Match Details
Fixture: Borussia Dortmund vs Ulsan HD FC
Competition: 2025 FIFA Club World Cup – Group F
Date: Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Kickoff Time: 3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT / 8:00 PM BST
Venue: TQL Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio
Broadcast: DAZN (Free), CBS Sports, FIFA+ (region-dependent)
Match Context & Stakes
Borussia Dortmund enter the final group match with 4 points after a 0–0 draw with Fluminense and a thrilling 4–3 win over Mamelodi Sundowns. A win guarantees their place in the Round of 16, while a draw could also be enough depending on other results. Ulsan HD FC, meanwhile, have already been eliminated after back-to-back losses to Mamelodi (0–1) and Fluminense (2–4). Despite the early exit, the K League champions are determined to finish strong and potentially spoil Dortmund’s progression.
Borussia Dortmund – Team Preview
Recent Form
D 0–0 vs Fluminense
W 4–3 vs Mamelodi Sundowns
Unbeaten in last 9 matches (all competitions)
Key Players
Jobe Bellingham: Scored vs Mamelodi; rising star in midfield
Serhou Guirassy: Clinical finisher with Bundesliga pedigree
Julian Brandt: Creative force behind the front line
Gregor Kobel (GK): Key saves vs Fluminense; defensive anchor
Tactical Notes
3-4-2-1 formation under Niko Kovač
Emphasis on wingback width and vertical passing
Vulnerable to counterattacks, as seen vs Mamelodi
Ulsan HD FC – Team Preview
Recent Form
L 0–1 vs Mamelodi Sundowns
L 2–4 vs Fluminense
Winless in last 4 competitive matches
Key Players
Jo Hyeon-woo (GK): Hero of Korea’s 2018 World Cup win over Germany; standout performer
Um Won-sang: Goal and assist vs Fluminense; pacey winger
Lee Jin-hyun: Scored and assisted in last match
Kim Young-gwon: Veteran center-back and team captain
Tactical Notes
3-5-2 setup with compact midfield
Relies on quick transitions and wide overloads
Defensive lapses in second halves have been costly
Head-to-Head & Stats
| Stat | Dortmund | Ulsan HD |
| Group F Points | 4 | 0 |
| Goals Scored | 4 | 2 |
| Goals Conceded | 3 | 5 |
| FIFA Ranking (Club Index) | Top 10 | Outside Top 50 |
| First-Ever Meeting | ✅ | ✅ |
This is the first-ever competitive meeting between Borussia Dortmund and Ulsan HD FC.
Expect Dortmund’s firepower to overwhelm Ulsan’s backline, though the Korean side may find the net through counterattacks. Jobe Bellingham and Guirassy could be decisive again.
How to Watch Dortmund vs Ulsan HD – June 25, 2025
TV Channels: CBS Sports, FIFA+
Streaming: DAZN – Free Live Stream, CBS Sports App
Kickoff: 3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT / 8:00 PM BST
MATCH ODDS
Dortmund – 425 Draw + 500 Ulsan HD FC + 1100
Over 3.5 + 120 Under 3.5 – 155
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, June 24, 2025
