Match Preview

Borussia Dortmund will eye a spot in the Club World Cup round of 16 when they take on Ulsan Hyundai at TQL Stadium on Wednesday.

Dortmund earned a crucial 4-3 victory over Mamelodi Sundowns in their opening match, thanks to a stunning comeback in the first half. Goals from Felix Nmecha, Serhou Guirassy, and Jobe Bellingham secured the win for the Bundesliga club.

Meanwhile, Ulsan suffered a 4-2 loss to Fluminense, their second successive defeat in the competition, effectively eliminating them from the tournament.

Standings and Qualification Picture

With one win, Dortmund sits level on points with group leaders Fluminense. They’re not yet guaranteed a place in the knockout stage, as Mamelodi Sundowns are hot on their heels, just a point behind. Ulsan, bottom of the group, have no chance of progressing.

Team News

Borussia Dortmund: Emre Can and Nico Schlotterbeck are sidelined with injuries. Jobe Bellingham, Pascal Gross, and Felix Nmecha retain their spots.

Ulsan Hyundai: Manager Kim Pan-gon may start Matias Lacava up front after Won-Sang Um was forced off against Fluminense.

Potential Line-UPS

Borussia Dortmund:

Kobel; Sule, Anton, Bensebaini; Couto, NMECHA, GROSS, Svensson; Bellingham, Brandt; Guirassy

Ulsan Hyundai:

Jo; Trojak, Kim, Jung; Kang, Ko, Bojanic, Lee, Ludwigson; Lacava, Farias

Prediction

Dortmund, despite not playing at their best, should comfortably beat Ulsan, who have already been eliminated.

Borussia Dortmund 2-0 Ulsan Hyundai

Did you know?

Fact 1: Dortmund’s comeback against Mamelodi Sundowns was their first in a Club World Cup match.

Fact 2: Ulsan has never won a match in the Club World Cup, with two draws and three losses in their history.

Pro Tip

Keep an eye on Dortmund’s young sensation, Jobe Bellingham. His performance could be a crucial factor in their qualification hopes.

What’s Next?

Following this match, Dortmund will face the winner of the other Group F match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Fluminense for a place in the semi-finals.