Bundesliga Regular Season - 1
FC St. Pauli 3 - 3 FT Borussia Dortmund
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
22' Adam Dźwigała
Ramy Bensebaini 26'
S. Guirassy (M. Sabitzer) 34'
37' Eric Smith
HT
↓ J. Bellingham ↑F. Nmecha 46'
↓ K. Adeyemi ↑J. Brandt 46'
50' A. Hountondji (D. Sinani)
Yan Couto 65'
W. Anton (F. Nmecha) 67'
68' ↓ A. Hountondji ↑A. Ceesay
J. Brandt (P. Gross) 74'
77' ↓ A. Pyrka ↑M. Saliakas
77' ↓ A. Dzwigala ↑C. Metcalfe
84' Abdoulie Ceesay
Filippo Mané 85'
86' D. Sinani
87' ↓ J. Sands ↑O. Afolayan
↓ P. Gross ↑S. Ozcan 87'
89' E. Smith (M. Saliakas)
Marcel Sabitzer 90'+3
FT
Player Cards
Season performance ratings for players in this match
FC St. Pauli
Goalkeepers
N. Vasilj 
PENALTY HERO
1
Pens Saved
1
Pens Saved
4
Saves
7.3
Rating
Defenders
H. Wahl 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Smith 
CLUTCH HERO
0
Goal Time
0
Goal Time
0
Impact
7.2
Rating
A. Dzwigala
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
Midfielders
Forwards
D. Sinani
CLUTCH HERO
0
Goal Time
0
Goal Time
0
Impact
8.3
Rating
A. Hountondji 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
M. Pereira Lage
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
B. A. Voll 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
J. Robatsch
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Ritzka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Saliakas 
SUPER SUB
0
Impact
0
Impact
13
Minutes
7.2
Rating
C. Metcalfe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Ahlstrand
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Banks
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
O. Afolayan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Ceesay
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Borussia Dortmund
Goalkeepers
G. Kobel 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
F. Mane 
FRIENDLY FIRE
0
Mistake
0
Mistake
1
Fouls
5.5
Rating
W. Anton
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
R. Bensebaini 
MAGNET
100
Activity
100
Activity
90
Passes
10
Duels
Midfielders
Y. Couto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Gross 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6
Rating
M. Sabitzer
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.6
Rating
D. Svensson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
J. Bellingham
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
S. Guirassy 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.2
Rating
K. Adeyemi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
BENCH
A. Meyer
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
J. Ryerson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Kabar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Luhrs
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Ozcan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Nmecha
SUPER SUB
0
Impact
0
Impact
45
Minutes
6.3
Rating
J. Brandt
SUPER SUB
0
Impact
0
Impact
45
Minutes
7.9
Rating
M. Beier
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Campbell
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23/08/2025 | FC St. Pauli | 3 - 3 | Borussia Dortmund | Bundesliga | Millerntor-Stadion |
| 01/03/2025 | FC St. Pauli | 0 - 2 | Borussia Dortmund | Bundesliga | Millerntor-Stadion |
| 18/10/2024 | Borussia Dortmund | 2 - 1 | FC St. Pauli | Bundesliga | SIGNAL IDUNA PARK |
| 18/01/2022 | FC St. Pauli | 2 - 1 | Borussia Dortmund | DFB Pokal | Millerntor-Stadion |
| 28/10/2014 | FC St. Pauli | 0 - 3 | Borussia Dortmund | DFB Pokal | Millerntor-Stadion |
| 19/02/2011 | Borussia Dortmund | 2 - 0 | FC St. Pauli | Bundesliga | Signal-Iduna-Park (Dortmund) |
23/08/2025
01/03/2025
18/10/2024
18/01/2022
28/10/2014
19/02/2011
FC St. Pauli Win
Borussia Dortmund Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 1 GD: 0
League Standings
P: 20 GD: +56
P: 19 GD: +21
P: 20 GD: +20
P: 20 GD: +10
P: 20 GD: +11
P: 19 GD: +12
P: 20 GD: -1
P: 20 GD: -5
P: 20 GD: -8
P: 20 GD: -3
P: 20 GD: -13
P: 20 GD: -9
P: 19 GD: -10
P: 20 GD: -14
P: 20 GD: -16
P: 20 GD: -10
P: 20 GD: -16
AI-powered match analysis and previews to help you decide which games are worth watching
Sinani and Smith Deny Dortmund in Millerntor Epic
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 96/100. Four lead changes, a penalty, a red card, and two late goals—this was a crunch match that redefined the Bundesliga's opening weekend: St. Pauli and Dortmund left nothing on the pitch.
Dortmund's Early Dominance Crumbles Against Sinani's Magic
Borussia Dortmund arrived with intent. Soumalo Guirassy opened the scoring in the 34th minute from Marcel Sabitzer's assist, signalling the visitors' hunger for three points. But St. Pauli answered with character. Danel Sinani, the evening's most influential figure, orchestrated the equaliser in the 50th minute, setting up Alhassan Hountondji to level. The balance was restored—briefly.
The Turning Point: Mané's Red Card Shifts Everything
Waldemar Anton restored Dortmund's lead in the 67th minute. Then came the super-sub moment: Julian Brandt, introduced at half-time, fired Dortmund ahead 3-2 in the 74th minute. Victory seemed assured. But the final 15 minutes belonged entirely to St. Pauli's relentless spirit. In the 84th minute, VAR confirmed a penalty. Sinani converted with ice in his veins in the 86th minute. Two minutes later, the match pivoted: Filippo Mané saw red for a professional foul as last man. With ten players, Dortmund crumbled. In the 89th minute, Ellyes Smith struck the dramatic equaliser from Mateo Saliakas' assist—a moment that will haunt Dortmund all season.
Balance and Efficiency: The Data Story
The statistics reveal a match of perfect symmetry: St. Pauli 51% possession, Dortmund 49%. Both teams managed 7 shots on target. Dortmund's Expected Goals (1.56) slightly favoured the visitors, yet St. Pauli's ruthlessness in the final moments—three goals in 15 minutes—proved decisive. This wasn't luck; it was character under pressure. Four lead changes and two late goals in 15 minutes define a match of genuine intensity and balance.
Key Questions
How did Mané's red card impact the match?
Mané's 85th-minute dismissal was the turning point. Down to ten men, Dortmund's defence collapsed within four minutes—Sinani equalised from the spot in the 86th.
What caused this six-goal thriller?
Four lead changes and clinical finishing in the final 15 minutes. Three goals in 15 minutes exposed defensive fragility from both sides under pressure.
Did St. Pauli deserve the late 3-3?
Absolutely. Sinani's penalty and Smith's 89th-minute strike rewarded St. Pauli's moral superiority and relentless fighting spirit throughout the second half.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.
Survival Instincts vs Star Power at Millerntor
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 16/100. A desperate St. Pauli side faces a Dortmund juggernaut in a clash where the hosts' survival hopes meet the visitors' title ambitions.
The Setup
On August 23, 2025, the Millerntor-Stadion hosts a fixture with massive implications at both ends of the table. FC St. Pauli is currently drowning in a relegation battle, sitting in 17th place with a worrying Form consisting of four losses in their last five outings. Contrastingly, Borussia Dortmund arrives with significant Stars in their lineup, including G. Kobel and K. Adeyemi, maintaining a superior tactical Balance that has kept them firmly in the top three.
Key Battle
The tactical narrative centers on St. Pauli's collective defensive unit attempting to neutralize Dortmund’s high-octane attack. With no individual marquee names in the home squad, they must rely on a compact shape to frustrate S. Guirassy. Dortmund’s ability to transition quickly through midfield will likely be the deciding factor against a home defense that has already conceded 25 goals this season.
Our Prediction
While the atmosphere in Hamburg will be electric, the quality gap is stark. St. Pauli will fight for every second ball, but Dortmund’s clinical nature in front of goal should see them through comfortably. We expect BVB to dictate the tempo and break down the resistance late in the first half, resulting in a 0-3 away victory that keeps the Stakes high for the hosts' survival fight.
Key Questions
Should I watch this match?
Yes, for the pure intensity of a relegation scrap against one of Europe's elite.
What's the predicted outcome?
A 0-3 victory for Borussia Dortmund as their quality shines through.
Where are the teams in the table?
Dortmund sits 3rd with 25 points; St. Pauli is 17th with only 8 points.
What is FC St. Pauli's current form?
Poor. They have lost four of their last five matches (DLLLL).
What does this mean for relegation?
St. Pauli is in the thick of it; every dropped point increases the threat of the drop.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.