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Borussia Dortmund vs Holstein Kiel, DFB-Pokal 2020-21 SEMI FINALS

DFB-Pokal · 2020-21
Borussia Dortmund
5 – 0
Full Time
Holstein Kiel
Sat 1 May 2021 · 18:30 UTC Signal Iduna Park HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 37' Niklas Hauptmann
Y 86' Simon Lorenz

Overview

Match Preview

Borussia Dortmund vs Holstein Kiel — DFB-Pokal at Signal Iduna Park.

Match Details

  • Referee Felix Zwayer
  • Referee Rafael Foltyn
  • Referee Christian Dingert
  • Referee Timo Gerach
  • Referee Benedikt Kempkes
  • Referee Frank Willenborg
16 games this season 🟨 4.4/game ⚽ 15.4 goals/game 🟥 1 total

Head-to-Head

2
1
Borussia Dortmund 3 games · Avg 4.7 goals Holstein Kiel
Last 5 meetings
2021-05-01 Borussia Dortmund 5–0 Holstein Kiel

Recent Form

Borussia Dortmund
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
01 May Holstein Kiel H 5–0 W
24 Apr VfL Wolfsburg A 2–0 W
21 Apr 1. FC Union Berlin H 2–0 W
18 Apr SV Werder Bremen H 4–1 W
14 Apr Manchester City FC H 1–2 L
10 Apr VfB Stuttgart A 3–2 W
Holstein Kiel
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
01 May Borussia Dortmund A 0–5 L
03 Mar Rot-Weiss Essen A 3–0 W
02 Feb SV Darmstadt 98 H 1–1 D
13 Jan FC Bayern München H 2–2 D
13 Sep 1. FC Rielasingen-Arlen A 7–1 W
30 Oct SC Verl A 1–1 D

Key Stats

33% Both Teams to Score
H2H (3 games)
100% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
50% Clean Sheets
Borussia Dortmund this season
50% Clean Sheets
Holstein Kiel this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Borussia Dortmund
0-15
1/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
3/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/2
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Holstein Kiel
0-15
–/1
16-30
1/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Borussia Dortmund
Samuele Inacio 2 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Signal Iduna Park!
  • 5' It’s high time Edin Terzić made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 10' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Borussia Dortmund that had 536 games and scored 827 goals.
  • 15' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Borussia Dortmund needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 16' Gio Reyna makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and Borussia Dortmund are in front.
  • 21' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 22' Gio Reyna with the second goal in the match!
  • 23' What a strike from Gio Reyna! The score is 3-0.
  • 26' What a strike from Marco Reus! The score is 4-0.
  • 30' The whistle greets Janni-Luca Serra as he departs to be replaced by Ahmet Arslan.
  • 32' Goal! Thorgan Hazard scores his 48 goal in 123 matches.
  • 37' Holstein Kiel player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 41' What a moment for Jude Bellingham! That strike on 41 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 42' The deadlock is broken! Jude Bellingham gets on the scoresheet on 42 minutes.
  • 46' Fresh legs for Borussia Dortmund! Julian Brandt comes on to replace Gio Reyna.
  • 51' A quiet spell here at Signal Iduna Park. Holstein Kiel seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 56' Holstein Kiel is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 61' Manuel Akanji has been relatively quiet despite scoring 14 goals in his last 536 appearances.
  • 62' Thomas Delaney is replacing Emre Can for the Borussia Dortmund side.
  • 67' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 68' Joshua Mees has so much to prove this time. He replaces Fin Bartels on 68 minute.
  • 73' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Borussia Dortmund and Holstein Kiel are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 74' The whistle greets Mateu Morey as he departs to be replaced by Thomas Meunier.
  • 76' Benjamin Girth has so much to prove this time. He replaces Lee Jaesung on 76 minute.
  • 81' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Borussia Dortmund and Holstein Kiel are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 86' That is a Yellow card for Holstein Kiel. Simon Lorenz will be fuming at that decision.
  • Borussia Dortmund celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Borussia Dortmund Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Edin Terzić

Holstein Kiel Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ole Werner

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Gio Reyna 4
Jude Bellingham 2
Thorgan Hazard 1
Jamie Bynoe-Gittens 1
Jann-Fiete Arp 1
Shuto Machino 1
Phil Harres 1
Alexander Bernhardsson 1

Head to Head

2021-05-01 Borussia Dortmund 5–0 Holstein Kiel

Borussia Dortmund Form

2021-05-01 Borussia Dortmund 5–0 Holstein Kiel W 2021-04-24 VfL Wolfsburg 0–2 Borussia Dortmund W 2021-04-21 Borussia Dortmund 2–0 1. FC Union Berlin W 2021-04-18 Borussia Dortmund 4–1 SV Werder Bremen W 2021-04-14 Borussia Dortmund 1–2 Manchester City FC L 2021-04-10 VfB Stuttgart 2–3 Borussia Dortmund W

Holstein Kiel Form

2021-05-01 Borussia Dortmund 5–0 Holstein Kiel L 2021-03-03 Rot-Weiss Essen 0–3 Holstein Kiel W 2021-02-02 Holstein Kiel 1–1 SV Darmstadt 98 D 2021-01-13 Holstein Kiel 2–2 FC Bayern München D 2020-09-13 1. FC Rielasingen-Arlen 1–7 Holstein Kiel W 2019-10-30 SC Verl 1–1 Holstein Kiel D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.51 Borussia Dortmund xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.01 Holstein Kiel xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 67% + Borussia Dortmund to win 65%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Borussia Dortmund65% Draw20% Holstein Kiel15%
Actual: Borussia Dortmund win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes58% 0% No42%
Avg goals/match: 3.52
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 96%
4%
± 1.5 86%
14%
± 2.5 67%
33%
± 3.5 46%
54%
± 4.5 28%
72%

Double Chance

Borussia Dortmund or Draw
85%
Draw or Holstein Kiel
35%
Borussia Dortmund or Holstein Kiel
80%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Borussia Dortmund51% Draw37% Holstein Kiel12%
Actual: Borussia Dortmund win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 5–0 not predicted
5 – 0
Actual
2 – 0
9.4%
2 – 1
9.1%
1 – 1
8.3%
3 – 0
7.6%
3 – 1
7.6%
1 – 0
7.2%
4 – 1
4.8%
4 – 0
4.7%
2 – 2
4.6%
0 – 0
4.3%
3 – 2
3.8%
1 – 2
3.7%

Asian Handicap — Borussia Dortmund

Handicap Borussia Dortmund covers Push Holstein Kiel covers
-2.5 27% — 73%
-2 27% 20% 53%
-1.5 47% — 53%
-1 47% 21% 31%
-0.5 69% — 31%
+0.5 87% — 13%
+1 87% 8% 5%
+1.5 95% — 5%
+2 95% 3% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Borussia Dortmund keeps clean sheet
37% ✗
Holstein Kiel keeps clean sheet
9% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.