Pre-Match Analysis: An important away leg awaits Borussia Dortmund at Lille

After a draw at home in the first leg of the last 16 of the Champions League against Lille, the Black and Yellows will look to improve on the result away from home. 
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Borussia Dortmund v LOSC Lille - UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Round of 16 First Leg | Christof Koepsel/GettyImages
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Match Predictions 

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Borussia Dortmund will be a massive favorite in the next round, but the Black-and-Yellows will depend on the creative sector, putting Serhou Guirassy in good positions to capitalize. It will largely depend on players like Julian Brandt and Jamie Gittens finding their good old form back and contributing directly with a win for BVB.

Lille will also be determined to capitalize on the good opportunities as they will have the home-field advantage for this second leg. Even considering that factor, I believe Borussia Dortmund will find a way to score first and put the homeowners in a difficult position. I predict a 1-nil for BVB and a spot in the UCL quarterfinals to face FC Barcelona.