Two of Europe's most intriguing Champions League storylines face off in Germany as Borussia Dortmund host PSV in the Round of 16, with the aggregate scoreline level after a first-leg draw.
Dortmund are this year's European darlings, as their domestic struggles have not carried through onto the continental stage. They sit fourth in the Bundesliga table, a massive 20 points back of the top, but put that aside to win a massively difficult Champions League group and have a great chance to reach the quarterfinals.
PSV, meanwhile, are running away with the Eredivisie title, holding a 10-point lead over Feyenoord which will allow them to put full focus on a surprise European run.
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This matchup will be one of the most fascinating 90 minutes in the Round of 16, with the aggregate score level and two sides that line up quite evenly.
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As the road team from outside of the Big 5 European leagues, PSV are considered the underdog in this match. Yet they're still highly respected given the situation, as Borussia Dortmund are plus-odds favourites on the moneyline and have only -165 odds to advance. For Champions League odds which heavily favour the home team across most of the Round of 16 games, that's significant respect to the Dutch visitors.
An entertaining 90 minutes are expected, with the combined total across 90 minutes set at right around 3.0 goals.
These two sides are evenly matched on paper, and while Borussia Dortmund will be buoyed by the fact they are at home, BVB haven't exactly been better while in front of the Yellow Wall. In fact, they've been marketably better up front on the
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