The Magpies are capable of scoring outbursts, but they lost the last meeting 1-0 and this one is on the road. Dortmund also have a strong attack but have scored more than one goal just twice in their past six games. They also are a little more defense-minded at home and have scored one goal and conceded two in three group-stage matches. Newcastle are missing their most dangerous attacker, with Alexander Isak out injured. With both teams sitting on four points, two behind leader PSG in the group, they should play it safe and take their chances in their upcoming matches against the Parisians. This one could even end up scoreless.

Borussia Dortmund ground out an important 1-0 win against Newcastle when these teams met at St. James’ Park two weeks ago. That blew Group F wide open, leaving these teams level on four points apiece at the halfway stage. Newcastle is missing star striker Alexander Isak, who is injured, and it does not look too threatening in his absence. However, Newcastle's defense is very rugged and well-organized, so we could see another low-scoring game when these teams clash at Westfalenstadion. Dortmund has only scored once in three Champions League games so far, and it has only conceded twice, so under 2.5 goals looks appealing.

An out-of-form but dominant-at-home Dortmund host an in-form but poor-on-the-road Newcastle. With both teams fighting for a bounce-back performance and with the race for the top two in Group F open, both teams will be desperate not to concede. A low-scoring draw or a 1-0 score is very likely.