Borussia Dortmund vs Real Madrid Odds, Picks, and Predictions for Champions League Final

The domestic football season has drawn to a close, and it has done so with Manchester City being crowned Champions of England. Their 3-1 victory against West Ham at the Etihaada was enough to secure the Premier League title and break the hearts of Arsenal fans the world over for the second year in a row. Now, all that remains to be resolved is continental honors. 

In the Europa League, Bayer Leverkusen will continue in their quest for an unprecedented invincible treble as they face Attalnta at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. In the Conference League, Olympiacos will look to hoist their first-ever piece of continental silverware at the home of their archrivals AEK Athens as they face off against Fiorentina. But it's the Champions League that is certainly the one that fans are the most excited about. 

On June 1st, Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid will clash at Wembley Stadium in London to crown the Champions of Europe The German outfit is the rank outsiders, They made it out of the group of death alongside Paris Saint-Germain, AC Milan, Newcastle, before proceeding to defeat PSV Eindhoven, Atletico Madri,d and the Parisians once again in the semifinals. Los Blancos will be among them to win a record-extending 15th Europeana Crown and their sixth in the last decade, and they are the heavy favorites to do exactly that. 

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While this may well be a final with the highest stakes, the odds certainly don't represent that. Based on the latest live sports betting odds, the side from the Spanish capital is a huge -330 favorite to lift the trophy, with De Schwarzgelben the rank +260 outsiders. When it comes to the odds of victory in 90 minutes, Los Blancos are priced at -165, with their opponents at an even longer +400, and the draw is priced at +340. 

In recent years the Champions League final has been decided by a 1-0 scoreline. Manchester City beat Inter Milan by a solitary Rodri goal in Istanbul last year, while Real claimed their 14th European Cup thanks to Vinicius's goal against Liverpool in Paris. Before that, it was Chelsea beating Manchester City through Kai Havertz and in 2020, Kingsley Coman downed his former employers PSG from Bayern Munich. This year, despite Real being heavily favored, expect a similarly tight contest. 

When it comes to live betting, one thing we would certainly advise against is lumping on the total goals being a high number, even if there's an early goal. With that being said, the only exception should be if Dortmund takes the lead early. Madrid has come back from the dead numerous times in the tournament both this season and in years gone by, and they may well do the same at the home of football. 

Key Players to Watch

Mats Hummels: The experienced defender will anchor the Dortmund backline. His leadership and positioning will be essential in stifling Real Madrid’s potent attack, just as he did in the semifinals against PSG. Despite being at the ripe old age of 35, managed to handle the best player in the world in the form of Kylian Mbappe with relative ease, not conceding a single goal across the two legs. 

Jude Bellingham: The young English midfielder has been sensational since leaving Dortmund for Real last summer, combining energy, vision, and composure beyond his years. His box-to-box play and ability to control the tempo will be crucial, as will his goalscoring ability. He's the Bernabeu club's top scorer this season with 23 goals in 40 games, and he may well pop up again at the home of his national team's stadium. 

Vinícius Júnior: The Brazilian winger’s pace and dribbling are a nightmare for defenders. His partnership with Bellingham has flourished this season, as has his link-up play with fellow Brazilian winger Rodrygo. Vin scored the winner in the final against Liverpool in Paris two years ago, and he may well be the man to break the deadlock again. 

Luka Modrić: The Croatian maestro is still firing on all cylinders at the age of 39. His experience and vision are invaluable, and he can still deliver precise passes that can unlock the Dortmund defense. He has just signed a new year one-year deal that will take him into his 40s, and he will be aiming to do so as a European champion once more.