Tottenham, Borussia Dortmund Set for Champions League Clash

LONDON (Interstat) — A crucial UEFA Champions League knockout stage match pits England’s Tottenham Hotspur against Germany’s Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

The high-stakes European fixture arrives with both clubs in strong domestic form. Dortmund, the visiting side, carries momentum from a 3-2 Bundesliga victory over Saint Pauli on Saturday. They are unbeaten in their last eight matches across all competitions, a run that includes a 4-0 thrashing of Bayer Leverkusen and a 4-0 win over Villarreal in the Champions League group stage.

Tottenham last played competitively on Dec. 9, 2025, securing a 3-0 win over Slavia Praha in European action. Their recent form has been mixed, highlighted by a wild 5-3 loss to Paris Saint-Germain but also a commanding 4-0 victory at FC København in the Champions League.

According to Interstat’s game simulator, the preview favors the hosts with a projected final score of Tottenham Hotspur 2, Borussia Dortmund 1.

The match is a marquee event in an intense period for both squads. Dortmund faces a congested schedule, with a Bundesliga match at Hertha Berlin slated for Friday, Jan. 23, followed by another league game at Union Berlin on Jan. 24. Their Champions League campaign continues at home against Inter Milan on Jan. 28.

Tottenham’s next fixture is also in Germany, a trip to face Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions League on Wednesday, Jan. 28.

Tuesday’s encounter will be the first meeting between the clubs in several seasons, renewing a European rivalry that has produced memorable matches in past Champions League campaigns. Dortmund’s potent attack, which has scored three or more goals in five of its last ten games, will test a Tottenham defense that has shown both resilience and vulnerability.

The winner will take a significant step toward the quarterfinals, with the second leg of the round-of-16 tie scheduled for late February.