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Borussia Dortmund vs RB Leipzig, Bundesliga 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Bundesliga · 2020-21
Borussia Dortmund
3 – 2
Full Time
RB Leipzig
Sat 8 May 2021 · 13:30 UTC Signal Iduna Park HT 45' · FT 45'
Mats Hummels 74' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Borussia Dortmund vs RB Leipzig — Bundesliga at Signal Iduna Park.

Match Details

  • Referee Daniel Siebert
  • Referee Jan Seidel
  • Referee Benedikt Kempkes
  • Referee Lasse Koslowski
  • Referee Markus Sinn
  • Referee Bibiana Steinhaus
29 games this season 🟨 1.6/game ⚽ 5.8 goals/game 🟥 1 total

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 FC Bayern München 34 89
2 Borussia Dortmund 34 73
3 RB Leipzig 34 65
4 VfB Stuttgart 34 62
5 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim 34 61
6 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 34 59
7 SC Freiburg 34 47
8 Eintracht Frankfurt 34 44
9 FC Augsburg 34 43
10 1. FSV Mainz 05 34 40
11 1. FC Union Berlin 34 39
12 Borussia Monchengladbach 34 38
13 Hamburger SV 34 38
14 1. FC Koln 34 32
15 SV Werder Bremen 34 32
16 VfL Wolfsburg 34 29
17 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 34 26
18 FC St. Pauli 1910 34 26

Head-to-Head

8
3
7
Borussia Dortmund 18 games · Avg 3.6 goals RB Leipzig
Last 5 meetings
2021-05-08 Borussia Dortmund 3–2 RB Leipzig 2021-01-09 RB Leipzig 1–3 Borussia Dortmund 2020-06-20 RB Leipzig 0–2 Borussia Dortmund 2019-12-17 Borussia Dortmund 3–3 RB Leipzig 2019-01-19 RB Leipzig 0–1 Borussia Dortmund

Recent Form

Borussia Dortmund
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 May RB Leipzig H 3–2 W
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
RB Leipzig
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 May Borussia Dortmund A 2–3 L
30 Apr SV Werder Bremen A 2–1 W
25 Apr VfB Stuttgart H 2–0 W
20 Apr 1. FC Koln A 1–2 L
16 Apr TSG 1899 Hoffenheim H 0–0 D
10 Apr SV Werder Bremen A 4–1 W

Season Stats

Borussia Dortmund RB Leipzig
#2 Position #3
73 Points 65
34 Played 34
22 / 7 / 5 W / D / L 20 / 5 / 9
70 Scored 66
34 Conceded 47
+36 GD +19
2.15 PPG 1.91
65% Win % 59%

Key Stats

72% Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
72% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
44% Clean Sheets
Borussia Dortmund this season
32% Clean Sheets
RB Leipzig this season

Borussia Dortmund are 2nd (73 pts). RB Leipzig are 3rd (65 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Borussia Dortmund
0-15
2/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
3/2
46-60
1/–
61-75
1/–
76+
5/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
RB Leipzig
0-15
1/–
16-30
3/3
31-45
2/2
46-60
2/1
61-75
2/1
76+
3/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Temperatures are rising at Signal Iduna Park as Borussia Dortmund face off against RB Leipzig in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' It looks surprising Borussia Dortmund does not make any changes. Angelino has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 7' Borussia Dortmund is taking the lead after the goal scored by Marco Reus on 7.
  • 12' Thorgan Hazard has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 1 cards already picked up this season.
  • 17' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 22' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 2 times this season with RB Leipzig winning 0% of all matches.
  • 27' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Willi Orban made 513 appearances and scored 30 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 32' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 37' It’s high time Edin Terzic made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 42' Both keepers have barely been tested. Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 46' Borussia Dortmund manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Roman Burki is hanging Marwin Hitz on the field on 46 minute.
  • 51' GOAL! Jadon Sancho fires home to make it 2-0!
  • 56' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 60' Borussia Dortmund make a change. Mahmoud Dahoud trudges off to be replaced by Thomas Delaney on 60 minutes.
  • 63' What composure from Lukas Klostermann! The Germany international strokes it home. 2-1.
  • 64' Fresh legs for RB Leipzig! Nordi Mukiele comes on to replace Benjamin Henrichs.
  • 69' Hwang Heechan has been relatively quiet despite scoring 33 goals in his last 268 appearances.
  • 72' The crowd applauds Thorgan Hazard as he leaves the pitch. Julian Brandt steps in for Borussia Dortmund.
  • 74' Mats Hummels has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 74.
  • 74' Angelino makes way for Amadou Haidara at the 74 minute mark. A tactical switch from RB Leipzig.
  • 75' Konrad Laimer has so much to prove this time. He replaces Kevin Kampl on 75 minute.
  • 77' A stunning finish from Dani Olmo — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 82' Time for substitution for RB Leipzig. Lukas Klostermann is replaced by Marcel Halstenberg.
  • 87' The England Jadon Sancho breaks the deadlock on 87 minutes. 3-2!
  • With this win, Borussia Dortmund is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.

Lineups

Borussia Dortmund Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Edin Terzic

RB Leipzig Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Julian Nagelsmann

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Jadon Sancho 7
Erling Haaland 7
Marco Reus 4
Timo Werner 3
Dani Olmo 3
Christopher Nkunku 2
Lois Openda 2
Yussuf Poulsen 2

Head to Head

2021-05-08 Borussia Dortmund 3–2 RB Leipzig 2021-01-09 RB Leipzig 1–3 Borussia Dortmund 2020-06-20 RB Leipzig 0–2 Borussia Dortmund 2019-12-17 Borussia Dortmund 3–3 RB Leipzig 2019-01-19 RB Leipzig 0–1 Borussia Dortmund

Borussia Dortmund Form

2021-05-08 Borussia Dortmund 3–2 RB Leipzig W 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

RB Leipzig Form

2021-05-08 Borussia Dortmund 3–2 RB Leipzig L 2021-04-30 SV Werder Bremen 1–2 RB Leipzig W 2021-04-25 RB Leipzig 2–0 VfB Stuttgart W 2021-04-20 1. FC Koln 2–1 RB Leipzig L 2021-04-16 RB Leipzig 0–0 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim D 2021-04-10 SV Werder Bremen 1–4 RB Leipzig W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.31 Borussia Dortmund xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.31 RB Leipzig xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 69% + Both teams to score 65%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Borussia Dortmund60% Draw21% RB Leipzig19%
Actual: Borussia Dortmund win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes65% 0% No35%
Avg goals/match: 3.62
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 96%
4%
± 1.5 87%
13%
± 2.5 69%
31%
± 3.5 48%
52%
± 4.5 30%
70%

Double Chance

Borussia Dortmund or Draw
81%
Draw or RB Leipzig
40%
Borussia Dortmund or RB Leipzig
79%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Borussia Dortmund43% Draw38% RB Leipzig19%
Actual: Borussia Dortmund win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 1
9.1%
1 – 1
8.9%
2 – 0
7.2%
3 – 1
6.9%
2 – 2
5.9%
1 – 0
5.8%
3 – 0
5.4%
1 – 2
5.2%
3 – 2
Actual
4 – 1
4%
0 – 0
4%
4 – 0
3.1%

Asian Handicap — Borussia Dortmund

Handicap Borussia Dortmund covers Push RB Leipzig covers
-2.5 20% — 80%
-2 20% 17% 62%
-1.5 38% — 62%
-1 38% 21% 42%
-0.5 58% — 42%
+0.5 80% — 20%
+1 80% 12% 9%
+1.5 91% — 9%
+2 91% 6% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Borussia Dortmund keeps clean sheet
28% ✓
RB Leipzig keeps clean sheet
11% ✓

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