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June 25th FIFA Club World Cup - Borussia Dortmund VS Ulsan HD FC Prediction

June 25th FIFA Club World Cup - Borussia Dortmund VS Ulsan HD FC Prediction
FIFA Club World Cup - Borussia Dortmund VS Ulsan HD FC
Match Time:26-06-2025 03:00 Thursday (UTC+8)
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Team Reviews
Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund, coached by Niko Kovač, is second in Group F with 4 points after a 0-0 draw against Fluminense on June 17, 2025, at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, and a thrilling 4-3 win over Mamelodi Sundowns on June 21, 2025, at TQL Stadium, Cincinnati, with goals from Felix Nmecha, Serhou Guirassy, Jobe Bellingham, and an unnamed fourth scorer. Their form shows 4 wins, 2 draws, and no losses in their last six competitive matches, averaging 2.2 goals scored and 1.0 goals conceded per game. Key players include Guirassy (1 CWC goal), Bellingham (1 goal, Superior Player of the Match vs. Sundowns), and Karim Adeyemi, known for his pace. Dortmund’s strengths are their clinical attack (4 goals from 15 shots, xG 1.96) and unbeaten run (8 games), but injuries to Emre Can, Salih Özcan, and Nico Schlotterbeck weaken their defense. A win against Ulsan HD secures their Round of 16 spot, and they can top the group if they outscore Fluminense’s result against Mamelodi Sundowns.

Ulsan HD FC
Ulsan HD FC, led by Kim Pan-gon, is last in Group F with 0 points, eliminated after losses to Mamelodi Sundowns (1-0) and Fluminense (4-2) on June 21, 2025, at MetLife Stadium, where Lee Jin-hyun and Um Won-sang each recorded a goal and assist. Their form includes 2 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses in their last five, averaging 1.4 goals scored and 1.6 goals conceded. Key players include goalkeeper Jo Hyeon-woo, highlighted by The Athletic for his 2018 World Cup heroics against Germany, and captain Kim Young-gwon, who scored in that match. Ulsan’s strengths are their defensive organization and counter-attacking threat (19 shots in 2 games), but their inability to finish chances (4 goals from 2.8 xG) and early exit sap momentum. They aim to end on a high for K League pride, with no new injuries reported.

Head-to-Head
Dortmund and Ulsan HD have never met competitively, making this Group F match on June 25, 2025, at TQL Stadium, Cincinnati, at 3:00 PM EDT (9:00 PM CEST, 4:00 AM KST, June 26) their first encounter. Ulsan’s Jo Hyeon-woo faced Dortmund’s Adeyemi and Julian Brandt in South Korea’s 2-0 2018 World Cup win over Germany, adding intrigue, with Jo expressing confidence in repeating the upset. Dortmund’s efficiency (4 goals from 15 shots) contrasts with Ulsan’s higher shot volume (19) but lower conversion.

Prediction: Borussia Dortmund 3-1 Ulsan HD FC
Dortmund, needing a win to ensure knockout qualification, are favored due to their form (unbeaten in 8) and attacking edge, with Guirassy and Adeyemi likely to test Ulsan’s backline, led by Jo Hyeon-woo. Ulsan, already eliminated, play for pride, with Um Won-sang and Lee Jin-hyun posing counter-attacking threats after their Fluminense performance. Dortmund’s defensive injuries may give Ulsan chances, but their 0-2 record and -3 goal difference suggest struggles. Posts on X predict a Dortmund win (3-1 or 3-0), citing their clinical finishing, though some see Ulsan causing issues if they replicate their 2018 grit. Both teams’ trends (Dortmund: 60% of last 5 over 2.5 goals; Ulsan: 80%) and Dortmund’s 4-3 Sundowns thriller point to goals. Referee TBD may issue cards if Ulsan’s physicality rises. The match streams free on DAZN.com, with TBS, UniMás, and TUDN broadcasts.

Dortmund is likely to score through Guirassy or Adeyemi, with Bellingham possibly contributing. Ulsan may net via Um Won-sang, but Dortmund’s firepower and motivation should secure a win, advancing them to the Round of 16, potentially as group leaders if Fluminense stumbles. Ulsan exits with a spirited effort.