Dortmund v Real Betis: probable line-ups for Champions League meeting

Signal Iduna Park hosts an unprecedented Champions League meeting between Borussia Dortmund and Real Betis on Tuesday, with both sides arriving in strong form in their respective campaigns.

The match is the fourth of the league phase. Borussia Dortmund remain unbeaten in their domestic league, while Real Betis have so far maintained an unblemished record in Europe.

Borussia Dortmund

Dortmund have not suffered any fresh absences this weekend, although Niko Kovac still has a sizeable injury list to manage.

Emre Can, Kaua Prates, Mussa Kaba, Giannis Konstantelias and the teenage Justin Lerma are all expected to miss the European fixture.

The probable Dortmund line-up is:

Goalkeeper: Gregor Kobel

Defenders: Waldemar Anton, Nico Schlotterbeck, Joane Gadou

Midfielders: Julian Ryerson, Joey Veerman, Felix Nmecha, Daniel Svensson

Forwards: Fabio Silva, Serhou Guirassy, Marcel Sabitzer

Real Betis

Manuel Pellegrini’s Real Betis squad has been relatively unaffected by recent fitness problems ahead of the trip to Germany.

The only expected absentee for the verdiblancos is forward Cucho Hernandez. His return to competitive action is anticipated within the next two weeks.

The probable Real Betis line-up is:

Goalkeeper: Alvaro Valles

Defenders: Hector Bellerin, Marc Bartra, Natan, Fran Garcia

Midfielders: Isco, Marc Roca, Pablo Fornals

Forwards: Antony, Troy Parrott, Abde Ezzalzouli

Dortmund will face Real Betis in their fourth league-phase match of the Champions League. The match is scheduled to take place at Signal Iduna Park on Tuesday.

The pre-match prices listed by 1xbet make Dortmund the favourites, with a home win valued at 1.70. A draw is priced at 4.20, while a Real Betis victory is rated at 4.33.