Borussia Dortmund are set for their first-ever clash against Asian opposition as they face Ulsan HD, a side still seeking their maiden FIFA Club World Cup win after six consecutive defeats in the competition.
Borussia Dortmund vs Ulsan HD preview
Will Borussia Dortmund book their place in the Club World Cup knockout stages? On Saturday, Niko Kovač's side fought back from a goal down to beat Mamelodi Sundowns in Cincinnati. After falling behind earlier, goals from Felix Nmecha, top-scorer Serhou Guirassy, new signing Jobe Bellingham and then an own goal had die Schwarzgelben 4-1 up by the hour mark. The South African champions did score twice, setting up a grand-stand finish, but Dortmund departed TQL Stadium with the points.
So, having drawn 0-0 with Fluminense in their group opener in East Rutherford, just a point here will be enough to rubber stamp Borussia Dortmund's place in the knockout stages. A defeat would see Dortmund eliminated, unless Fluminense beat the Sundowns in Miami simultaneously, but they don't want to rely on that, especially considering die Schwarzgelben could top the section with a win
As for Ulsan Hyundai, they're already eliminated, so will be heading for home after this one. However, make no mistake about it, they're ultra-motivated to claim a victory. At the weekend, Kim Pan-gon's side found themsleves 2-1 up by half time against Fluminense, with both Lee Jin-hyun and then Um Won-sang scoring against the run of play at MetLife Stadium. Nevertheless, the Tigers could not hold on, with the Brazilian outfit scoring thrice in 26 minutes to secure a 4-2 victory in New Jersey.
As a result, Ulsan HD still have a 100% losing record at Club World Cups. They were also beaten 1-0 by Mamelodi Sundowns this summer, following defeats at the hands of Monterrey and Sanfrecce Hiroshima in 2012, and then against Tigres UANL and Al-Duhail nine years later. Thus, Dortmund are strong favourites to prevail in Ohio, so will they, or can Ulsan HD spring an historic surprise?
Borussia Dortmund vs Ulsan HD head-to-head record
These two clubs have never previously met.
Borussia Dortmund team news
Nico Schlotterbeck, Emre Can and Salih Özcan remain sidelined, while Niko Kovač handed Jobe Bellingham his full-debut at the weekend, the new signing marking the occasion with a goal.
Yan Couto and Felix Nmecha also came into the team against Mamelodi Sundowns, but Marcel Sabitzer and the lightening quick Karim Adeyemi could return here.
Borussia Dortmund predicted lineup vs Ulsan HD: (4-3-3): Kobel; Süle, Anton Bensebaïni; Ryerson, Sabitzer, Groß, Svensson; Adeyemi, Brandt, Guirassy.
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Serhou Guirassy's sublime first season with die Schwarzgelben continues, heading home his 35th of the campaign in Ohio on Saturday, so will he add to his tally?
Ulsan HD team news
Kim Pan-gon made wholesale changes against Fluminense, switching to a back five, making it tough to foreast what he'll do here. The Tigers have a largely domestic-based squad, with Swedish duo Darijan Bojanić and Gustav Ludwigson as well as Brazilian striker Erick Farias notable exceptions.
Ulsan HD predicted lineup vs Borussia Dortmund: (5-4-1): Jo Hyeon-woo; Trojak, Kang Sang-woo, Lee Jae-ik, Kim Young-gwon, Ludwigson; Bojanić, Lee Jin-hyun, Ko Seung-beom; Um Won-sang: Farias.
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Um Won-sang was on target at the weekend, just his second goal of 2025, so could he be the hero at TQL Stadium?
Borussia Dortmund vs Ulsan HD prediction
We are backing Borussia Dortmund for a very comfortable, high-scoring victory in Cincinnati, with the German side advancing in some style, and Ulsan heading home: Borussia Dortmund 3-0 Ulsan HD.
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How to watch Borussia Dortmund vs Ulsan HD FIFA Club World Cup game on TV channel?
Borussia Dortmund vs Ulsan HD FIFA Club World Cup game will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: 5Action and DAZN UK
- USA: DAZN USA.
- Canada: DAZN Canada
How to watch Borussia Dortmund vs Ulsan HD FIFA Club World Cup game on live streaming?
Borussia Dortmund vs Ulsan HD FIFA Club World Cup game will be available on the following streaming services;
- UK: My5 and DAZN UK
- USA: DAZN USA.
- Canada: DAZN Canada
What is the date and kick-off time for Borussia Dortmund vs Ulsan HD in the FIFA Club World Cup?
Borussia Dortmund vs Ulsan HD takes place on Wednesday 25 June 2025, with kick off at 20:00 (BST), 15:00 (EDT) & 12:00 (PDT).