Tottenham Hotspur faces Borussia Dortmund in North London on Tuesday for a crucial European match.
Both teams need a win to progress in the tournament.
Spurs manager Thomas Frank is under pressure after a disappointing 2-1 loss to West Ham, marking three consecutive losses across all competitions.
Despite their struggles locally, the Champions League has been a bright spot for Tottenham, who are 11th in the standings but have won their first three home games without conceding.
On the other hand, Dortmund comes in with strong momentum, having gone seven matches unbeaten in various competitions, though they hope to improve their record in England.
Match Preview and Team News: Tottenham Hotspur vs Borussia Dortmund
- Date: Tuesday, 20 January 2026
- Kick-off: 20:00 GMT
- Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London
- Referee: Glenn Nyberg (SWE)
- VAR: Dennis Higler (NED)
- Last Meeting: Tottenham 3–0 Borussia Dortmund, Feb 2019, UEFA Champions League
Team News
Tottenham Hotspur
Thomas Frank faces a serious injury crisis, with only 11 senior outfield players available.
Ben Davies (fractured ankle) is set for surgery, joining long-term absentees James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski, Mohammed Kudus, Joao Palhinha, Richarlison, and Rodrigo Bentancur on the sidelines.
Micky van de Ven is suspended, and January signing Conor Gallagher is ineligible for this phase alongside Radu Dragusin and Yves Bissouma. Pape Matar Sarr is also out due to illness after AFCON duty.
Borussia Dortmund
Niko Kovac’s team is in better shape. Aaron Anselmino and Ramy Bensebaini (cold) have returned to fitness, leaving Marcel Sabitzer (calf) as the only major injury concern.
A selection challenge exists in attack, as Fabio Silva is competing to retain his spot over Serhou Guirassy, with other January signings also looking for playing time in Kovac’s 10th-placed squad.
Form
Tottenham Hotspur
The North London team has been inconsistent in 2026, suffering three straight defeats in all competitions, including losses to West Ham and Aston Villa.
However, Spurs have performed well in Europe, securing wins against Slavia Prague, Copenhagen, and Villarreal at home without conceding a goal.
They are just one point behind tonight’s opponents in the league phase.
Borussia Dortmund
Dortmund enters this match unbeaten in seven games across competitions, recently winning 3-2 against St Pauli in the Bundesliga.
While they have been strong at home, BVB has found it challenging on the road in Europe, allowing 10 goals in away games against Manchester City, Juventus, and Copenhagen this season.
Historically, they have lost seven of their last eight away games against English teams.
Predicted Lineups
Tottenham Hotspur Predicted XI: Vicario; Porro, Romero, Danso, Spence; Gray, Bergvall; Odobert, Simons, Kolo Muani; Solanke
Borussia Dortmund Predicted XI: Kobel; Can, Anton, Schlotterbeck; Ryerson, Bellingham, Nmecha, Bensebaini; Adeyemi, Brandt; Silva
How to Watch Tottenham Hotspur vs Borussia Dortmund?
The match will be live on TNT Sports 1 in the UK, starting coverage at 19:00 GMT.
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