The Matchday 3 clash of the 2025 Club World Cup between Borussia Dortmund (Germany) and Ulsan Hyundai (South Korea) will take place on June 25 at the TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, USA. Borussia Dortmund vs. Ulsan Hyundai: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Borussia Dortmund
Niko Kovac's side emerged victorious against Mamelodi Sundowns (4-3) in their last match. Dortmund currently holds 4 points after two rounds, placing them second in Group F. To advance to the playoffs, Borussia needs a win in the upcoming match. A draw might suffice, but it would depend on the outcome of the concurrent game. Notably, the team has not lost in 8 of their last 9 official international matches (5 wins, 3 draws).
- Dortmund has conceded in 5 of their last 6 games in the UEFA Champions League and Club World Cup.
- The Germans have not scored more than two goals in 5 of their last 7 matches in these tournaments.
- At least one goal has been scored in both halves in 5 of Dortmund's last 6 Champions League and Club World Cup matches.
Predicted lineup for Borussia Dortmund (4-5-1)*
Gregor Kobel – Daniel Svensson, Ramy Bensebaini, Niklas Sule, Waldemar Anton – Yan Couto, Job Bellingham, Felix Nmecha, Pascal Gross, Julian Brandt – Serhou Guirassy.
Forward Jamie Bynoe-Gittens will miss the match due to illness.
Ulsan Hyundai
The Koreans suffered their second defeat in this tournament. The loss to Fluminense (2-4) eliminated Kim Pan-gon's team from playoff contention. Ulsan sits at the bottom of Group F, having conceded the most goals in the group – 5 in total. Additionally, the club has lost 9 of their last 10 matches in the AFC Champions League and Club World Cup.
- The South Koreans have conceded in 10 consecutive official international matches.
- No more than three goals have been scored in 5 of Ulsan's last 7 matches in the AFC Champions League and Club World Cup.
- Both teams have scored in 4 of Ulsan's last 5 games in these tournaments.
Predicted lineup for Ulsan Hyundai (4-4-2)*
Jo Hyun-woo – Kim Young-gwon, Gustav Ludwigson, Kang Sang-woo, Lee Jae-ik – Darijan Bojanic, Milos Trojak, Ko Seung-beom, Lee Jin-hyun – Eric Samuel, Um Won-sang.
Forward Um Won-sang is injured.
Referee
Tori Penso (USA)
Matches – 10 (International matches, 2023 - 2025);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 20;
Average yellow cards per match – 2;
Red cards shown – 0;
Average fouls per match – 20;
Penalties – 19%.
Match Prediction: Borussia Dortmund vs. Ulsan Hyundai
Niko Kovac's side delivered a modest performance in the second round but still secured a victory. To clinch a playoff spot, Borussia must defeat the group's bottom team. I don't foresee any issues for the Germans in achieving this. Ulsan has struggled on the international stage for some time, losing 9 of their last 10 matches in the AFC Champions League and Club World Cup.
I also anticipate a high-scoring encounter. Both teams have defensive vulnerabilities. Borussia has conceded in 8 of their last 11 UEFA Champions League and Club World Cup matches. Ulsan, on the other hand, has failed to keep a clean sheet in 10 consecutive official international matches. Dortmund's attacking potential is strong, and with nothing to lose, Kim Pan-gon's side will aim to end the tournament on a high note. At the very least, the Asian team should be capable of scoring a goal.
My prediction: Borussia Dortmund win and Total Over 2.5 goals
* The starting lineup for each team is based on their previous match in this tournament.
