The UEFA Champions League match between Juventus and Borussia Dortmund is scheduled for September 16, 2025, at the Allianz Stadium in Turin, Italy.
Match preview
Juventus and Dortmund have not met in competitive action for a decade, but their historic rivalry includes a memorable Champions League final encounter 30 years ago.
Their most recent meeting was a pre-season friendly in August 2025 during Mats Hummels’ testimonial, which Juventus won 2-1.
For Juventus, this match will be an opportunity to cement their resurgence under Igor Tudor.
The Italian team has won its first three Serie A games, including a dramatic 4-3 victory over rivals Inter Milan a few days ago.
Borussia Dortmund will travel to Turin with renewed confidence under manager Niko Kovac. After securing a top-four finish after being appointed mid-season last season, Kovac has built a team that looks more balanced and resilient.
Dortmund come into this match on the back of a 2-0 win against Heidenheim, which means they are unbeaten in their last three matches in all competitions.
Team News and Injury Updates
The Italian giants will be without two confirmed absentees: Portuguese winger Francisco Conceicao (muscle injury) and midfielder Fabio Miretti (thigh strain).
In addition, Juan Cabal, Arkadiusz Milik, and Nicolo Savona are also unavailable for selection.
Wing-back Andrea Cambiasso was forced to sit out Juventus’ dramatic win over Inter Milan due to suspension but is expected to return to the starting lineup against Dortmund.
Borussia Dortmund will face a further significant selection headache, especially in defense.
The German team will be without several key players: center-backs Niklas Sule (calf) and Nico Schlotterbeck (knee), midfielder Emre Can (weakness), forward Fabio Silva (weakness), and winger Julian Duranville (shoulder).
There is more positive news for Julian Brandt and Aaron Anselmo, who are expected to return to the squad after missing the win against Heidenheim.
The biggest relief for Dortmund fans is that Serhao Guirassi, who played one half on Saturday, is expected to be fully fit to lead the way against Juventus.
The Guinean striker has been in exceptional form, scoring in all four of Dortmund’s games in all competitions this season.
Tactical Preview and Expected Lineups
Juventus are expected to line up in a 3-5-2 formation. This system allows Juventus to dominate the midfield through their numerical advantage, while using the wing-backs to provide width.
The central defensive trio provides stability, while the partnership of Yildiz and David can create mobility and goal threat.
Niko Kovac has implemented a more balanced system at Dortmund than previous regimes. The German team usually sets up in a 3-4-3 formation, which can quickly change to a 5-4-1 when out of control.
This formation helps Dortmund stay compact defensively, giving their front three plenty of attacking options and opening up the way for the wing-backs to get forward.
The absence of several centre-backs means Kovac may have to improve his defensive choices.
Juventus Predicted XI vs Dortmund: Michele Di Gregorio – Federico Gatti, Bremer, Lloyd Kelly – Pierre Kalulu, Manuel Locatelli, Khéphren Thuram, Weston McKennie, Andrea Cambiaso – Kenan Yildiz, Jonathan David
Dortmund Predicted XI vs Juventus: Gregor Kobel – Julian Ryerson, Waldemar Anton, Ramy Bensebaini – Yan Couto, Pascal Groß, Felix Nmecha, Daniel Svensson – Karim Adeyemi, Serhou Guirassy, Maximilian Beie.
Prediction
Juventus have the home advantage, while Dortmund have the attacking firepower to trouble any defence. Historical data suggests this could be a high-scoring affair.
Juventus are unbeaten in their last six matches. This will be the first competitive match between the two teams since Juventus won 3-0 in March 2015.
Predicted score: Juventus 2-1 Borussia Dortmund
Where to Watch
The 2025-26 UEFA Champions League match between Juventus and Borussia Dortmund will be broadcast on various platforms depending on your location. The match is scheduled for Tuesday, September 16, 2025, with kick-off at 21:00 CEST (20:00 BST/15:00 EDT.
In the UK, the match will be televised on TNT Sports (formerly BT Sport) and can be watched live on Discovery+ Premium. Unfortunately, this particular match will not be available on Amazon Prime, which is broadcasting other Champions League matches on Tuesday.
For viewers in the United States, Paramount+ has the exclusive English-language streaming rights to all Champions League matches. The match will not be televised on traditional cable networks, but can be watched via online stream via Paramount+.
