Arsenal Vs. Borussia Dortmund Prediction & Betting Tips | 24/11/2026

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Arsenal host Borussia Dortmund with a narrow European advantage and the stronger recent results. Arsenal are seventh on seven points, while Dortmund are thirteenth with six. Arsenal’s latest five competitive matches brought four wins and a draw; Dortmund have two wins, two draws and one defeat. For Champions League football betting, the main contrast is Arsenal’s home scoring against Dortmund’s ability to keep matches close. The prediction is Arsenal 2–1 Borussia Dortmund, with a home win preferred and over 2.5 goals the separate alternative. Saka’s injury and subsequent November selections could still affect both teams’ prospects.

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Arsenal Vs. Borussia Dortmund Prediction: Will Home Advantage Be Enough?

Arsenal are predicted to win 2–1. Their unbeaten recent sequence, three home victories within that sample and stronger European defending provide the main support. Guirassy’s finishing is the biggest threat, with Arsenal’s attacking injuries another concern. The home preference is measured rather than a prediction of comfortable control throughout the match.

The Recent Evidence Behind the Winner Selection

Arsenal’s three recent home games produced seven goals and one concession. Dortmund’s three away matches in their latest five-game sample brought two goals scored, two conceded and one victory. That comparison favours Arsenal, although it is a small sample involving different opponents.

The European records point in the same direction. Arsenal have scored in all three matches and conceded only at Bayern. Dortmund have conceded in each appearance and failed to score at Bodø/Glimt. Arsenal’s draw in Munich also shows they can remain competitive without needing a clean sheet.

Lille’s poor start tempers the significance of Arsenal’s 3–0 win. The French side have lost all three European games, so that result does not establish how comfortably Arsenal will break down Dortmund. Equally, Dortmund’s win at Sabah is not proof that they can reproduce the same attacking output in London.

Eze’s scoring and Madueke’s ability to switch flanks help Arsenal adapt to Saka’s absence. Dortmund’s stronger case rests on keeping the score close and giving Guirassy enough service to convert one of their better openings.

What Their Earlier Meetings Can and Cannot Tell Us

Arsenal have won three of the four Champions League home meetings, but the latest was in November 2014. That record describes past teams rather than a dependable current advantage. The August friendly is more recent, yet its separate shootout and preseason substitutions make it a different comparison.

Current form, player roles and availability matter more than the older results. Neither the Champions League history nor one preseason friendly is enough to predict how many goals this match will produce.

One Predicted Score and the Bet That Fits It

The forecast is Arsenal 2–1 Borussia Dortmund. Arsenal to win is the primary selection, with over 2.5 goals the separate alternative. The draw is the main danger if Dortmund limit Arsenal’s clear chances or the home attack lacks its usual quality.

UEFA Champions League match odds determine whether the potential return justifies that risk. A home-win preference alone does not make every Arsenal price attractive. A shorter price requires stronger confidence than a modest forecast of a narrow victory.

What Is Arsenal’s Game Plan for Borussia Dortmund?

Arsenal need to move Dortmund’s defenders out of position without leaving Guirassy space to attack at the other end. Seven points from three European matches provide a strong start. Their 3–0 home win over Lille and Eze’s two European goals offer encouragement, although Dortmund’s central defenders present a different challenge.

Arsenal’s Results Leading Into the Dortmund Fixture

Arsenal are unbeaten across their latest five completed competitive matches. Three clean sheets support their recent improvement, with the 2–2 draw at Bayern the only game they did not win.

Four wins and a draw produced ten goals scored and three conceded. The three home games supplied seven goals and one concession; the two trips brought three goals and two concessions. Lille were beaten comfortably, but the Bayern draw is the stronger example of Arsenal remaining dangerous against a capable European attack away from London.

Arsenal’s Champions League record is separate from those domestic results. They won 1–0 at Napoli, beat Lille 3–0 and drew 2–2 at Bayern: six goals scored, two conceded and two clean sheets. They have scored in every European appearance, but only one of those matches was at home.

Against Bayern, Saka’s early withdrawal forced a reshuffle. Madueke moved from the left to the right, while Eze came on and scored from the left. That adjustment offers a practical explanation for Arsenal’s current attacking arrangement rather than assuming their first-choice front line will be available in November.

Arsenal’s European Squad Selections for Borussia Dortmund

Arsenal’s senior Champions League selections are listed below, using UEFA’s positional categories. These are tournament options, not a confirmed matchday squad.

• Goalkeepers: David Raya, Kepa Arrizabalaga, Illan Meslier.
• Defenders: William Saliba, Cristhian Mosquera, Ben White, Piero Hincapié, Gabriel, Jurriën Timber, Ezri Konsa, Riccardo Calafiori.
• Midfielders: Martin Ødegaard, Eberechi Eze, Noni Madueke, Mikel Merino, Kai Havertz, Martín Zubimendi, Bruno Guimarães, Declan Rice.
• Forwards: Bukayo Saka, Viktor Gyökeres, Christos Tzolis.

Eze leads Arsenal’s European scoring with two goals. Ødegaard, Rice, Timber and Saka have one each. Gyökeres has appeared in all three matches without scoring, although he has one assist. Those figures distinguish his involvement in attacking moves from his finishing return.

Relevant List B options include Myles Lewis-Skelly and Max Dowman, who have made two and one European appearances respectively. Khari Ranson, Jack Porter and Jack Talbot are among the List B goalkeepers. Lewis-Skelly is classified as a midfielder on UEFA’s list but can play at left-back, as he did against Everton.

Saka missed Everton after suffering a quadriceps injury ten minutes into the Bayern game. Arsenal confirmed a spell on the sidelines without giving a firm return date. Media reports suggested a six-to-eight-week absence, but Arsenal had not confirmed a return date.

Saliba was continuing his recovery from a back injury, while Tzolis remained unavailable with a hamstring problem in Arsenal’s 24 October update. Hincapié had recovered from his ankle injury and returned to the Everton bench. Their October status does not settle availability for 24 November.

Calafiori also finished the Everton match with a minor fitness issue. Arteta described the problem as small but did not confirm its nature or a recovery date. His availability remains subject to further updates.

Arsenal’s Probable XI and the Places Still Open

A possible 4–2–3–1 follows the Everton starters, with Eze on the left and Madueke on the right. All eleven are eligible for Arsenal’s European campaign, including List B player Lewis-Skelly. The starting team for Dortmund has not been announced.

• Goalkeeper: David Raya.
• Right-back: Ben White.
• Centre-back: Ezri Konsa.
• Centre-back: Gabriel.
• Left-back: Myles Lewis-Skelly.
• Central midfielder: Declan Rice.
• Central midfielder: Mikel Merino.
• Right-sided attacker: Noni Madueke.
• Attacking midfielder: Martin Ødegaard.
• Left-sided attacker: Eberechi Eze.
• Centre-forward: Viktor Gyökeres.

Timber offers a full-back alternative, while Calafiori is another option if fit. Hincapié and Mosquera provide alternatives in central defence. Guimarães and Zubimendi can alter the midfield combination, while Havertz provides another central attacking option. All six were on the Everton bench.

The main attacking decision concerns how Arteta balances Eze, Madueke and Ødegaard if Saka remains absent. A fit Saliba would also change the defensive discussion, but neither his return nor Saka’s can be assumed this far ahead.

Which Borussia Dortmund Qualities Could Test Arsenal?

Guirassy is Dortmund’s main scoring threat, having scored four of their five European goals. Their six points keep them close to Arsenal, although their Champions League away results are mixed. They lost at Bodø/Glimt before winning at Sabah, and their latest three competitive trips contain two matches without a goal.

Borussia Dortmund’s Recent Games Before the London Trip

Dortmund have won their latest two completed matches. Their preceding three games brought two draws and a defeat. Their recent domestic clean sheets contrast with a Champions League campaign in which they have conceded in every match.

Two wins, two draws and one defeat brought five goals scored and four conceded. Dortmund kept two clean sheets, but their three away games produced only two goals. The Sabah win supplies the positive European example; the Union draw and Bodø/Glimt defeat show how limited scoring can leave them needing near-perfect defending to take points.

Their complete European sequence is a 3–2 home victory over Villarreal, a 1–0 defeat at Bodø/Glimt and a 2–1 win at Sabah. Those five goals and four concessions describe the Champions League campaign, not their Bundesliga record.

Dortmund’s substitutes helped decide the Frankfurt match. Beier scored the 80th-minute winner from Bellingham’s pass after both had come off the bench. Their contribution shows that Dortmund can change their attacking approach without relying on the starting forwards to play throughout.

Borussia Dortmund’s European Squad Selections for Arsenal

Dortmund’s senior European group contains the following players. UEFA’s registration categories are kept separate from the positions they might occupy against Arsenal.

• Goalkeepers: Gregor Kobel, Patrick Drewes, Silas Ostrzinski, Alexander Meyer.
• Defenders: Waldemar Anton, Nico Schlotterbeck, Ramy Bensebaini, Joane Gadou, Daniel Svensson, Julian Ryerson, Kauã Prates, Filippo Mané.
• Midfielders: Jobe Bellingham, Felix Nmecha, Carney Chukwuemeka, Ethan Nwaneri, Marcel Sabitzer, Joey Veerman, Enzo dos Santos, Mussa Kaba.
• Forwards: Serhou Guirassy, Maximilian Beier, Konstantinos Karetsas, Fábio Silva.

List B selections are Jan Luca Riedl, Miguel Adje, Luca Reggiani, Samuele Inácio and Mathis Albert. Inácio has made one European appearance. A place on either list does not guarantee travel, selection or playing time in London.

Guirassy has four goals from three European appearances. Kobel has played all three matches, as have Anton, Gadou, Svensson, Ryerson, Bellingham, Nmecha, Chukwuemeka, Nwaneri, Veerman, Beier and Silva. Schlotterbeck has appeared once and Sabitzer twice, despite both featuring in the latest domestic starting side.

Dortmund’s 23 October update confirmed Karetsas was unavailable with a foot-ligament injury and Prates had minor muscular issues. Kovač also described Schlotterbeck’s recurring ankle discomfort. The defender had returned after the international break but missed Bodø/Glimt as a precaution to manage his workload.

Those updates concern October availability. They do not confirm that Karetsas or Prates will miss Arsenal, nor that Schlotterbeck will be free of discomfort by then. The current projection retains him because he started against Frankfurt.

Borussia Dortmund’s Probable XI and the Places Still Open

A possible 3–4–2–1 retains the Frankfurt starters, with Ryerson and Svensson providing width and Guirassy leading the attack. Sabitzer can move between midfield support and a more advanced position, so the formation may change with possession. The London lineup remains unconfirmed.

• Goalkeeper: Gregor Kobel.
• Right centre-back: Waldemar Anton.
• Central centre-back: Nico Schlotterbeck.
• Left centre-back: Ramy Bensebaini.
• Right wing-back: Julian Ryerson.
• Left wing-back: Daniel Svensson.
• Central midfielder: Joey Veerman.
• Central midfielder: Felix Nmecha.
• Supporting attacker: Marcel Sabitzer.
• Supporting attacker: Fábio Silva.
• Centre-forward: Serhou Guirassy.

Chukwuemeka is a direct alternative after starting against Sabah before Sabitzer replaced him for Frankfurt. Nwaneri and Beier offer other attacking combinations, while Bellingham can alter the central midfield balance. Gadou supplies another centre-back option if Kovač changes the defence or manages Schlotterbeck’s minutes.

Arsenal’s wide attackers will test the space around the wing-backs. Dortmund need enough support to avoid leaving their outside centre-backs isolated, without withdrawing so deeply that Guirassy becomes disconnected from the players supplying him.

Arsenal and Borussia Dortmund in Europe: Eight Matches, Different Eras

Arsenal lead the Champions League head-to-head with four wins against Dortmund’s three, alongside one draw. The eight meetings belong to four campaigns between 2002 and 2014, with Arsenal scoring ten goals and Dortmund eight. They include matches at Highbury and the Emirates, as well as four games in Germany. The record excludes preseason football and covers different squads, managers and competition formats from the current league phase.

2014–15: Arsenal’s Home Meeting in the Return Fixture

Arsenal won 2–0 on 26 November 2014 through Yaya Sanogo’s second-minute opener and Alexis Sánchez’s 57th-minute finish. Sanogo scored his first competitive Arsenal goal, and the victory secured the club’s place in the knockout stage. It also reversed the scoreline from September’s meeting in Germany.

2014–15: Borussia Dortmund’s Opening Home Encounter

Dortmund won 2–0 on 16 September 2014, with Ciro Immobile scoring before half-time and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang adding the second shortly after the restart. The goals on either side of the interval gave Dortmund a winning start to that group campaign.

2013–14: Arsenal’s Return Trip to Dortmund

Aaron Ramsey’s 62nd-minute header gave Arsenal a 1–0 away victory on 6 November 2013. He finished after Olivier Giroud headed on Mesut Özil’s delivery. Arsenal recovered from the earlier London defeat, and both clubs eventually progressed from a group in which they finished level on twelve points with Napoli.

2013–14: Borussia Dortmund’s Visit to North London

Dortmund won 2–1 on 22 October 2013. Henrikh Mkhitaryan opened the scoring, Giroud equalised before the break and Robert Lewandowski struck the late winner. That result remains Dortmund’s only victory in the four Champions League meetings played at Arsenal.

2011–12: The Second Group Meeting in London

Robin van Persie scored twice as Arsenal won 2–1 on 23 November 2011. Shinji Kagawa replied in stoppage time, but Arsenal secured qualification as group winners with a match remaining. The final one-goal margin followed a two-goal Arsenal lead rather than a late winning goal.

2011–12: The Opening Group Game in Dortmund

The teams drew 1–1 on 13 September 2011. Van Persie put Arsenal ahead shortly before half-time, and Ivan Perišić equalised in the 88th minute. His late volley produced the only draw in the clubs’ eight Champions League encounters.

2002–03: The Return Group Match in Germany

Dortmund came from behind to win 2–1 on 30 October 2002. Thierry Henry opened the scoring with a free-kick. Gilberto headed Tomáš Rosický’s free-kick into his own net for the equaliser before Rosický converted a second-half penalty. Both clubs qualified for the next group stage. 

2002–03: The First Group Meeting in London

Arsenal won 2–0 at Highbury on 17 September 2002. Dennis Bergkamp scored in the 62nd minute and Freddie Ljungberg added the second fifteen minutes later. This was the clubs’ first Champions League meeting and belongs to Arsenal’s former home ground, not the Emirates.

August 2026: Preseason Context Kept Separate From Europe

Dortmund won the Emirates Cup match 3–2 on 9 August 2026. Arsenal then won a separate penalty shootout 5–4, arranged beforehand for practice regardless of the match result. Dortmund won the game; Arsenal won the shootout. Neither result changes the Champions League totals.

The recent date gives the friendly some interest, but its preparation-focused setting limits comparisons with November’s competitive fixture. It does not establish that Dortmund will score three again or that the match will require penalties.

Arsenal Vs. Borussia Dortmund Betting Tips: Selections for the London Meeting

Arsenal to win leads the result selections. The other markets offer alternatives, not additions to a single betting slip. Understanding how to place a football bet includes checking the selected market, odds, stake and potential return before confirming. Full-match selections here cover regulation time plus stoppage time; player participation and settlement rules vary by market.

Match Winner: Arsenal’s Home Record Against Dortmund’s Away Form

Arsenal are preferred after four wins and a draw in their latest five competitive matches. Their three home victories support the choice, while Dortmund’s clean sheets keep a draw plausible. An away win remains possible if Guirassy converts limited openings or Arsenal struggle without key attackers.

The selection only needs Arsenal to finish ahead, not dominate possession or win by several goals.

Selection note: Arsenal to win is the main pick. The final attacking options and offered return should justify accepting the risk of a draw or Dortmund victory.

Draw No Bet: Keeping the Result View With a Refund Option

Arsenal draw no bet wins with a home victory, refunds a level finish and loses if Dortmund win. The refund addresses the draw risk without protecting against an away success.

Dortmund’s recent defensive resistance gives that cover a purpose, but the smaller winning return must still be worthwhile. It is an alternative way to express the home preference rather than a second independent opinion.

Selection note: Arsenal draw no bet suits a more cautious result view. Choose between this and the outright winner rather than repeating the same Arsenal position.

Double Chance: When Two Outcomes Offer Enough Return

Arsenal or draw covers a home victory and a level finish. A Dortmund win loses the wager, so broader coverage does not remove the possibility of losing money.

Arsenal’s unbeaten five-match run supports considering the market. Dortmund’s six European points show why the remaining losing outcome cannot be dismissed, particularly if Arsenal’s attacking availability deteriorates before the match.

Selection note: Arsenal or draw is only attractive at a worthwhile return. A very short payout can make passing more sensible than paying heavily for protection against one additional result.

Asian Handicap: How Much Separation the Favourite Needs

Arsenal minus one Asian handicap wins with a home victory by at least two goals. A one-goal win returns the stake; a draw or Dortmund victory loses the bet.

The predicted 2–1 therefore produces a refund, not a winning return. Arsenal’s home scoring supports favouritism but does not supply enough confidence in a larger margin against Dortmund’s defensive resistance.

Selection note: Pass on Arsenal minus one. The ordinary home-result market matches the forecast more closely without requiring a two-goal margin for a winning payout on the full stake.

Match Goals: Setting the Line Against Both Defences

Over 2.5 goals requires at least three goals across the match. Two of Arsenal’s three European games and two of Dortmund’s three have reached that number, giving the selection support from both schedules.

The samples remain small, and each team has also played a low-scoring European match. Arsenal’s clean sheets give the under a credible route if Dortmund create little.

Selection note: Over 2.5 goals is the preferred total and fits the 2–1 forecast. It remains separate from the winner pick because a low-scoring Arsenal victory would lose this wager.

Both Teams to Score: Two Attacks With Separate Requirements

Both teams to score, yes fits the predicted result, although Arsenal’s European clean sheets make it less convincing than the scoreline alone suggests. Arsenal have scored in all three appearances; Dortmund have scored in two.

Guirassy provides a clear visiting threat, but Dortmund still need service and a finish against a defence that has conceded only at Bayern in Europe.

Selection note: Both teams to score, yes is secondary and depends on attacking selections. An Arsenal shutout defeats it even if the home win and broader match prediction prove correct.

Arsenal Team Goals: The Number Needed From the Home Attack

Arsenal over 1.5 team goals requires two home goals regardless of Dortmund’s score. Arsenal reached that figure in four of their latest five competitive matches, except the 1–0 Forest win.

Dortmund have conceded in every European appearance, but the different opponents and small sample prevent treating two Arsenal goals as routine. Available creators and finishing options remain important.

Selection note: Arsenal over 1.5 team goals is the home-scoring alternative. It fits the forecast without requiring a particular winner, but still needs a credible attacking lineup and an acceptable price.

Borussia Dortmund Team Goals: The Visitors’ Chance of a Breakthrough

Dortmund over 0.5 team goals needs one away goal, not a draw or victory. Guirassy’s four European goals provide the strongest individual support, with Silva and the other attackers offering additional routes.

Arsenal’s two European clean sheets are the main obstacle. Dortmund have also failed to score on two of their latest three competitive trips, limiting confidence in another away breakthrough.

Selection note: Dortmund over 0.5 team goals is speculative. It covers any visiting scorer but overlaps closely with both teams to score and an individual Dortmund scorer selection.

Correct Score: The Exact Outcome Behind the Prediction

Arsenal 2–1 Borussia Dortmund is the only correct-score forecast. It combines Arsenal’s stronger recent results with recognition of Dortmund’s central scoring threat and allows the home side to win without keeping a clean sheet.

Both goal totals must be correct. Another Arsenal victory can reward the main result selection and lose this wager, making the exact score substantially more restrictive.

Selection note: Arsenal 2–1 is optional within a small, fixed budget. A larger potential payout is not a reason to add competing scores or increase the overall match stake.

Anytime Scorer: Guirassy’s Central Role Against Arsenal’s Defence

Guirassy is the Dortmund anytime-scorer candidate after four goals in three European appearances. He accounts for four of Dortmund’s five Champions League goals, making him their clearest finishing threat.

That record also depends on service, minutes and chance quality. Arsenal’s stronger European defending gives him a different test, and Dortmund can score through someone else without rewarding this selection.

Selection note: Guirassy anytime scorer is speculative and requires a suitable starting role. Dortmund team goals offers broader coverage when the visiting breakthrough matters more than the identity of the scorer.

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