Highlights

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Füllkrug reflects on a "good day" for Dortmund

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Full-time! Dortmund 3-0 Freiburg

BVB consolidate fourth place with a comfortable win. Füllkrug set up two Malen goals, before getting in on the act with a late effort of his own. Freiburg stay seventh for now, but a third straight loss is not ideal for their European ambitions.
Full-time
90'
+ 3

Almost!

Morey bursts in off the left-hand side to meet a trademark Hummels pass from deep. His touch lets him down, though, before the flag goes up for offside against the Spaniard.
90'
+ 1

Sancho again!

Brandt floats over a cross, but it's a really awkward one for Sancho. He's running at full tilt and can only loop his volley up and into the gloves of Atubolu.
90'

Sancho!

The Man United loanee is straight into the action, with a close-range shot that's blocked and a difficult follow-up into the side netting.
90'

Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes

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Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
89'

Morey returns for BVB

Mateu Morey gets a standing ovation as he returns to Bundesliga action for the first time since April 2021, following all manner of injury set-backs. Hummels and Sancho are also on for the remainder. Shout-out to Reus, who's one of the three players to head off. He's been brilliant today.
88'

Substitution

88'

Substitution

87'

Füllkrug header!

The BVB No.9 marks his 31st birthday with his 10th goal of the season, having set up Malen's brace. He's the only one to react to a quite superb first-time cross from Maatsen, powering an unstoppable header past the goalkeeper.
87'
Niclas Füllkrug
Goal probability
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Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
35 %
Distance to Goal
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Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
7.94 m
84'

Strong start

Dortmund are set to make it five games in 2024 without defeat, a run that includes four wins.
80'

Fresh legs

Ryerson makes way, having put in a solid shift on his comeback. Wolf's on at right-back, and will go up against Christian Günter, who makes his second appearance of the season following arm surgery. Former Dortmund attacker Maxi Philipp is also on, with Sallai hooked on the right wing.
74'

A fraction wide!

Malen races away and bends a pass into the box for Reus. It's on his weaker left side, though, and he pulls his shot narrowly wide of the far post.
72'

Woodwork!

Malen slips a pass through the legs of a defender for the underlapping Maatsen, who spanks a first-time shot against the outside of Atubolu's near post.
70'

Reus!

Dortmund's former captain meets a brilliant Malen cross, but his header is clawed away at the near post by Malen.
66'

Brandt on

Bynoe-Gittens takes on two Freiburg defenders, before shifting a pass to Malen, who balloons over. That's the Englishman's final involvement. Brandt is on after two games out with illness.
61'

Dortmund good value for their lead

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xGoals
The xGoals value of a club is calculated from the sum of all goal probabilities (goals and shots on goal) of that team. During a match, it’s easy to see whether the club is performing better than expected (goals > xGoals) - or maybe even higher (xGoals > goals).
xGoals
2
1.3
0.07
0
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61'

Goal attempts
3off target
5on target
2off target
1on target
59'

Double change

Freiburg just haven't got going since the restart. Doan and Weißhaupt are the changes, with Gregoritsch and the subdued Grifo making way. Can the fresh and pacy legs trouble Dortmund?
52'

Great save!

Atubolu at point-blank range to stop Füllkrug turning in Ryerson's brilliant pass into the six-yard box. Reus wasn't far away from the loose ball, either. BVB are really in the mood!
46'

Bynoe-Gittens!

Dortmund bolt of out the blocks as Bynoe-Gittens cuts inside and arrows an effort towards the top corner, forcing Atubolu into a flying save. What a start to the second half that would have been!
Kick-off!
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Half-time! Dortmund 2-0 Freiburg

Malen's superb brace is the difference at the break. Füllkrug set up both efforts to give BVB a fully deserved advantage at the break.
Half-time
45'
+ 10

Almost a third!

Malen turns provider with an outrageous cross into the six-yard box. Ryerson is charging in from right-back, but can only steer the ball wide of the far pot.
45'
+ 8

Malen at the double!

Dortmund power forward on the break after a Freiburg attack is nipped in the bud. Füllkrug is the architect, shaking off Sildillia and carrying the ball forwards before slipping in Malen to his right. The Dutchman takes the pass in his stride and lashes another emphatic finish across Atubolu for his brace.
45'
+ 7
Donyell Malen
Goal probability
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Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
8 %
Shot speed
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Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
111.8 km/h
Distance to Goal
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Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
16.21 m
45'
+ 6

Cool as a cucumber

Gregoritsch fires a low cross into the Dortmund box, but Maatsen shows real composure to control and clear, with two opposition players closing in.
45'
+ 5

First half belongs to Dortmund

They're good value for their lead.
Goal attempts
0off target
2on target
1off target
1on target
45'
+ 5

Passes
326
108
45'

Play resumes

We'll have another 12 minutes at the end of the first half, after that lengthy stoppage...
34'

Delay due to fan protests

There's a stoppage in Dortmund...
33'

Danger man

Bynoe-Gittens on the left again for Dortmund. He shows his man a few stepovers, but his cross from the byline is blocked by the covering Sildillia.
30'

Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes

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Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
29'

Chance!

Bynoe-Gittens and Füllkrug open up the Freiburg defence, but Sabitzer's first touch is heavy and it's smuggled clear in front of the penalty spot.
27'

Expected Goals

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xGoals
The xGoals value of a club is calculated from the sum of all goal probabilities (goals and shots on goal) of that team. During a match, it’s easy to see whether the club is performing better than expected (goals > xGoals) - or maybe even higher (xGoals > goals).
Clear-cut chances have been at a premium, but Dortmund lead though that Malen thunderbolt.
xGoals
1
0.23
0.05
0
Goals
23'

Szalai on

The Hungary international replaces Gulde. Not what Streich needed, with Ginter and Lienhart already out - but at least he's a centre-back!
21'

Gulde injury

The Freiburg defender signals to the bench - he hurt his right leg after a challenge on Malen. Streich will have to make a change.
20'

Kobel save

The Dortmund goalkeeper dives to his left to smother Gregoritsch's downward header. Good work from Sallai in the build-up.
16'

Malen with a banger!

Lightning from Dortmund. Freiburg are distracted by Reus's dummy run as Sabitzer drives forward and clips a pass into the box for Füllkrug. He controls it well and touches the ball off for Malen to thunder an unstoppable effort into the roof of the net.
16'
Donyell Malen
Goal probability
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Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
15 %
Shot speed
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Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
93.96 km/h
Distance to Goal
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Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
13.84 m
13'

Attacking intent

Bynoe-Gittens is causing problems again for Kübler. His cross finds Malen, who sends an overhead attempt straight at Atubolu. There was a shout for a penalty in the build-up after Bynoe-Gittens went to ground under Eggestein's challenge, but the referee was unmoved.
12'

Emre Can't find his man

Dortmund attack up the right with Reus, who cuts a square ball into the middle for Can. Maatsen and Bynoe-Gittens are in support, but the BVB captain undercooks his pass and Freiburg can clear.
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Ryerson OK

Ryerson pulled up a moment ago, but is back on his feet. This is his first start since early December, following a ligament injury.
7'

Quick feet

Bynoe-Gittens skates past Kübler, but his cut-back is blocked and goes out for a goal-kick off the English winger.
5'

Nobody home

Sallai whips in a cross from the right that Süle heads clear. Grifo sweeps it back into the danger zone from the opposite flank, but Schlotterbeck is unchallenged as he clears the danger.
2'

Searching pass

Malen chases a long ball over the top, but Atubolu is out quickly to gather on the edge of his area.
1'

Freiburg get the ball rolling!

The visitors are in red and white; Dortmund, of course, are in their famous black-and-yellow home strip.
Kick-off!

Chugging guitars blare out

Here come the teams - but will we see heavy metal football from the hosts?
0:59
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Watch: Vote for your Player of the Month!

Dortmund's Niclas Füllkrug is among the candidates after a four-goal January. Click here to cast your vote!

Strength in depth

Dortmund have plenty of proven options on the bench, a luxury not afforded to them in last Friday's goalless draw in Heidenheim. It's fair to assume Julian Brandt and Jadon Sancho will feature in some capacity. Terzić can also call on the attacking strengths of Karim Adeyemi and Youssoufa Moukoko.
0:50
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Watch: Ian Maatsen named Rookie of the Month

The Chelsea loanee has taken the prize for January. Will he celebrate with a win tonight, on this his fifth Bundesliga start since joining Dortmund?
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Watch: Pitch inspection

More on those teams

Julian Ryerson returns from injury to start at right-back for Dortmund. Terzić also recalls Emre Can and Marco Reus, with Julian Brandt and Jadon Sancho only fit enough for the bench. Freiburg line up with a makeshift central defensive partnership of Kiliann Sildillia and Manuel Gulde, while Michael Gregoritsch is reinstated as the central striker.

Dortmund starting line-up

Kobel - Ryerson, Süle, Schlotterbeck, Maatsen - Sabitzer, Can (c) - Malen, Reus, Bynoe-Gittens - Füllkrug

Dortmund subs

Meyer, Morey, Bensebaini, Hummels, Wolf, Brandt, Sancho, Moukoko, Adeyemi

Freiburg starting line-up

Atubolu - Kübler, Sildillia, Gulde, Makengo - Eggestein, Höfler - Sallai, Höler, Grifo (c) - Gregoritsch

Freiburg subs

Müller, Szalai, Günter, Weißhaupt, Keitel, Muslija, Doan, Philipp

Miserly defence

BVB have kept clean sheets in three of their four fixtures in 2024, only conceding once - an own goal by former Freiburg defender Nico Schlotterbeck.
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Terzić's view on Freiburg

"We know how uncomfortable Freiburg are to play against. They stay faithful to their approach - that won't be any different against us. Whether they go behind or have a man sent off, they generally manage to keep games close. That's why they consistently pick up points, which is what they'll try to do against us."
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Streich's view on Dortmund

"Dortmund were clinical in the reverse game, but they don't do everything right all the time. For sure, they have huge quality, but we'll get chances. We need to play with positivity and be effective. We can do that."
2:47
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Watch: Jadon Sancho back at his footballing home

The Man United loanee spoke to bundesliga.com about his happiness at being back at BVB. "My first weeks have been brilliant. I’ve been welcomed like family," he said. Click the play button for more.

That Friday feeling

Dortmund are unbeaten in 35 Bundesliga home games played on a Friday (W26, D9), dating back to a 1-0 loss to fierce local rivals Schalke on 30 January 2004. They're also unbeaten in 15 on home soil against Freiburg (W14, D1).
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Probable line-ups

Who's set to play this weekend? Who's going to miss out? Keep up to date with all the latest team news right here!
2:03
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Watch: Freiburg 2-4 Dortmund - previous meeting

Mats Hummels scored twice in a topsy-turvy encounter in Freiburg on Matchday 4. Can the Black-Yellows make it five wins in a row in games against the men from the Black Forest?
4:00
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Watch: Heidenheim 0-0 Dortmund - highlights

Dortmund's three-match winning start to 2024 came to an end in Heidenheim. BVB's Donyell Malen had a goal ruled out for offside, but the Bundesliga new boys had chances of their own and were good value for the point. They stay 10th - nine points clear of the drop zone - with Dortmund up in fourth.
3:00
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Watch: Freiburg 1-3 Stuttgart - highlights

Seventh-placed Freiburg suffered a second straight 3-1 defeat on Matchday 20. Beaten by the same scoreline in Bremen a week earlier, Christian Streich's team were already 2-0 down after seven minutes, before Merlin Röhl was sent off with 18 minutes on the clock. They've now won just one of their last five league games.
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