At Signal Iduna Park on 25 November 2025, Borussia Dortmund host Villarreal in a Champions League match where momentum, home form and group dynamics all point in one direction.
Dortmund Strong at Home Despite Recent Setbacks
Borussia Dortmund enter this match after letting a 2–0 lead slip in the Bundesliga, drawing 3–3 with Stuttgart, and after suffering their first Champions League defeat - a narrow loss to Manchester City. Even so, their home performances remain impressive. Dortmund are unbeaten at Signal Iduna Park this season and have already claimed a convincing 4–1 victory over a Spanish opponent in Europe, dismantling Athletic Bilbao in front of their supporters. Their attacking rhythm at home continues to be one of their main weapons.
Villarreal Excellent in La Liga, But Struggling in Europe
Villarreal arrive with four consecutive league wins and occupy a strong third place in La Liga, but their Champions League campaign has gone in the opposite direction. With just one point from four matches, the European form has been worrying. The shock 0–1 defeat away to Pafos in Cyprus highlighted their inconsistency, and they had already fallen by the same scoreline on their trip to Tottenham. Away from home in the Champions League, Villarreal have lacked sharpness, control and confidence.
Why Dortmund Hold the Advantage - Prediction: Borussia to Win
The contrast between Villarreal’s domestic form and their European struggles is stark, and Signal Iduna Park is one of the toughest away grounds in the competition. Dortmund’s home momentum, sharper attack and greater Champions League reliability make them the logical favourite in this matchup. While Villarreal possess quality, their performances in this tournament suggest they are unlikely to leave Germany with their first win.
