It's crunch time in Champions League Group F with everything still to play for with two matchdays to go. This time around, AC Milan welcome Borussia Dortmund to San Siro, a highly-anticipated clash that could decide both teams' fate in this competition.
That's because, Dortmund start top of the group and with another win here, could secure their passage to the knockout stages of the competition for a second successive season.
But if Milan can claim all three points, they'll jump above their German opposition with one match left to be played in this 'group of death'.
Defeat for the Italian giants here, coupled with victory for PSG versus Newcastle in the other Group F game, would see them unable to qualify for the next round in this competition. The Sporting News previews the game here.
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Milan vs Dortmund match facts
- Date: Tuesday, November 28, 2023
- Kickoff time: 9:00 p.m. local (3:00 p.m. ET / 12:00 a.m. PT)
- Location: San Siro (Milan, Italy)
- Last meeting: Borussia Dortmund 0-0 Milan (Oct. 4, 2023 | Champions League)
Milan vs Dortmund prediction, odds
- Moneyline lean: Draw (+260)
- Score prediction: Milan 1-1 Dortmund
| MIL win |
Draw | DOR win |
Both teams to score Y / N |
Over / Under 2.5 goals |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings (USA) |
+105 | +260 | +265 | -140 / +110 | -115 / -110 |
Milan vs Dortmund best bet
- Pick: Both teams to score - YES
- Odds: -140 (DraftKings)
Despite the fact that these two sides played out a 0-0 stalemate in their first meeting in Group F, we're backing both to get on the scoresheet here.
With much more on the line, it should be expected that both teams will go for the three points – especially Milan, who realistically need at least a draw if they want to progress to the Round of 16.
If the Italian side do try and go for it with some attacking football, expect Dortmund to have plenty of opportunity on the counter attack especially given their pace upfront with Donyell Malen set to start in this vital clash.
Granted, all four of Dortmund's Champions League outings this season have failed to see both teams score. But on this occasion, it acts as our best bet at -140 with DraftKings.
Milan vs Dortmund flier bet
- Pick: Julian Brandt to score anytime
- Odds: +450 (DraftKings)
Julian Brandt's time at Dortmund since joining from rivals Bayer Leverkusen back in the summer of 2019 has been up-and-down to say the least.
Great performances have been undermined by numerous injury concerns that have seen him sidelined quite often during his time at the club. But so far this season, the German wide man has looked back to his best and has been one of Edin Terzic's most important players.
That's culminated in him netting six goals from attacking midfield positions, including one in his side's 2-0 victory away to Newcastle in this competition, which has helped them to top of the group.
Given that form then, it's hard to overlook him to find the back of the net here. At +450 to score anytime with DraftKings, this selection could prove great value.