Champions League Final Odds: Dortmund vs Real Madrid Betting Trends

Patrick Everson Sports Betting Expert

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Champions League Final odds are at the center of the soccer betting universe at the moment. Dortmund takes on Real Madrid in Saturday's championship match at London's Wembley Stadium.

Three weeks ago, Real Madrid opened as a solid favorite in odds to win the Champions League Final. That remains the case as match time approaches.

Here's everything you need to know about Champions League Final odds: action, movement and betting trends for Dortmund vs Real Madrid. Check back for updates, and use our BetMGM bonus code to get more when you wager.

Champions League Final Odds

Dortmund vs Real Madrid Odds

UPDATE 2:30 P.M. ET SATURDAY: Thirty minutes before game time, Real Madrid has shortened to -135 chalk in BetMGM's three-way market – 90 minutes plus injury time – on Champions League Final odds. Dortmund is a +350 underdog, with Draw priced at +290.

On Friday afternoon, the odds were at Real Madrid -160/Dortmund +400/Draw +310. Three weeks ago, BetMGM opened at Real Madrid -170/Dortmund +400/Draw +320.

Contrary to the price shortening, Real Madrid is taking 55% of tickets and 72% of money in straight bets via digital wagering (mobile/online). Dortmund is seeing 36% of tickets/21% of money, while 9% of tickets/7% of dollars are on Draw.

Furthermore, parlay play is heavy on the favorite in the Dortmund vs Real Madrid odds market.

"Madrid is in everyone's parlay. It's one-way traffic on Madrid," BetMGM trading manager Seamus Magee said, noting it's all public play on this match at the moment. "Nothing particularly sharp. You won't often see a ton of sharp action until lineup rumors [get out]."

Magee, a soccer aficionado, doesn't anticipate an upset Saturday in London.

"It would certainly be shocking if Real Madrid does not lift the cup," Magee said, while noting Madrid has traveled the tougher road. "While Dortmund was able to take down Kylian Mbappe and Paris Saint-Germain, they only had to go through Atletico and PSV. Meanwhile, Real Madrid had to go through Bayern and Manchester City.

"I think Real Madrid is better in just about every single position and have too much class for Dortmund to handle. Dortmund is going to need a very special performance to lift the trophy. It would be one of the biggest Champions League Final upsets I can remember."

On the total of 2.5 goals, Under is -145 and Over is +105 in the Champions League Final odds market. In online/mobile betting at BetMGM, the Under is getting more tickets. But the Over will almost certainly see more money, and perhaps more tickets, by game time.

"Unders are always great for us in these games. Goals ruin games, as they say on this side of the counter," Magee said.

In prop markets, Real Madrid's Vinicius is a popular play.

"It's Vinicius Junior all over the place for goal-scorer markets," Magee said, pointing primarily to the markets of first goal and anytime goal, in which Junior is +360 and +110, respectively. "Rodrygo is also seeing some good action. Both teams to score is also popular."

Both teams to score is currently at Yes -140/No even money.

Patrick Everson

Patrick Everson is a senior reporter for VegasInsider. Based in Las Vegas since 1994, he's worked in the sports betting journalism/content space for more than a decade. He's most known for his deep roster of contacts behind sportsbook counters, providing readers and viewers with the ins-and-outs of how events are being bet. He's also a thought leader in the sports betting space, often appearing on or moderating panels at national conferences. More from Patrick Everson