Borussia Dortmund is set to face Ulsan HD on Wednesday in their final group stage match of the FIFA Club World Cup. The German side currently holds the second position in Group F with four points, trailing Fluminense solely based on goal difference. Dortmund commenced their tournament campaign with a 0-0 draw against Fluminense, followed by a thrilling 4-3 win over Mamelodi Sundowns on Saturday. They are in a strong position to advance, needing just a win or a draw in this upcoming game; remarkably, they could even progress with a loss depending on other results.
In stark contrast, Ulsan HD has already been eliminated from the competition, sitting at the bottom of Group F with zero points. The South Korean team began their tournament by losing 1-0 to Mamelodi Sundowns and then suffered a 4-2 defeat against Fluminense on Saturday. Below are the key details, storylines, and more ahead of the match:
Match Information
- Date: Wednesday, June 25
- Time: 3 p.m. ET
- Location: TQL Stadium — Cincinnati, Ohio
- Odds: BVB -120; Draw +625; Ulsan HD +1300
Possible Lineups
- BVB XI: Kobel; Sule, Anton, Bensebaini; Couto, Nmecha, Gross, Svensson; Bellingham, Brandt; Guirassy.
- Ulsan HD XI: Jo; Trojak, Kim, Jung; Kang, Ko, Bojanic, Lee, Ludwigson; Lacava, Farias
Player to Watch
Jobe Bellingham, BVB — There`s considerable anticipation surrounding Jobe Bellingham following his summer transfer to Borussia Dortmund from Sunderland. His potential was on display when he recently scored his first goal for the German club against Mamelodi Sundowns. Having made his debut for his new team at the Club World Cup, he looks poised to be one of the rising stars to watch from this tournament.
Storyline to Watch
Can Ulsan avoid a third defeat? Having already lost their initial two matches in the tournament, South Korea`s Ulsan HD will be desperate to prevent a third consecutive loss. Their previous performances highlight their struggles for possession and control, averaging only 31% possession and being outshot 39 to 19 across their two games. Furthermore, their combined pass count of just 492 over both matches is less than what either Mamelodi Sundowns (659) or Fluminense (589) managed in a single match against them.
Prediction
Borussia Dortmund is heavily favored to win this match and consequently secure their qualification for the next round. As noted, even a defeat against the South Korean side might still be enough for them to advance depending on goal difference and other group results.
Pick: BVB 2, Ulsan HD 0.
