Graham Potter’s Chelsea host Borussia Dortmund in the second leg of their blockbuster Champions League last-16 showdown on Tuesday evening – with the Blues desperate to overturn their first leg defeat.
Karim Adeyemi scored the only goal as Dortmund head into the game at Stamford Bridge with a 1-0 lead.
Chelsea have struggled in front of goal this season – but are coming into the game off a win against Leeds United. Wesley Fofana scored the only goal in a 1-0 home win for Potter’s side.
As for Dortmund, Edin Terzic’s side defeated RB Leipzig in their last game – with Marco Reus and Emre Can scoring in a 2-1 win.
Sportsmail breaks down everything you need to know ahead of Chelsea’s meeting with Borussia Dortmund, including start time, TV channels and team news.
Karim Adeyemi scored the only goal of the game when the two teams met in the first leg
Wesley Fofana scored the only goal of the game as the Blues beat Leeds in their last game
Borussia Dortmund come into the game off the back of a 2-1 win against RB Leipzig
When is Chelsea vs Borussia Dortmund?
Potter’s Chelsea will face Dortmund on Tuesday evening, with the game kicking off at 8pm.
The clash between the two teams will take place at Stamford Bridge – where the Blues have won two of the last five games in all competitions on home turf.
The first leg in Germany was the first time Dortmund and Chelsea had met in a competitive fixture.
Chelsea have been struggling in front of goal all season – and have only scored 25 goals in the Premier League so far. Raheem Sterling and Kai Havertz are the club’s joint-top scorers in all competitions this season with six. The Blues will be hoping that the pair can deliver in the clash with Dortmund.
As for the Bundesliga side, Julian Brandt is the club’s top scorer this season with nine goals in all competitions – with Terzic hoping that the midfielder can score against the Blues.
Potter will be hoping that Raheem Sterling can play a key role in the game with Dortmund
How to watch
Tuesday’s showdown between Chelsea and Borussia Dortmund will be shown live on BT Sport 1, with coverage starting at 7pm.
The game between the two teams will also be streamed on the official BT Sport app.
Highlights will be uploaded to the official BT Sport YouTube channel after the game.
Sportsmail will also be providing live coverage of Chelsea vs Borussia Dortmund, so you can keep up-to-date with all the latest developments here.
Tuesday evening’s clash between Chelsea and Dortmund will take place at Stamford Bridge
Team News
Reece James is set to hand Chelsea a major boost for the game – with the defender being pictured in training ahead of the showdown with Dortmund after missing Chelsea’s last game against Leeds.
Thiago Silva is set to be ruled out for six weeks after the defender sustained a knee injury in their defeat to Tottenham.
The Blues will be without Mason Mount – with the midfielder suspended after picking up a yellow card in the first leg.
As for Dortmund, the German side will be without Adeyemi due to an injury.
Goalkeeper Gregor Kobel is facing a late fitness test as he battles a thigh injury. Kobel had to be replaced by Alexander Meyer after suffering an injury in the warm-up of the win over Leipzig.
Predicted Chelsea XI (3-4-3): Kepa; Chalobah, Koulibaly, Fofana; James, Enzo, Kovacic, Chilwell; Sterling, Havertz, Felix
Predicted Borussia Dortmund XI (4-3-3): Meyer; Wolf, Sule, Schlotterbeck, Guerreiro; Can, Ozcan, Bellingham; Brandt, Haller, Reus
Reece James is set to return to the side after missing Chelsea’s last game against Leeds
Borussia Dortmund are expected to be without forward Karim Adeyemi for the game
What’s been said?
Heading into the crucial clash with Dortmund, Potter will be hoping his side can progress through to the last eight of the competition.
The Chelsea boss believes that Tuesday evening’s game will be a ‘big challenge’ for the club – but is looking forward to the game.
‘I agree it’s a big game, an exciting game, a chance to go through to the last eight of the Champions League.’ Potter said at the pre-match press conference. ‘It’ll be a special night. Our thoughts are on being positive and trying to win the game.
‘It’s a good challenge for us, a big challenge for us. We’re excited for it and looking forward to it.’
Graham Potter believes that the clash with Dortmund will be a big challenge for the club
Terzic is hoping that his side can go toe-to-toe with one of the best teams in Europe
As for Dortmund, Terzic expects a ‘special evening’ with a ‘special atmosphere.’
‘Stamford Bridge will be rocking. It’s going to be a huge and exciting game,’ said Terzic.
The German coach wants his team to prove that they are capable of going toe-to-toe with ‘one of the top teams’ in Europe.
‘We can’t get to thinking that form decides everything. It’s a knock-out game, in which we have a small 1-0 advantage at half-time.’
‘It’s an important game for the club. We want to show that we can go toe-to-toe with one of the top teams in Europe.’
Chelsea vs Borussia Dortmund match odds
Chelsea win – 3/4
Borussia Dortmund win – 10/3
Draw – 27/10
Chelsea to win each half, Kai Havertz to score & Chelsea to have most corners in each half – 28/1
Odds via Paddy Power and correct at the time of publication.
Kai Havertz will be looking to add to his six goals this season against Borussia Dortmund
Prediction
Potter’s side will be looking to build on their win against Leeds on Saturday in what has been a poor season for the club so far.
In the first leg, the London side showed that they were capable of creating chances and looked dominant until they got into the final third – where their finishing was below par.
As for Dortmund, they will be looking to build on their 2-1 win against Leipzig last week.
The German side may be looking to play for a draw against the Blues as they are aware that the Premier League side will have to push from the off.
Prediction – 3-1 Chelsea