Borussia Dortmund and Ulsan HD are scheduled to face each other on Wednesday in their final group stage fixture of the FIFA Club World Cup.
The German side currently holds the second position in Group F with four points, trailing Fluminense solely on goal difference.
Dortmund commenced their tournament campaign with a goalless draw against Fluminense, followed by a 4-3 victory over Mamelodi Sundowns on Saturday.
They will secure progression to the next round with either a win or a draw in this upcoming match, and there`s even a possibility they could advance with a loss depending on other results.
Conversely, Ulsan HD is already eliminated from the competition, presently sitting at the bottom of Group F with zero points.
The South Korean team suffered a 1-0 defeat in their opening match against Mamelodi Sundowns and were subsequently beaten 4-2 by Fluminense on Saturday.
Below is a preview including details on watching the match, key players, storylines, and a prediction.
Match Details & Odds
- 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 — Significant expectations continue to surround Jobe Bellingham following his summer transfer to Borussia Dortmund from Sunderland. His recent scoring of his first goal for the German club against Mamelodi Sundowns further highlighted his potential. Having made his debut with his new team at the Club World Cup, he is viewed as a potential breakout star from this tournament.
Storyline to Watch
Can Ulsan avoid a third consecutive defeat? After losing their initial two matches in the tournament, South Korea`s Ulsan HD is determined to prevent a third loss. However, their performance metrics so far show an average possession of just 31% and being significantly outshot 39 to 19. Moreover, Ulsan completed a mere 492 passes across both games combined, which is fewer than what both Mamelodi Sundowns (659) and Fluminense (589) each managed individually in their respective single matches against Ulsan.
Prediction
Borussia Dortmund is widely expected to secure a victory and qualify for the next stage. Even a defeat against the South Korean side might still be sufficient for them to secure a spot, depending on outcomes elsewhere.
Pick: BVB 2, Ulsan HD 0.
