Champions League · Matchday
2026-10-20 16:45:00 · 00:45 · Bakı Olimpiya Stadionu
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AI Predicted: 0-2|Actual: 1-2
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| Bookmaker | Home | Draw | Away | EV Home | EV Draw | EV Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| bet365VALUE | 8.50 | 6.25 | 1.28 | -6.5% | +3.1% | -7.2% |
| PinnacleVALUE | 9.94 | 6.25 | 1.29 | +9.3% | +3.1% | -6.5% |
| 1xbetVALUE | 9.85 | 6.14 | 1.33 | +8.3% | +1.3% | -3.6% |
| WilliamHill | 8.50 | 5.50 | 1.30 | -6.5% | -9.2% | -5.8% |
| BetfairVALUE | 9.50 | 6.00 | 1.29 | +4.5% | -1.0% | -6.5% |
| bwinVALUE | 9.00 | 6.25 | 1.26 | -1.0% | +3.1% | -8.7% |
| UnibetVALUE | 10.50 | 6.00 | 1.26 | +15.5% | -1.0% | -8.7% |
| MacauslotVALUE | 10.00 | 6.20 | 1.18 | +10.0% | +2.3% | -14.5% |
| DafabetVALUE | 9.20 | 6.20 | 1.30 | +1.2% | +2.3% | -5.8% |
| MelBetVALUE | 10.50 | 6.30 | 1.24 | +15.5% | +4.0% | -10.1% |
| MansionBet | 8.50 | 5.80 | 1.32 | -6.5% | -4.3% | -4.3% |
| Sbo | 8.87 | 5.70 | 1.28 | -2.4% | -5.9% | -7.2% |
| BetVictor | 9.00 | 6.00 | 1.29 | -1.0% | -1.0% | -6.5% |
| MarathonbetVALUE | 9.70 | 6.05 | 1.31 | +6.7% | -0.2% | -5.0% |
| Interwetten | 8.75 | 6.00 | 1.30 | -3.7% | -1.0% | -5.8% |
| CashpointVALUE | 9.17 | 6.00 | 1.30 | +0.9% | -1.0% | -5.8% |
| CoralVALUE | 9.00 | 6.50 | 1.25 | -1.0% | +7.3% | -9.4% |
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Match Report
Sabah 1–2 Borussia Dortmund | Champions League | 20 October 2026
Result Summary
Borussia Dortmund secured a hard-earned 2–1 victory away at Sabah in the Champions League, with Serhou Guirassy proving the decisive figure by netting both German goals. Sabah showed resilience to equalise before half-time through Aiden McCarthy, but ultimately Niko Kovač's side had too much quality and sustained pressure to be denied all three points.
Match Analysis
Dortmund set the tone early, with Guirassy opening the scoring in the 10th minute, converting a left-footed effort assisted by Felix Nmecha. The visitors controlled large portions of play, and the statistics reflect just how dominant they were — 55% possession, 22 total shots compared to Sabah's 13, and a significant 9–4 advantage in shots on target. Their 17 key passes to Sabah's 10 further underlines Dortmund's creative superiority throughout the contest.
To Sabah's credit, coach Valdas Dambrauskas saw his side refuse to buckle. Aiden McCarthy produced a composed header on the stroke of half-time, capitalising on a delivery from Tymoteusz Puchacz to level the match at 1–1 in the 39th minute — a genuine moment of quality from the Azerbaijani side. The equaliser offered real hope, but Sabah's discipline was tested throughout. Steve Solvet was booked in the 22nd minute for a foul, followed by yellow cards for Ivan Lepinjica (49') and McCarthy himself (57') — a troublesome afternoon for the backline that ultimately limited their defensive options.
Dortmund restored their lead just eight minutes into the second half. Guirassy struck again in the 53rd minute, this time assisted by Joey Veerman, again with his trusted left foot. It was a clinical response from the visitors, who showed composure precisely when Sabah appeared capable of threatening an upset. Dortmund's 9 corners to Sabah's 4, along with 57 dangerous attacks versus 42, tells the story of an away side that remained consistently threatening across all 90 minutes.
Sabah's 6 offsides also hint at a side pushing high and getting caught in transition — understandable given the circumstances, but costly in terms of momentum. Akim Zedadka collected a late yellow card in added time for dissent, capping a frustrating evening for the home side.
Dortmund's substitutions in the second half — including Jobe Bellingham, Marcel Sabitzer, and Maximilian Beier — allowed Kovač to manage the game intelligently and maintain control as Sabah pushed for an equaliser that never arrived.
Prediction Review
Our pre-match forecast called for a 0–2 Dortmund victory, with a 72.5% probability assigned to the away win and a confidence score of 64/100. The outcome — a Dortmund win — was correct, validating the assessment of Dortmund's clear superiority in this fixture. While the scoreline differed slightly (1–2 rather than the predicted 0–2), the analytical framework was sound: Dortmund dominated possession, shots, and dangerous opportunities across the match, precisely as the forecast suggested.
Key Takeaways
- Guirassy was decisive, scoring both Dortmund goals with clinical left-footed finishes — a matchwinning individual performance.
- Sabah showed fight, with McCarthy's header making it a genuinely competitive contest before the second-half winner.
- Dortmund's statistical dominance — 22 shots, 9 on target, 57 dangerous attacks — confirmed their quality advantage on the night.
- Sabah's four yellow cards reflect the defensive difficulty of containing a Dortmund side operating at this level.
- The prediction was validated, with Dortmund delivering the away win our analysis anticipated.
Sabah vs Borussia Dortmund — Frequently Asked Questions
Who will win Sabah vs Borussia Dortmund?
PredictNext's AI model favours Borussia Dortmund with a 72% win probability — Sabah 11%, draw 17%, Borussia Dortmund 72%.
What is the predicted score for Sabah vs Borussia Dortmund?
The AI forecasts a 0-2 scoreline for Sabah vs Borussia Dortmund, generated with 64% model confidence.
Will Sabah vs Borussia Dortmund have over 2.5 goals?
The model gives 68% for over 2.5 goals and 32% for under 2.5 goals in Sabah vs Borussia Dortmund.
How accurate was the Sabah vs Borussia Dortmund prediction?
PredictNext's AI predicted 0-2; the match finished 1-2. The winner call was correct.