Borussia Dortmund vs Ulsan HD: Club World Cup Prediction (26.06.2025)

On Wednesday, June 26, 2025, at 02:00 WIB, Borussia Dortmund and Ulsan will face off at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, in the third round of the group stage of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. Bookmakers list the Bundesliga representatives as the clear favorites. Let’s look at the current form of the teams and give our match prediction.

Borussia Dortmund

Before the tournament began, the “Black and Yellows” were considered the favorites in Group F. But things haven’t been so straightforward. The group has proven quite competitive. In their first match, Dortmund struggled against Fluminense’s solid defense and couldn’t create much offensively. At times, the Brazilian side even looked better. The match ended in a goalless draw.

In the second round, Dortmund beat Mamelodi Sundowns. However, the match once again highlighted how difficult Club World Cup games are for German teams. Nico Kovač’s squad was saved by the opponent’s lack of experience and poor finishing. Mamelodi created more chances and looked the better side, but Dortmund came away with a lucky 4-3 win. With 4 points, they’re still not guaranteed a spot in the knockout stage, so they must earn more in the final group game.

Ulsan HD

Ulsan were considered one of the group underdogs from the start. The team isn’t in its best form and is only fighting for a top-three finish in their domestic league. Much depended on how they started the tournament. Unfortunately, they lost their opening match 0-1 to Mamelodi.

In the second game, Ulsan showed they could compete. Against Fluminense, they led 2-1 at halftime. But in the second half, they couldn’t cope with the pressure from the stronger Brazilian side and lost 2-4. With two straight defeats, Ulsan no longer has a chance to reach the playoffs.

Stats and Head-to-Head Record

The teams have never faced each other before, so there are no head-to-head statistics.

Prediction

In the Borussia Dortmund vs Ulsan match, we predict a win for the German side. The difference in quality and motivation should make the difference. Therefore, we recommend betting on Borussia Dortmund to win with a –1.5 handicap at odds of 1.67.