The 2025-26 UEFA Champions League Opening Match between Juventus vs Borussia Dortmund will be scheduled on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at 21:00 CEST at the Allianz Stadium in Turin. After winning the 13th September Serie A match over Inter Milan by 4-3, Juventus will be looking for its first victory in the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League.
Juventus welcome Borussia Dortmund to Allianz Stadium, Turin, in their opening match of the league phase. It’s a significant moment for Juventus — they’re looking to improve on last season’s disappointing 20th-place finish in the Champions League league phase. Borussia Dortmund, meanwhile, had a much better campaign last season, finishing 10th in the league phase and reaching the quarter-finals, so they enter with confidence.
Juventus have started their Serie A season perfectly with three wins from three matches, most recently securing a dramatic 4-3 comeback victory against Inter Milan. Dortmund are in good form too, bouncing back from an opening draw with St. Pauli to win their next two Bundesliga matches 3-0 and 2-0 respectively. Serhou Guirassy has been in exceptional form for BVB, scoring in all four matches this season.
2025 UEFA Champions League opening match: Juventus vs Borussia Dortmund
Table of Contents
| Date | Teams | Predicted Score | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 16, 2025 21:00 CEST | Juventus vs Borussia Dortmund | 2-1 | Allianz Stadium, Turin, capacity- 41,507 |
Juventus vs Borussia Dortmund 2025-26 UEFA Champions League Starting XI
- Juventus Possible Starting XI Prediction (4-3-3):
- GK: Michele Di Gregorio
- Defenders: Pierre Kalulu, Federico Gatti, Bremer, Lloyd Kelly
- Midfield: Khephren Thuram, Manuel Locatelli, Teun Koopmeiners
- Attackers: Kenan Yildiz, Dusan Vlahovic, Jonathan David
- Borussia Dortmund Possible Starting XI Prediction (4-2-3-1):
- GK: Gregor Kobel
- Defenders: Yan Couto, Waldemar Anton, Ramy Bensebaini, Daniel Svensson
- Midfield: Pascal Groß, Felix Nmecha
- Attacking Mid/Forwards: Julian Brandt, Marcel Sabitzer, Karim Adeyemi
- Striker: Serhou Guirassy
Juventus vs Borussia Dortmund Match Information
Key Players to Watch:
- For Juventus: Dusan Vlahovic leads the attack with his clinical finishing, while Kenan Yildiz offers creativity and pace on the wing. Jonathan David brings a goalscoring threat from wide positions.
- For Dortmund, Serhou Guirassy has been lethal in front of goal with 5 goals in 4 matches this season. Julian Brandt provides the creative spark in midfield, while Pascal Groß offers experience and leadership.
Juventus vs Borussia Dortmund Match Prediction
Both teams are in excellent domestic form, making this a closely contested encounter. Juventus have the advantage of playing at home, and their perfect Serie A start gives them confidence. However, Dortmund’s superior Champions League experience from last season and Guirassy’s red-hot form make them dangerous visitors. Expect a tight match with goals from both sides, but Juventus’ home advantage may prove decisive in a 2-1 victory.
- Match Score: Juventus 2–1 Borussia Dortmund
Head-to-Head & Tactical Analysis
Historically, Juventus have dominated this fixture with an impressive record. In their last 9 competitive meetings, Juventus have won 6 times, Dortmund have won 2 times, and there has been 1 draw. The aggregate score across all meetings stands at 20-11 in favor of Juventus.
The teams last met competitively 10 years ago, but faced each other in a friendly over the summer (Mats Hummels’ testimonial), which Juventus won 2-1. The head-to-head record clearly favors the Italian giants.
| Team | Matches Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Total Goals Scored | Total Goals Conceded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juventus | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 20 | 11 |
| Borussia Dortmund | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 11 | 20 |
Tactical Insights
- Juventus’ home form: The Bianconeri have never lost their opening Champions League match at home, with 11 wins and 3 draws in 14 such fixtures.
- Dortmund’s away struggles in Italy: BVB have lost 5 of their last 6 away matches against Italian teams in the Champions League, including a 2-1 defeat to Bologna last season.
Last 5 Match Performance
| Team | Form (Last 5 Games) | Wins | Draws | Losses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juventus | W-W-W-W-W | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Borussia Dortmund | W-W-D-W-W | 4 | 1 | 0 |
How to watch the Juventus vs Borussia Dortmund Champions League match, and Live Score?
The 2025-26 UEFA Champions League Juventus vs Borussia Dortmund will be broadcast live in the UK on TNT Sports 2 HD, with streaming available on discovery+ and the TNT Sports app.
Fans around the world can follow the action through official broadcasters in their respective regions. You can follow the match coverage on the official site of UEFA or TNT Sports.
The kick-off is set for 16 September 2025. In the UK, it will be around 8:00 pm BST, and in Germany/Italy, about 9:00 pm CEST. For viewers in the US, this typically translates to 3:00 pm ET and 12:00 pm PT.
| Country | TV Channel | Streaming |
|---|---|---|
| USA | CBS Sports | Paramount+, CBS Sports App |
| Canada | — | DAZN |
| UK | TNT Sports 2 | discovery+, TNT Sports App |
| Australia | — | Stan Sport |
| India | Sony TEN 2 | Sony LIV, JioTV |
