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BVB Dortmund Borussia Dortmund - SCP Paderborn Paderborn

BVB

3

SCP

0

F. Nmecha
89'
F. Nmecha
80'

F. Silva
5'

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43 %Fabio Silva

Fabio Silva

Man of the Match Trophy

0:12

Watch: Nmecha describes overhead kick

0:16

Watch: Silva discusses Guirassy connection

0:50

Silva picks up the Man of the Match award

0:22

Watch: Nmecha's stunning strike

Nmecha's second goal against Paderborn has to be seen to be believed.

Full-time: Borussia Dortmund 3-0 Paderborn

Dortmund pick up all three points, mainly thanks to a late brace from Nmecha. Silva had given BVB the lead early on, before Guirassy had two efforts chalked off for offside. Paderborn began to grow into the game and were within a goal until the final 10 minutes, when substitute Nmecha produced two great finishes - the second of which is an early goal of the season contender - to add gloss to the scoreline.

© IMAGO/pepphoto / Sascha Weiz

Full-time

90'

Incredible!

A stunning strike from Nmecha wraps up the points! It is an acrobatic effort, as he scissors Beier's cross into the back of the net.

89'

Felix Nmecha

GOAL!

3:0

Assist:M. Sabitzer

Felix Nmecha

Goal probability

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 %

Distance to Goal

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.

10.88 m

85'

Crossbar!

Sabitzer almost makes his three, but can only strike the woodwork!

0:28

Nmecha makes it 2-0!

82'

That should be that!

Dortmund finally have their goal, and on this occasion, there is nothing Noll can do. It is a lovely finish from the substitute, firing across the goalkeeper and into the far corner.

82'

Substitution

80'

Felix Nmecha

GOAL!

2:0

Assist:M. Beier

Felix Nmecha

Goal probability

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.

11 %

Shot speed

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.

103.7 km/h

Distance to Goal

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.

15.16 m

79'

Noll again!

The Paderborn shot-stopper is again his side's hero, denying Guirassy once more.

77'

Substitution

Maximilian Beier

77'

Substitution

77'

Substitution

Ramy Bensebaini

Nico Schlotterbeck

76'

Dortmund pressure

BVB are camped in Paderborn's half. However, they have not been able to test Noll in the last few minutes.

76'

Dortmund pressure

BVB are camped in Paderborn's half. However, they have not been able to test Noll in the last few minutes.

73'

In the balance

With only one goal in it, this game is far from over.

68'

Pressure Handling

Pressure Handling

This Match Fact examines how successfully players perform under pressure. The percentage of "solved situations" indicates how often a player has freed himself from opponent pressure by dribbling, passing, scoring a goal or drawing a foul.

82%

%

Jobe Bellingham

11 times under pressure

68'

Also three subs

Paderborn's Kettemann also shuffles his back as three pairs of fresh legs enter the fray.

67'

A trio of changes

Kovač brings on three fresh faces, which appear to be in an attempt to give BVB more control in the middle of the park.

67'

Substitution

Oliver Batista Meier

Gabriel Vidović

67'

Substitution

67'

Substitution

Clemens Lippmann

66'

Yellow card

Jobe Bellingham

65'

Substitution

65'

Substitution

Marcel Sabitzer

65'

Substitution

Carney Chukwuemeka

62'

Another important stop

Noll is becoming increasingly important in this clash as he parries Guirassy's shot behind.

60'

Wide!

Another big opportunity for Dortmund, this time through Bellingham. However, he nods past the post unmarked from a corner.

60'

Save!

A great chance for Dortmund to extend their advantage, but Nwaneri's attempt is saved by Noll.

56'

Paderborn lacking precision

Seven shots, but none on target is disappointing from the visitors' perspective.

Goal attempts

5off target

2on target

7off target

0on target

52'

Putting the pressure on

Dortmund are looking to extend their advantage at the start of this second period.

46'

Back underway

We are up and running once more in the Ruhr.

Kick-off!

Half-time: Borussia Dortmund 1-0 Paderborn

Dortmund are deservedly in front at the break. Silva had the ball in the back of the net inside five minutes to give Dortmund the advantage, and Guirassy did so twice later on. However, both of the Guinea international's strikes came from offside positions, meaning BVB only lead by one at the interval.

© IMAGO/pepphoto / Sascha Weiz

Half-time

45'

+ 3

Guirassy has his goal... or does he?

Just before the break, BVB appear to have dealt a hammer blow to Paderborn as Guirassy nods home from close range. Again, though, he is in an offside position when doing so and the goal is chalked off.

45'

+ 2

SituationGoal

ReviewOffside?

DecisionNo goal

42'

Close!

Bellingham can't quite direct his shot from the edge of the area on target, and it instead bounces past the post.

42'

BVB pushing

The home team are looking for a second goal before the break.

39'

Yellow card

39'

Obermair over

The ball comes to the Paderborn man on the edge of the area, yet he can't keep his attempt down.

38'

Paderborn with the better chances

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).

But it is BVB who lead.

xGoals

1

0.38

0.63

0

Goals

0:25

Lovely finish, but...

Guirassy adds the finishing touch to a lovely Silva pass, but the Guinea international is offsidw when doing so. A reprieve for Paderborn.

32'

SituationGoal

ReviewOffside?

DecisionNo goal

31'

Trying to find an answer

Paderborn are trying to find a way back into the game but are struggling to do so up until now.

24'

Fierce cross

There is plenty on a Ryerson ball into the box, meaning Noll can only punch. However, he does a good job and averts any danger.

21'

Change in play

With the lead, Dortmund are now seeing plenty of the ball and are moving it well.

17'

Denied

A chance for Veerman, who volleys towards goal after Noll only half-clears. It takes a deflection, but the Paderborn goalkeeper still makes a fantastic stop to keep the Netherlands international out.

15'

Over

Marino is found in the box, but he can't keep his header down.

12'

Paderborn with most of the ball

But Dortmund have already shown you don't need to have more possession to score.

Possession (%)

3961

7'

Major improvement

That was Silva's fourth goal of the season in all competitions, which is already more than the three he managed in the entirety of 2025/26.

0:25

Celebrating with Nmecha

Silva made a beeline for the Germany international, who is on the bench today, after finding the back of the net.

Just like that!

Dortmund had looked sluggish in the opening stages, but within the blink of an eye they are in front! Guirassy's through ball is perfectly into Silva's path, and he makes no mistake after driving towards goal.

© Christof Koepsel

5'

Fabio Silva

GOAL!

1:0

Assist:S. Guirassy

Fabio Silva

Goal probability

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.

26 %

Shot speed

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.

84.44 km/h

Distance to Goal

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.

15.27 m

4'

Good start

This has been a positive opening five minutes from the visitors. They clearly aren't scared to have the ball.

4'

Wide

The first chance of the match falls to Marino, but he can't find the target as his attempt instead goes comfortably past the post.

1'

Up and running

We are underway at Signal Iduna Park!

Kick-off!

Almost underway

Not long until we are up and running in this one!

0:45

Watch: Schlotterbeck warming up

Debut patches

Both Veerman and Nwaneri will have the debut patch on their shirts this afternoon as they make their first Bundesliga starts!

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Schlotterbeck is back

The central defender is straight into the starting line-up in what is his first appearance since the injury he suffered in Germany's clash with Ivory Coast at the FIFA World Cup in the summer. Kovač will be delighted to have him back and available once again.

© IMAGO/DeFodi.de

0:25

Watch: Kobel warming up

Dortmund team news

Niko Kovač, meanwhile, makes four changes to the side that beat Villarreal in the Champions League in midweek. The big news is the return of Schlotterbeck at the heart of the defence, and he also takes the captain's armband. Elsewhere, Beier, Sabitzer and Karetsas drop out, with Bellingham, Silva and Nwaneri coming in.

© IMAGO/RHR-FOTO

Paderborn team news

Ralf Kettemann makes just one change from the team that lost to Freiburg last weekend, as Marino comes in for Philippe.

© IMAGO/Julien Becker

0:15

Watch: Paderborn's dressing room

Starting line-up: Borussia Dortmund

Formation:3-4-2-1

Dortmund subs

Meyer, Bensebaini, Prates, Reggiani, Nmecha, Chukwuemeka, Sabitzer, Beier, Albert

Starting line-up: SC Paderborn 07

Formation:3-3-2-2

Paderborn subs

Schubert, Sticker, Götze, Lippmann, Baack, Batista Meier, Durić, Philippe, Tigges

0:30

Watch: A closer look at Signal Iduna Park

1:03

Watch: More from Kovač on the game

Niko Kovač on facing Paderborn

“There are no easy games in the Bundesliga. You have to play them in a way that puts you right in the game from the start. That’s why I want my lads to come out strong from the first minute and get our fans back behind us as quickly as possible so we can play successful football.”

© THOMAS KIENZLE

Ralf Kettemann on facing Dortmund

"We want to be versatile, not just sit back and defend. We're going there to win the game. We mustn't be intimidated; after our recent performances, we must believe in ourselves and that we can put up a fight there, too."

© IMAGO/JOERAN STEINSIEK

Karetsas update

One player who definitely won't be involved in this game is Konstantinos Karetsas after he was taken to hospital with circulatory issues on Tuesday. Sporting director Ole Book provided an update on Thursday: "He's doing well under the circumstances. Further examinations are underway, and we want to get to the bottom of the matter."

© IMAGO/David Inderlied

Schlotterbeck to return?

Niko Kovač had good news on Thursday as he confirmed that both Nico Schlotterbeck and Ramy Bensebaini are in full training following their injuries and are available to face Paderborn. "I can count on both of them," the coach happily stated.

© IMAGO/RHR-FOTO

Guirassy strikes again

Dortmund continued their winning run on Tuesday night as they kicked off the league phase of the UEFA Champions League with a 3-2 victory at home to Villarreal. Guirassy netted twice again, plus a late own goal.

© IMAGO/David Inderlied

Goal-rassy leading charge

Guirassy has scored in both of Dortmund’s games and had a hand in three of their five goals as BVB earned six points for the first time since 2022/23.

© IMAGO/Maximilian Koch

Winless record

Paderborn have never beaten Dortmund before, but do have two draws in four Bundesliga meetings.

© Ralf Ibing/Pool/firosportphoto via Imago

2:03

Watch: Paderborn 1-6 Borussia Dortmund - previous meeting

It's been over six years since the teams last met, with Dortmund prevailing thanks to Jadon Sancho's second-half hat-trick in 2019/20.

1:00

Watch: Hoffenheim 2-3 Borussia Dortmund - last time out

Serhou Guirassy and Fabio Silva were on target as Borussia Dortmund came from 2-0 down to beat Hoffenheim to secure back-to-back victories.

0:58

Watch: Paderborn 0-1 Freiburg - last time out

Newly promoted Paderborn remain winless, and goalless, after their 1-0 defeat against Freiburg on Matchday 2.

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