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18:12

At Effzeh, the trend is clearly pointing downwards. Since the convincing home win over Eintracht Frankfurt (3-0), the Domstadt have suffered three bankruptcies in four games, most recently at home against relegation candidates VfL Bochum (0-2). The problem with the story: The gap to ranks 16 and below is melting and melting. Scoring at Borussia today could therefore prove to be extremely important.

17:54

It was a small setback that the black and yellow had to take last weekend. After winning everything in the Bundesliga since the restart as a result of the World Cup break, they had to settle for a draw (2-2) in the Revierderby at Kellerkind FC Schalke 04 of all places. It is not only bitter that despite the great chances in the unloved district neighbor there was no victory – because FC Bayern Munich beat FC Augsburg at the same time (5:3), the gap to the leaders is again two points. Today should definitely be presented to at least take the place in the sun overnight.

17:41

On the other side, Hector, Chabot, Hübers and Schmitz defend against keeper Schwäbe. In front of them, Skhiri and Ljubicic clear, Kainz and Olesen start on the wings. Selke and Adamyan are in the front.

17:36

Let’s take a look at the lineups. At BVB, Meyer starts again in the box, in front of him a back four is formed with Ryerson, Schlotterbeck, Süle and Wolf. Dahoud, Bellingham and Guerreio form the centre, Reus and Malen come on the outside. Haller storms in front.

17:30

Hello and welcome to the 25th matchday of the Bundesliga! In today’s top game, Borussia Dortmund will face 1. FC Köln. Kick-off at Signal Iduna Park is at 6:30 p.m.