The Liverpudlian eased past Kim Huybrechts, firing four 100-plus checkouts in a 10-3 win to set up a last-eight showdown with Gerwyn Price on Sunday.

The Westfalenhalle arena is located next to Signal Iduna Park, where Dortmund host Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday evening.

Bunting, who supports Liverpool, has become a lucky mascot for the Bundesliga club and has never seen them lose.

“We have tickets. I’m looking forward to the game and hopefully, they have a good performance,” he said.

“I think quite a few years ago now I went to the Bayern Munich and Dortmund game, and Dortmund won.

“Dortmund said, ‘Stephen Bunting’s been to our game, and we’ve never lost when Stephen Bunting’s there’.

“So yeah, I think they enjoy me going. I’ve been a few times now. I’ve got a great connection.

“I’m really looking forward to it, it should be a good game. They should win, it’s going to be a special day.”

Price made it through with a 10-4 victory over Cameron Menzies.

Ross Smith, who is top seed in this tournament due to his performances on the European Tour throughout the year, is through to the last eight after beating Damon Heta 10-7.