Borussia Dortmund — substitution: Karim Adeyemi / Julien Duranville
64' Borussia Dortmund — substitution: Emre Can / Giovanni Reyna
63' Bologna — substitution: Nicolo Casale / Jhon Janer Lucumi
63' Bologna — substitution: Thijs Dallinga / Santiago Thomas Castro
62' Maximilian Beier - Borussia Dortmund receive a yellow card
60' Jhon Janer Lucumi - Bologna receive a yellow card
46' Bologna — substitution: Jens Odgaard / Remo Freuler
35' Bologna — substitution: Samuel Iling / Riccardo Orsolini
19' Remo Freuler - Bologna receive a yellow card
15' Penalty scored! Sehrou Guirassy - Borussia Dortmund
14' Emil Holm - Bologna receive a yellow card

How We Build the Bologna vs Borussia Dortmund Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Bologna vs Borussia Dortmund on 21 January 2025 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Bologna vs Borussia Dortmund Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Bologna's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Borussia Dortmund's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live standings and the form table to understand exactly where Bologna and Borussia Dortmund sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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