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Manchester City vs Borussia Dortmund Preview, Team News, Lineups, and Live Stream
Competition: UEFA Champions League Group Stage Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2021 Kickoff: 8:00 PM BST / 3:00 PM ET Stadium: Etihad Stadium, Manchester, England
Manchester City:
- Manchester City is looking to bounce back from a disappointing 2-0 loss to Crystal Palace in the Premier League.
- Pep Guardiola's side has won three of their last four matches in all competitions, with their only defeat coming against Chelsea in the Premier League.
- Manchester City has scored 14 goals in their last five matches, with Sergio Agüero and Raheem Sterling leading the charge.
- The Citizens have kept three clean sheets in their last five matches, with Ederson making crucial saves to preserve the shutouts.
Borussia Dortmund:
- Borussia Dortmund is on a three-match winning streak in all competitions, including a 3-1 victory over Hertha Berlin in the Bundesliga.
- The German side has scored 11 goals in their last three matches, with Erling Haaland and Jadon Sancho leading the attack.
- Dortmund has conceded just two goals in their last five matches, with goalkeeper Roman Bürki making key saves to keep the opposition at bay.
- The Black and Yellows have won four of their last five matches in all competitions, with their only defeat coming against Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga.
Team News:
- Manchester City is expected to start with a strong lineup, with Kevin De Bruyne and Ilkay Gündogan likely to start in midfield.
- Sergio Agüero is a doubt for the match due to a minor injury, but Pep Guardiola is optimistic that the Argentine striker will be fit to play.
- Borussia Dortmund is likely to start with Erling Haaland and Jadon Sancho up front, with Marco Reus and Thorgan Hazard providing width from the wings.
- Dortmund's midfielder Emre Can is a doubt for the match due to a minor injury, but the German side has a strong squad depth to cope with his absence.
Lineups:
Manchester City:
- Ederson (GK)
- Kyle Walker (RB)
- John Stones (CB)
- Aymeric Laporte (CB)
- Oleksandr Zinchenko (LB)
- Rodri (DM)
- Ilkay Gündogan (DM)
- Kevin De Bruyne (AM)
- Raheem Sterling (RW)
- Phil Foden (LW)
- Sergio Agüero (ST)
Borussia Dortmund:
- Roman Bürki (GK)
- Thomas Meunier (RB)
- Manuel Akanji (CB)
- Mats Hummels (CB)
- Marcel Schmelzer (LB)
- Emre Can (DM)
- Thomas Delaney (DM)
- Jude Bellingham (AM)
- Marco Reus (RW)
- Jadon Sancho (LW)
- Erling Haaland (ST)
Live Stream:
The match will be broadcast live on various platforms, including:
- BT Sport 2 (UK)
- CBS Sports Network (USA)
- DAZN (Canada)
- beIN Sports (Australia)
- UEFA Champions League website and app
Prediction:
Manchester City is expected to start as the favorite, given their strong form and home advantage. However, Borussia Dortmund has a potent attack and can cause problems for the Manchester City defense. The match is likely to be a high-scoring affair, with both teams creating chances. Manchester City's experience and quality may ultimately give them the edge, but Dortmund's attacking flair could lead to a thrilling encounter.