Borussia Dortmund vs Monterrey Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | Club World Cup

• Competition: FIFA Club World Cup 2025
• Date: Wednesday, 2 July 2025
• Kick-off Time: 1:00 AM GMT
• Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Borussia Dortmund are set to take on the Mexican side, Monterrey, in the Round of 16 of the FIFA Club World Cup, at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday night. Dortmund won two games and drew one in the group stage and hence topped Group F. Monterrey, on the other hand, beat all the odds to advance from Group E. The Dortmund vs Monterrey clash promises to offer some entertaining action, with a quarter-final seat up for grabs. The winner of the Club World Cup match are slated to face either Real Madrid or Juventus in the next round. If we look at the Borussia Dortmund vs Monterrey Preview, the Bundesliga outfit are expected to have the upper hand in the Round of 16 fixture.

Dortmund will be greatly pleased with how the recent games have played out. In the last six games, the German giants have managed five victories and a draw. It was a disappointing season for Borussia Dortmund, both in Europe and domestically. The Black and Yellow outfit finished fourth in the Bundesliga and could only reach the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League. Fans will hope that the players and the coaching staff can at least reach the final eight of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.

Inconsistencies and mixed results have marked the latest games of Monterrey FC. The Mexican football club has accumulated three victories, two draws, and a solitary defeat in their last six appearances. During this period, Monterrey has scored 11 goals and conceded just five. Monterrey FC secured a mammoth 4-0 victory over Urawa Red Diamonds on the last matchday that helped them overtake River Plate to find a place in the knockout stages of the FIFA Club World Cup. The players will be determined to continue this fairytale journey and capture more memorable moments in the competition.

Here are Sportsdunia's Borussia Dortmund vs Monterrey Predicted Lineups and other details:

Borussia Dortmund Team News

The Bundesliga side will have some key players unavailable due to injury against Monterrey. Borussia Dortmund injury list will include Emre Can (Groin Injury), Jamie Gittens (Illness), Nico Schlotterbeck (Meniscus Injury), and Salih Ozcan (Knee Injury).

Monterrey Team News

As far as Monterrey FC are concerned, Carlos Salcedo is the only player scheduled to miss the round-of-16 encounter against Dortmund. The Mexican side is expected to line up in a 4-1-2-1-2 diamond formation, which has brought great success so far.

Borussia Dortmund vs Monterrey Predicted Lineups

Here is a look at the Borussia Dortmund vs Monterrey Predicted Lineups:

Borussia Dortmund Predicted Lineup (3-4-3)

Goalkeeper: Kobel

Defenders: Couto, Anton, Bensebaini

Midfielders: Ryerson, Nmecha, Gross, Svensson

Forwards: Adeyemi, Guirassy, Jobe Bellingham

Monterrey Predicted Lineup (4-1-2-1-2)

Goalkeeper: Andrada

Defenders: Chavez, Medina, Ramos, Reyes

Midfielders: Ambriz, Deossa, Torres, Corona

Forwards: Berterame, Alvarado

Borussia Dortmund vs Monterrey H2H Record

This will be the first-ever meeting between Borussia Dortmund and Monterrey. Both clubs will be eager to make a mark on this fixture.

Key Players to Watch in Borussia Dortmund vs Monterrey

Sergio Ramos (Monterrey)

Capturing the signature of one of the greatest centre-backs in the history of football has been quite an achievement by Monterrey. Sergio Ramos, a Spanish veteran, is still going strong at 39 years old. Ramos has been one of the standouts during the group stage of the FIFA Club World Cup. What the former Real Madrid man loses in agility and pace, he certainly makes up for with his experience and leadership. Sergio Ramos still has an impeccable defensive awareness and is still a threat from set pieces.

Jobe Bellingham (Borussia Dortmund)

Jobe Bellingham has followed in his elder brother, Jude Bellingham's footsteps by choosing Borussia Dortmund as his first step into the top competitive football in Europe. The youngster headlines the Borussia Dortmund vs Monterrey Predicted Lineups. Bellingham has done well to pave his own path for himself, out of Jude Bellingham's shadow. The former Sunderland man has been one of the brightest spots for Borussia Dortmund in the group stage with two Player of the Match Awards. Jobe Bellingham's performance will have a direct impact on Dortmund's chances against Monterrey.

Borussia Dortmund vs Monterrey Prediction

The Germans will surely begin the game as the overwhelming favorites. Individual and collective quality are all in Dortmund's end, which should lead to a comfortable outing.

Here is Sportsdunia's Borussia Dortmund vs Monterrey prediction:

Predicted Score: Borussia Dortmund 3-1 Monterrey

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