On Tuesday, Bologna vs Borussia Dortmund at Stadio Renato Dall’Ara in a pivotal Champions League matchup. Bologna is seeking its first European win, having earned only two points and scored just one goal in their campaign, placing them at the bottom of Group F. Despite a strong Serie A showing, their inexperience in Europe has been evident.

Bologna’s European journey has been a challenging one this season. With four defeats from six matches, the Serie A outfit sit bottom of their group with just two points. Their Champions League campaign, the club’s first since 1964-65, has tested the side under head coach Vincenzo Italiano, who took over from Thiago Motta last summer.

Dortmund, on the other hand, enter this fixture with a stronger record. Last season’s beaten finalists are second in their group with 12 points and boast one of the competition’s best attacking records, netting 18 goals. However, inconsistent Bundesliga form and a disappointing 10th-place domestic standing have put pressure on manager Nuri Sahin, who replaced Edin Terzic in the summer. Speculation over Sahin’s future continues to grow, with reports linking Erik ten Hag to the role.

Dortmund, positioned second in their group with 12 points and 18 goals, faces pressure in the Bundesliga, where they are currently sitting 10th.

Nuri Sahin, the manager, is facing scrutiny, especially with Erik ten Hag reportedly on standby. Dortmund has had a tough time in away games this season, recording eight defeats.

Latest Team News:

– Bologna: Michel Aebischer (hernia) out; Cambiaghi and El Azzouzi returned to training.

– Dortmund: Niklas Süle (ankle) and Ramy Bensebaini (suspended) are unavailable.

Expected Lineups:

Bologna (4-2-3-1): Skorupski; Lykogiannis, Casale, Beukema, Holm; Moro, Freuler, Orsolini, Odgaard, Ndoye; Castro  

Dortmund (4-3-3): Kobel; Ryerson, Anton, Schlotterbeck, Kabar; Can, Gross, Nmecha; Brandt, Bynoe-Gittens, Guirassy

Player 45’s Prediction Bologna vs. Borussia Dortmun : Bologna 0-1 Borussia Dortmund  

Dortmund is anticipated to secure a narrow away win, capitalising on Bologna’s goal-scoring difficulties in Europe.

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