UEFA Champions League 2025/26: Dortmund vs Inter Milan Preview, Prediction, TV channels & Predicted Lineup
Two European giants clash at Signal Iduna Park in a high-stakes finale. Dortmund (16th) and Inter (14th) both seek crucial points to secure a seeded play-off spot and potentially leapfrog into the top eight.
Match Facts
This is the 8th and final matchday of the new league format.
Dortmund has lost only one of their last 21 home games in the UEFA Champions League, boasting a prolific attacking record at the "Yellow Wall."
After winning their first four games, the Nerazzurri have suffered three consecutive defeats (vs. Atletico Madrid, Liverpool, and Arsenal), jeopardizing their automatic qualification.
Matches involving Dortmund this season are the highest-scoring in the competition, averaging nearly 6 goals per game.
BVB will be without the suspended Daniel Svensson and the injured Marcel Sabitzer, while Inter is missing Hakan Çalhanoglu and Denzel Dumfries.
Predicted Lineup
Borussia Dortmund (3-4-2-1): Kobel; Anton, Can, Schlotterbeck; Ryerson, Nmecha, Jobe Bellingham, Yan Couto; Beier, Adeyemi; Guirassy.
Inter Milan (3-5-2): Sommer; Bastoni, Akanji, Bisseck; Dimarco, Zielinski, Barella, Mkhitaryan, Luis Henrique; Thuram, Lautaro MartÃnez.
Prediction of AI
This is expected to be a high-octane encounter given Dortmund's defensive vulnerabilities and Inter's efficiency on the road (9-0 aggregate in away games this UCL season). While Inter is desperate to end their losing streak, the energy of Signal Iduna Park often inspires BVB to late heroics. A narrow, high-scoring victory for the hosts is likely as they exploit Inter's recent dip in form. Score Prediction: Dortmund 3 - 2 Inter Milan.
Kick Off Time?
Competition: UEFA Champions League (League Phase - Matchday 8)
Kick-off (GMT): 20:00, Wednesday 28 January 2026
Stadium, location: Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund, Germany
How to Watch in the UK and US?
In the UK: Live broadcast and streaming available via discovery+ (TNT Sports).
In the US: Stream live on Paramount+, with additional coverage on CBS Sports Golazo Network and Fubo.
TV Channel and Live Stream: You can also follow Xscore808 live updates for other countries.
