Sabah FA v Borussia Dortmund prediction
Team pages: Sabah FA · Borussia Dortmund
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TACTIX’s model makes Over 2.5 goals the free pick for Sabah FA v Borussia Dortmund, UEFA Champions League on Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:45 BST.
The match
Sabah FA host Borussia Dortmund in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday 20 October (kick-off 17:45 UK); the model’s free pick is Over 2.5 goals.
Form and the table
Eight of Sabah FA’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (53%). Both teams scored in six of Sabah FA’s last 15 results in all competitions (40%). At home, Sabah FA have six wins, no draws and one defeat in their last 7 home matches in all competitions — 2.57 points per game, scoring 2.57 and conceding 0.71.
Nine of Borussia Dortmund’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (60%). Both teams scored in six of Borussia Dortmund’s last 15 results in all competitions (40%). Away from home, Borussia Dortmund have four wins, one draw and three defeats in their last 8 away matches in all competitions — 1.63 points per game, scoring 1.50 and conceding 0.75.
Borussia Dortmund are winless in their last three matches in all competitions. Sabah FA (22nd) and Borussia Dortmund (18th) are level on points, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Sabah FA the stronger side, 35 rating points above Borussia Dortmund (Sabah FA 1690, Borussia Dortmund 1655, after at least 10 rated matches each).
Team news
Predicted Sabah FA XI (4-2-3-1): S. Pokatilov, T. Puchacz, A. Zedadka, R. Daşdəmirov, S. Solvet, I. Lepinjica, V. Simić, U. Rahmonaliyev, A. Isaev, K. Parris, J. Mickels — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Joy-Lance Mickels (5.2 per match over seven appearances, four goals and one assist) and Tymoteusz Puchacz (4.3 per match over seven appearances, three assists) have been Sabah FA’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Sabah FA (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Joy-Lance Mickels averages 3.1 shots per 90 over 642 minutes, with a shot in six of the last seven appearances. Tymoteusz Puchacz averages 1.8 tackles per 90 over 700 minutes, with a tackle in six of the last eight appearances.
Borussia Dortmund have four names on the availability list: E. Can (out, Knee Injury), G. Konstantelias (out, Knee Injury), J. Lerma (out, Muscle Injury) and K. Karetsas (doubtful, Injury) — the squad report for this match, fetched 2026-10-18. Predicted Borussia Dortmund XI (4-4-2): G. Kobel, W. Anton, K. Gadou, R. Bensebaïni, D. Svensson, M. Beier, J. Veerman, F. Nmecha, J. Bellingham, S. Guirassy, M. Sabitzer — derived from the last 2 line-ups, most-used eleven, one position borrowed or covered. By TACTIX Impact, Nico Schlotterbeck (6.4 per match over four appearances, one goal) and Waldemar Anton (4.8 per match over 10 appearances, one assist) have been Borussia Dortmund’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Borussia Dortmund (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Nico Schlotterbeck averages 2.7 tackles per 90 over 932 minutes, with a tackle in nine of the last 10 appearances. Waldemar Anton averages 2.3 tackles per 90 over 1131 minutes, with a tackle in nine of the last 10 appearances.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
The numbers
- Kick-off: · UEFA Champions League · Baku Olympic Stadium
- Referee: Javier Alberola Rojas
- Model coverage: 246 markets priced for this fixture
- Recent form: Sabah FA 3W 0D 2L · Borussia Dortmund 2W 2D 1L
Sabah FA v Borussia Dortmund (UEFA Champions League): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 19 October 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 17 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Sabah FA for / against | Line | Borussia Dortmund for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 2 for · 1.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5our book | 2.13 for · 0.88 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 5 for · 4.83 against n 6 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 7.75 for · 5 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 18.17 for · 15.83 against n 6 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 16.5 for · 11 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 6.17 for · 6.33 against n 6 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 5.88 for · 3.13 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 13 for · 12.33 against n 6 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 10.63 for · 9.88 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 1.33 for · 3 against n 6 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 2 for · 1.88 against n 8 Last 5 |
Sabah FA
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Xaybulayev n 8 | 38.4 | 3.8 | 1.8 | — |
| Y. Lachaab n 5 | 5.8 | 3.1 | 0 | — |
| K. Parris n 6 | 48.7 | 2.2 | 0.9 | — |
| X. Severina n 8 | 27.3 | 1.7 | 1.2 | — |
| Erivaldo Almeida n 8 | 69.5 | 1.5 | 0.5 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| C. Nwachukwu n 5 | 30.8 | 3.5 | 1.8 |
| J. Mickels n 7 | 91.7 | 3.1 | 1.3 |
| P. Mbina n 8 | 44 | 2.8 | 1.3 |
| A. Xaybulayev n 8 | 38.4 | 2.3 | 0.6 |
| X. Severina n 8 | 27.3 | 2.1 | 1.2 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| P. Mbina n 8 | 44 | 0.3 | 0.8 |
| T. Mütəllimov n 5 | 50.8 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| J. Mickels n 7 | 91.7 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| C. Nwachukwu n 5 | 30.8 | 0.6 | 0 |
| A. Isaev n 8 | 66.8 | 0 | 0.5 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| A. Xaybulayev n 8 | 38.4 | 5 |
| C. Nwachukwu n 5 | 30.8 | 4.7 |
| I. Lepinjica n 8 | 91.6 | 3.7 |
| Y. Lachaab n 5 | 5.8 | 3.1 |
| S. Solvet n 8 | 92 | 2.3 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Stas Pokatilov n 8 | 94.4 | 3.9 |
Borussia Dortmund
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Konstantinos Karetsas n 8 | 50.8 | 2 | 1.6 | — |
| M. Albert n 7 | 31.7 | 2 | 2.4 | — |
| C. Chukwuemeka n 8 | 27.6 | 2 | 2.9 | — |
| Joey Veerman n 8 | 59.5 | 1.9 | 0.4 | — |
| J. Ryerson n 8 | 67.6 | 1.7 | 1 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fábio Silva n 8 | 41.1 | 3 | 1.9 |
| S. Guirassy n 8 | 80.1 | 2.8 | 1.5 |
| M. Sabitzer n 8 | 40.4 | 2.2 | 0.6 |
| S. Inacio n 8 | 54.8 | 2.1 | 1.2 |
| E. Nwaneri n 8 | 53.3 | 2.1 | 1.3 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fábio Silva n 8 | 41.1 | 0.8 | 0.5 |
| S. Guirassy n 8 | 80.1 | 0.6 | 0.3 |
| S. Inacio n 8 | 54.8 | 0.6 | 0 |
| M. Sabitzer n 8 | 40.4 | 0 | 0.6 |
| F. Nmecha n 8 | 68.5 | 0.5 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Kauã Prates n 8 | 24.4 | 4.2 |
| N. Schlotterbeck n 8 | 82.8 | 3 |
| W. Anton n 8 | 90 | 2.9 |
| J. Bellingham n 8 | 70.6 | 2.7 |
| R. Bensebaïni n 8 | 69 | 2.4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is predicted to win Sabah FA v Borussia Dortmund?
- TACTIX’s free model pick for Sabah FA v Borussia Dortmund is Over 2.5 goals (best price 1.47 at Betano).
- What is the recent form of Sabah FA and Borussia Dortmund?
- Recent form — Sabah FA 3W 0D 2L; Borussia Dortmund 2W 2D 1L.
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