Highlights

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Watch: Karim Adeyemi targets winning finale

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Watch: Emre Can on Dortmund's title 'belief'

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Watch: Edin Terzic reaction

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Dortmund rip Wolfsburg to shreds

What a display from the hosts! Braces for Adeyemi and Bellingham, plus goals for Haller and Malen, move them to within one point of Bayern at the top of the table with three games remaining. Wolfsburg, meanwhile, remain in seventh and miss the opportunity to move ahead of sixth-placed Bayer Leverkusen and into the UEFA Europa League qualification spots.
Full-time
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.
1.
Micky van de Ven
Micky van de Ven35.97km/h
3.
Donyell Malen
Donyell Malen35.13km/h
88'

Wimmer close to a consolation

The Wolfsburg striker is only denied by Kobel's right foot - the shot-stopper wants to hold onto to his 10th clean sheet of the campaign in the Bundesliga.
87'

Sublime six!

Bellingham, who has been absolutely superb throughout, gets his second of the match, slotting past Casteels with confidence and composure.
86'
Jude Bellingham
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.
51 %
82'

Just wide!

Süle is next to line one up, but can't quite guide his attempt into the bottom corner!
81'

Great save!

Casteels is called into action again, this time parrying Moukoko's effort to safety.
79'

Brandt effort deflected behind

A Wolfsburg body gets in the way of the former Bayer Leverkusen man's shot to send it out for a corner the ultimately comes to nothing.
73'

Dortmund outperforming xGoals

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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).
Terzic's men have been ruthless here.
xGoals
5
4.03
1.01
5
Goals
73'

Reus denied!

The Dortmund talisman fires a free-kick towards goal, but this time, Casteels is equal to and keeps it out.
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Adeyemi on song

No hat-trick for the forward as he is replaced, but he put in a display to be proud of!
67'

Wolfsburg try their luck

The away team have produced little in the half, but Felix Nmecha drags an effort just wide of the post from outside the area.
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Brilliant Bellingham

The England international got the goal his performance deserves.
65'

Adeyemi misses from the spot!

Dortmund win a penalty as Bellingham is felled in the box. However, with a first-ever Bundesliga hat-trick on the line, Adeyemi fires over. The first thing he and Dortmund have got wrong all day!
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Misery for Kovac

The Wolfsburg manager will just want to hear the final whistle at this point.
59'

Adeyemi at the double!

Wolfsburg are the makers of their own downfall here as Dortmund make it five. Bornauw gives the ball away to Haller in his own penalty area, allowing the centre-forward to play in Adeyemi for a simple finish!
59'
Karim Adeyemi
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.
78 %
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Four for Dortmund!

Bellingham gets in on the act with a marvellous effort! The teenager picks up the ball in his own half and Maximilian Arnold entangled before unleashing a fierce drive. Casteels gets to it, but he can only parry it onto the crossbar and into the back of the net.
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Dortmund's effective running

Not much between the sides in terms of distance covered, but Dortmund have used their energy wisely.
Distance run (km)
67.2
67
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Jude Bellingham
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.
2 %
51'

Süle wide!

The centre-back is the next Dortmund player to try his luck as he side-foots a shot wide. One-way traffic right now!
50'

Casteels denied Brandt!

Brandt tries his luck from distance, and the goalkeeper is just able to push the ball around the post.
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What a first half!

Terzic will be delighted with what his team produced before the break, and will want more of the same.
46'

Second half underway!

Can Wolfsburg find a way back into this encounter?
Kick-off!
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Substitution

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Dortmund irresistible

Goals from Adeyemi, Haller and Adeyemi have put Dortmund in a commanding position as they look to go within a point of Bayern at the top.
Half-time
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Haller on target

That was the striker's fifth Bundesliga goal of the season
40'

Dortmund well ahead of xGoals

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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).
Unsurprisingly, Dortmund have had the better chances, and have taken them well.
xGoals
3
2.17
0.88
3
Goals
39'

Mountain to climb

Kovac's men needed to produce something special to get something out of this game now!
37'

Malen has his goal!

A third for Dortmund, who are starting to run riot! A ball into space releases Brandt and, once he squares to Malen, the Dutchman has the easiest of tasks as he passes into an empty net.
37'
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.
90 %
34'

Kobel jumps to the rescue!

Wolfsburg come close to finding a way back into the game, as Kobel gets across to keep out Kaminski's curling effort.
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Close to 3!

Dortmund almost move three ahead, as Malen fires over from close range - the hosts are really starting to purr now!
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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.
1.
Micky van de Ven
Micky van de Ven35.97km/h
3.
Donyell Malen
Donyell Malen35.13km/h
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Haller puts Dortmund two up!

Adeyemi is this time the provider, beating Baku for pace as he gets to the byline and crosses on a plate to Haller, who taps home from close range.
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.
80 %
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Brilliant Adeyemi

The youngster's goal has given his side a crucial lead.
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Almost 2-0!

Dortmund then go straight up the other end and come close to making Wolfsburg pay! Malen is the man to bare down on Casteels between the 'Wölfe' sticks, but instead of shooting himself, he tries to find Adeyemi, and the chance goes begging.
20'

Double chance for Wolfsburg!

Now then, a huge duo of opportunities for the visitors! First, Patrick Wimmer breaks clean through, but is denied by Kobel, before Kaminski's follow-up effort is denied by a last-gasp block.
15'

Adeyemi draws first blood!

Of all the players you would expect to score a header, Adeyemi wouldn't be the first on the list. However, the 21-year-old gets on the end of Ryerson's deflected cross to nod home - Lift off for the home side!
14'
Karim Adeyemi
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.
6 %
12'

Dortmund pressing forward

The hosts are starting to dominate this encounter, with Marius Wolf, in particular, causing problems down the right.
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Bellingham heads over

A big chance for Dortmund to move in front, but Bellingham can't keep his effort down from a corner.
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Captivating start

Both teams are clearly eager to pick up the three points and are each looking to get forward. No chances created as of yet, but the intention is there.
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Here we go!

We're off here as the Signal Iduna Park!
Kick-off!

Dortmund fans in good voice

The home supporters belt out 'You'll Never Walk Alone' as the opening whistle approaches. Can the home crowd spur 'Die Schwarzgelben' on to victory?

Just under 10 minutes to go!

Not long left until kick-off!

A trio of milestones?

Donyell Malen and Sebastiaan Bornauw both line-up for their 50th Bundesliga appearance, while a win for Dortmund would be Mats Hummels' 200th in the German top flight!
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Terzic: "We want to keep the pressure on"

Terzic, meanwhile, was discussing his side's chances of clinching a first Bundesliga title since 2012. "In the last few weeks there have been changes at the top," he said. "We know that we don't have it in our own hands at the moment, but we can increase the odds with 4 wins so we want to keep the pressure on."
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Kovac: "Really tough to get a win in Dortmund"

Kovac is under no illusions that this will be anything other than a difficult task for his Wolfsburg. He said in his pre-match press conference: "It’s really tough to get a win in Dortmund, and not just for VfL. In the first half of the season though, we managed to stop the run that BVB had enjoyed in Wolfsburg because we got an early lead, defended well and stayed focused."

Head-to-head

While Wolfsburg won the last meeting between the two 2-0 in November, Dortmund have dominated this fixture in recent years. Prior to that aforementioned defeat, they had prevailed in each of the previous nine encounters and were unbeaten in 14. As they look to keep up the pressure on league-leaders Bayern, history suggests they could hardly have picked a better fixture.
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Dortmund team news

Meanwhile, Edin Terzic also brings in just one fresh face, with Raphael Guerreiro making way for Marius Wolf. As such, Julian Ryerson should move to left-back as Wolf slots in on the opposite flank.
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Wolfsburg team news

After a strong performance from his side in the 3-0 win over Mainz last time out, Niko Kovac makes just one change to his starting line-up. The swap is a forced one, too, as the injured Lacroix is replaced by Van de Ven.

Dortmund starting XI

Kobel - Wolf, Süle, Hummels (c), Ryerson - Bellingham, Can, Brandt - Malen, Haller, Adeyemi

Dortmund subs

Meyer, Guerreiro, Schlotterbeck, Reus, Passlack, Özcan, Reyna, Moukoko, Modeste

Wolfsburg starting XI

Casteels - Bornauw, Guilavogui, Van de Ven - Baku, Arnold (c), F. Nmecha, Kaminski - Svanberg, Wind, Wimmer

Wolfsburg subs

Pervan, Fischer, Cozza, Gerhardt, Ambros, Paredes, Pejcinovic, Marmoush, Waldschmidt

Champions League guarantee

With Freiburg and Union both dropping points this weekend, Dortmund can join Bayern Munich in securing mathematical qualification for the Champions League with a win this afternoon.

Sixth in their sights

A win would take Wolfsburg up to sixth. They have never been so high in the standings after a full round of Bundesliga fixtures since Matchday 12 of the 2021/22 season.
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Watch: Jude Bellingham - Dortmund's midfield heartbeat

It's been a month of highs and lows for BVB's midfield general, but as long as he's still standing they have a chance of pegging back Bayern.
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Watch: Bochum 1-1 Dortmund

BVB were left frustrated on Matchday 30 after being held to a 1-1 draw at Ruhr rivals Bochum. The result allowed Bayern Munich to slip in ahead of them again at the top of the standings.
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Watch: Wolfsburg 3-0 Mainz

Niko Kovac's side maintained their push for European qualification with victory over Mainz last weekend. The result lifts them up to seventh, two points behind sixth-placed Leverkusen.
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Season over

It's been a bittersweet week for the Wolves, from a personnel perspective. The good news is that Micky van de Ven returns from suspension. He'll slot straight back into the side for Maxence Lacroix, who has been ruled out for the rest of the season after sustaining a shoulder injury last week.

Yes he Can!

Erme Can has so far faced Wolfsburg six times in the Bundesliga - and has won every single time.

Casteels leads the way

The Wolfsburg goalkeeper has more clean sheets this season (12) than anyone else in the Bundesliga. His opposite number Gregor Kobel has nine.
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Watch: Wolfsburg 2-0 Dortmund - previous meeting

The Wolves scored at the very start and the very end of the game to secure all three points back on Matchday 14.

Bogey team

Wolfsburg are winless in their last nine visits to Dortmund. However, they are the league's third-best away side in 2022/23 (W7 D3 L5).

Home fortress

BVB have the best home record in the Bundesliga this season. They have won each of their last nine league outings at the Signal Iduna Park and play three of their last four games this term on their own patch.

Bad omen for Dortmund

In the last 15 years, the league leaders after Matchday 30 has always gone on to win the title.
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