Preview: Borussia Dortmund vs Ulsan Hyundai – Prediction, team news, line-ups

Borussia Dortmund will look to qualify for the Club World Cup round of 16 when they face Ulsan Hyundai on Wednesday at TQL Stadium. 

Niko Kovac’s side edged a seven-goal thriller against Mamelodi Sundowns at the weekend, while Ulsan lost 4-2 to Fluminense in their previous outing. 

Match preview

The victory over Mamelodi left Dortmund second in Group F with the same points as leaders Fluminense. 

The Bundesliga club are not certain of their place in the knockout stage as Mamelodi are just a point behind and play their final group game against Renato Gaucho’s side on Wednesday. 

Ulsan have already been eliminated from the tournament after losing their opening two matches. 

The South Korean outfit were leading 2-1 against Fluminense at half-time, but three second-half goals scuppered their chances of victory.

Team news 

Emre Can and Nico Schlotterbeck haven’t been involved for Dortmund due to injury issues, and the duo are expected to be absent for Wednesday’s clash.

New signing Jobe Bellingham will likely continue in attack, with Pascal Gross and Felix Nmecha also keeping their spots in midfield. 

Borussia Dortmund vs Ulsan Hyundai potential line-ups 

Borussia Dortmund: Kobel; Sule, Anton, Bensebaini; Couto, Nmecha, Gross, Svensson; Bellingham, Brandt; Guirassy.

Ulsan Hyundai: Jo; Trojak, Kim, Jung; Kang, Ko, Bojanic, Lee, Ludwigson; Lacava, Farias.

Borussia Dortmund vs Ulsan Hyundai prediction 

Dortmund haven’t been entirely convincing with their performances, but they are expected to claim a comfortable victory against Ulsan on Wednesday.

The Asian team have nothing but pride to play for after losing their first two matches. 

Borussia Dortmund 2-0 Ulsan Hyundai.