Guirassy's Clinical Strike Keeps Dortmund's Title Bid on Track

À Éviter Score Futmetrix: 26/100. A masterclass in efficiency from Borussia Dortmund at the WWK Arena: one goal, one moment of brilliance, one statement about their credentials in the Bundesliga title race.

Dortmund's Precision Silences Augsburg's Resistance

From the opening whistle, Dortmund dictated terms with surgical precision. Controlling 53 percent possession and limiting Augsburg to just nine shots, the visitors never allowed their hosts to settle. The Balance of the match tilted decisively in the 37th minute when Serhou Guirassy pounced on a defensive lapse to finish with ice-cold composure. One shot on target, one goal—that conversion rate tells the entire story. Dortmund's ruthlessness in front of goal proved the difference against an Augsburg side desperately searching for a way through.

Augsburg's Effort Undone by Profligacy

Credit to Augsburg for their endeavour. The hosts matched Dortmund's work rate and maintained a respectable 78 percent pass accuracy across 437 total passes. Yet the Intensity of their attacking play never translated into genuine threat. Nine shots, but only one on target—a damning statistic for a team languishing in 14th place with just seven points from nine matches. Aarón Anselmino was immovable at the heart of Dortmund's defence, turning every Augsburg advance into a routine clearance. Their recent form—L-L-D-W-L—speaks to a club trapped in a cycle of near-misses and costly defeats.

The Moment That Mattered

The 37th minute was the Upset factor neutralised. Dortmund's expected goals of just 0.32 should have suggested a narrow escape, yet their clinical finishing proved decisive. Augsburg's 0.83 xG remained barren—a season-long curse for a side desperately needing goals. This victory propels Dortmund to 20 points from nine matches, maintaining their third-place perch and keeping them within striking distance of the summit. For Augsburg, it's another night of what-ifs and missed opportunities.