Bundesliga Gameweek 3
Borussia Dortmund 3 - 0 FT SC Paderborn 07
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
5' Fábio Silva (Serhou Guirassy)
31' Serhou Guirassy
Laurin Ulrich 39'
45'+3 Serhou Guirassy
HT
65' ↓ Joey Veerman ↑Felix Nmecha
65' ↓ Ethan Nwaneri ↑Marcel Sabitzer
65' ↓ Fábio Silva ↑Carney Chukwuemeka
66' Jobe Bellingham
↓ Stefano Marino ↑Steffen Tigges 67'
↓ Gabriel Vidović ↑Oliver Batista Meier 67'
↓ Laurin Curda ↑Clemens Lippmann 67'
77' ↓ Nico Schlotterbeck ↑Ramy Bensebaini
77' ↓ Julian Ryerson ↑Maximilian Beier
↓ Laurin Ulrich ↑Luka Đurić 77'
80' Felix Nmecha (Maximilian Beier)
↓ Mattes Hansen ↑Rayan Philippe 82'
89' Felix Nmecha (Marcel Sabitzer)
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Borussia Dortmund
Goalkeepers
Gregor Kobel 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
90
Minutes
Defenders
Kouakou Joane Gadou 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Waldemar Anton
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nico Schlotterbeck 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
9
Tackles
69%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Julian Ryerson 
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Joey Veerman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
Jobe Bellingham
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Daniel Svensson
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Ethan Nwaneri 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
25%
Pass Acc
Fábio Silva 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Forwards
Serhou Guirassy
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
26%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Alexander Meyer
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ramy Bensebaïni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kauã Prates
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Reggiani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Carney Chukwuemeka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Felix Nmecha 
CLUTCH HERO
89
Goal Time
89
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
8.7
Rating
Marcel Sabitzer 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.7
Rating
Mathis Albert
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Maximilian Beier
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.8
Rating
SC Paderborn 07
Goalkeepers
Nahuel Noll
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Jano ter Horst
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tjark Scheller
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mattes Hansen 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Laurin Curda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
Laurin Ulrich
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
Santiago Castañeda
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Gabriel Vidović
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Raphael Obermair
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
4
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Forwards
Stefano Marino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
Marvin Pieringer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Markus Schubert
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Clemens Lippmann
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Felix Götze
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jonah Benedict Sticker
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Oliver Batista Meier
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tom Baack
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luka Đurić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Steffen Tigges
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rayan Philippe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/02/2021 | Borussia Dortmund | 3 - 2 (AET) | SC Paderborn 07 | DFB Pokal | Signal-Iduna-Park |
| 08/28/2020 | Borussia Dortmund | 1 - 1 | SC Paderborn 07 | Friendlies Clubs | Fußballpark BVB Hohenbuschei |
| 05/31/2020 | SC Paderborn 07 | 1 - 6 | Borussia Dortmund | Bundesliga | Benteler-Arena |
| 11/22/2019 | Borussia Dortmund | 3 - 3 | SC Paderborn 07 | Bundesliga | Signal-Iduna-Park |
| 10/28/2015 | Borussia Dortmund | 7 - 1 | SC Paderborn 07 | DFB Pokal | Signal-Iduna-Park |
| 04/18/2015 | Borussia Dortmund | 3 - 0 | SC Paderborn 07 | Bundesliga | Signal-Iduna-Park (Dortmund) |
| 11/22/2014 | SC Paderborn 07 | 2 - 2 | Borussia Dortmund | Bundesliga | Benteler-Arena (Paderborn) |
02/02/2021
08/28/2020
05/31/2020
11/22/2019
10/28/2015
04/18/2015
11/22/2014
Borussia Dortmund Win
SC Paderborn 07 Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 3 GD: +9
P: 3 GD: +6
P: 3 GD: +6
P: 3 GD: +6
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -6
P: 3 GD: -9
League Standings
P: 4 GD: +7
P: 4 GD: +12
P: 4 GD: +9
P: 4 GD: +5
P: 4 GD: +5
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -11
P: 4 GD: -13
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Borussia Dortmund
SC Paderborn 07
Borussia Dortmund
SC Paderborn 07
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Nmecha's Late Brace Shatters Paderborn Resistance at Signal Iduna Park
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 60/100. A ruthless display of attacking depth saw Dortmund overcome persistent VAR frustrations to comfortably secure three vital points.
Early Breakthrough
Signal Iduna Park was immediately rocking as Borussia Dortmund unleashed a furious early storm. The hosts controlled possession during the opening exchanges, establishing a relentless rhythm that SC Paderborn 07 struggled to contain. It took just five minutes for the breakthrough to arrive. Fábio Silva found the back of the net after a precise setup from Serhou Guirassy, instantly validating the home side's aggressive setup. The early opener set a punishing Intensity level, with the home side earning ten corners overall to keep the visitors pinned deep in their own half. Paderborn's defense worked frantically to clear their lines, but the constant waves of yellow shirts made it clear this would be a long afternoon for the traveling squad.
The VAR Frustration
Despite the early dominance, the scoreline remained dangerously close due to agonizing technological interventions. The Balance of the match hung by a thread as Guirassy thought he had doubled the lead twice, only to see goals in the 31st and 45th minutes chalked off by VAR reviews. This repeated frustration could have derailed the hosts' focus. Paderborn attempted to capitalize on these reprieves, managing ten total shots as they searched for an unlikely equalizer. However, their efforts lacked a cutting edge, failing to register a single shot on target. At the heart of the defensive resistance was N. Schlotterbeck, whose outstanding performance marshaled the backline flawlessly and suffocated any transitional threats before they could materialize.
Late Substitutes Seal It
With the Stakes high for a team chasing early Champions League positioning, the manager turned to the bench to finally put the contest to bed. The substitutions proved utterly devastating. Felix Nmecha entered the fray in the 65th minute and completely shattered any lingering Upset Factor. His 80th-minute strike, assisted by fellow substitute Maximilian Beier, finally broke Paderborn's resolve. Nine minutes later, Nmecha completed his brace courtesy of a slick pass from Marcel Sabitzer. The late flurry transformed a tense 1-0 nail-biter into a commanding 3-0 rout, showcasing a terrifying level of squad depth. This ruthless finish keeps the hosts comfortably in third place, signaling their clear intent for the campaign ahead.
Key Questions
How did VAR change this match?
It kept the game artificially tight by denying Serhou Guirassy two first-half goals, forcing Dortmund to rely on late heroics.
What made F. Nmecha the Man of the Match?
Coming off the bench in the 65th minute, he delivered a lethal late brace to finally put the match to bed.
What does this mean for Borussia Dortmund's season?
Sitting comfortably in third, their incredibly deep bench proves they have the firepower to sustain a serious league challenge.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Early Season Jitters at Signal Iduna Park
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 57/100. An overwhelming mismatch on paper threatens to drag Paderborn into a premature relegation battle if they cannot spring a massive surprise.
The Setup
Stepping onto the pitch at Signal Iduna Park this September 12, 2026, Borussia Dortmund are heavy favorites. The Balance rating skews massively toward the hosts, reflecting a severe probability gap. While early season standings can be deceiving, SC Paderborn 07 already feel the pressure of the Stakes. Earning just one point so far, the visitors know points dropped here could foreshadow a gruelling relegation scrap. A modest Form score for the fixture suggests neither team has truly peaked yet, but Dortmund's unbeaten start and a superior Stars rating highlight the sheer mountain Paderborn must climb to steal a result.
Key Battle
The defining duel pits Dortmund's S. Guirassy against Paderborn shot-stopper N. Noll. With Guirassy consistently finding the back of the net to start the campaign, Noll faces a relentless bombardment. If Paderborn are to survive this attacking onslaught, their keeper must produce an absolute masterclass between the posts.
Our Prediction
We expect Borussia Dortmund to dictate the tempo from the first whistle. Paderborn will likely sit deep and try to absorb the pressure, but the hosts' sheer attacking firepower should eventually break their resistance for a comfortable multi-goal victory.