Bundesliga Gameweek 9
FC Augsburg 0 - 1 FT Borussia Dortmund
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Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Manchester City
5-3
Sunderland
⚡ Intensity
100
⚖️ Balance
91
🏆 Stakes
70
🎲 Upset
0
Eight goals, hat-trick heroics, pure chaos.
Futmetrix Verdict
55
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Gamba Osaka
0-1
Vissel Kobe
⚡ Intensity
40
⚖️ Balance
20
🏆 Stakes
78
🎲 Upset
0
Erik breaks Gamba hearts at 90'
Futmetrix Verdict
52
FT
Sat, Sep 19
Brighton
3-0
Arsenal
⚡ Intensity
37
⚖️ Balance
17
🏆 Stakes
70
🎲 Upset
80
Brighton dismantle league leaders Arsenal.
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
S. Guirassy 37'
HT
49' Elvis Rexhbeçaj
↓ C. Chukwuemeka ↑D. Svensson 62'
↓ F. Nmecha ↑J. Bellingham 62'
63' ↓ H. Massengo ↑A. Kade
63' ↓ M. Komur ↑E. Saad
65' Fabian Rieder
Gregor Kobel 67'
↓ M. Beier ↑M. Sabitzer 74'
↓ Y. Couto ↑J. Ryerson 74'
76' ↓ D. Giannoulis ↑I. Gharbi
81' ↓ A. Claude-Maurice ↑S. Essende
81' ↓ R. Fellhauer ↑P. Tietz
82' Phillip Tietz
↓ J. Brandt ↑K. Adeyemi 90'+5
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
FC Augsburg
Goalkeepers
Finn Dahmen 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
90
Minutes
Defenders
Robin Fellhauer 
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
Noahkai Banks 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Chrislain Matsima 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
60%
Duel Win %
Keven Schlotterbeck
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
71%
Duel Win %
Dimitrios Giannoulis
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
67%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Fabian Rieder
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Elvis Rexhbeçaj 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Han-Noah Massengo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Alexis Claude-Maurice
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Mert Kömür
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
BENCH
Nediljko Labrović
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Cédric Zesiger
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kristijan Jakić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marius Wolf
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Anton Kade
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Samuel Essende
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ismaël Gharbi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Phillip Tietz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Elias Saad
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Borussia Dortmund
Goalkeepers
Gregor Kobel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Aaron Anselmino
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
Ramy Bensebaïni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Yan Couto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
Pascal Groß 
MAGNET
75
Activity
75
Activity
69
Passes
6
Duels
Felix Nmecha 
ENFORCER
3
Tackles
3
Tackles
7
Duels Won
78%
Win %
Maximilian Beier
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Carney Chukwuemeka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Serhou Guirassy 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Julian Brandt 
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
25%
Pass Acc
6.3
Rating
BENCH
Alexander Meyer
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Daniel Svensson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Julian Ryerson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Salih Özcan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jobe Bellingham
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Marcel Sabitzer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Emre Can
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fábio Silva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Karim Adeyemi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/2025 | FC Augsburg | 0 - 1 | Borussia Dortmund | Bundesliga | WWK Arena |
| 03/08/2025 | Borussia Dortmund | 0 - 1 | FC Augsburg | Bundesliga | SIGNAL IDUNA PARK |
| 10/26/2024 | FC Augsburg | 2 - 1 | Borussia Dortmund | Bundesliga | WWK Arena |
| 05/04/2024 | Borussia Dortmund | 5 - 1 | FC Augsburg | Bundesliga | BVB Stadion Dortmund |
| 12/16/2023 | FC Augsburg | 1 - 1 | Borussia Dortmund | Bundesliga | WWK Arena |
| 05/21/2023 | FC Augsburg | 0 - 3 | Borussia Dortmund | Bundesliga | WWK Arena |
10/31/2025
03/08/2025
10/26/2024
05/04/2024
12/16/2023
05/21/2023
FC Augsburg Win
Borussia Dortmund Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 9 GD: +29
P: 9 GD: +9
P: 9 GD: +9
P: 9 GD: +4
P: 9 GD: +4
P: 9 GD: +3
P: 9 GD: +4
P: 9 GD: +3
P: 9 GD: -4
P: 9 GD: -4
P: 9 GD: -2
P: 11 GD: -6
P: 9 GD: -7
P: 9 GD: -9
P: 9 GD: -10
P: 9 GD: -8
P: 9 GD: -7
P: 9 GD: -9
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
FC Augsburg
Borussia Dortmund
FC Augsburg
Borussia Dortmund
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Guirassy's Clinical Strike Keeps Dortmund's Title Bid on Track
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 25/100. 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.
Key Questions
How did Dortmund win with so few shots?
Defensive solidity and clinical finishing. One shot on target converted; Augsburg managed only one on target from nine attempts.
What does this mean for Dortmund's title chances?
Crucial. Twenty points from nine matches keeps them third and competitive. Wins like this—efficient, controlled—build championship momentum.
What's Augsburg's biggest problem?
Finishing. Twelve goals in nine matches and a -9 goal difference reveal an attack struggling to convert chances into points.
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.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Halloween Horror or Title Treat at the WWK Arena?
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 60/100. Dortmund's potent attack meets the league's most generous home defence in a match that could turn into a one-sided affair.
The Setup
On October 31, 2025, Borussia Dortmund travel south to face FC Augsburg in a clash of contrasting fortunes. Dortmund, currently 3rd, boast a high Stars rating thanks to the presence of S. Guirassy and the explosive K. Adeyemi. Their Form has been formidable, especially on the road where they operate as away specialists. In contrast, Augsburg sit in 13th, plagued by a lack of defensive Balance that has seen them concede a staggering 3.5 goals per game at the WWK Arena. While the hosts have managed occasional wins, their overall consistency remains their Achilles' heel against top-tier opposition.
Key Battle
The tactical heart of this match lies in the battle between Augsburg's defensive unit and Dortmund’s relentless creative engine. Without individual star names in the home lineup, the entire Augsburg back line must find a level of cohesion they have lacked all season. They face the daunting task of containing a Dortmund side that thrives on transition. If the home midfield cannot protect their overworked defenders from vertical passes, the visitors will likely find plenty of joy in the final third. Gregor Kobel provides an elite safety net for BVB, making the task for Augsburg's attackers even more difficult.
Our Prediction
Dortmund are expected to dominate possession and exploit the gaps in Augsburg's leaky defensive structure. The game script points to an early breakthrough for the visitors, forcing the home side to open up even further. Expect a high-scoring encounter where BVB’s superior individual quality shines through. We are predicting a comfortable 1-3 victory for the away side, keeping their title aspirations firmly on track.