Expected goals
Borussia Dortmund surpasses SV 07 Elversberg 2-1 at Signal Iduna Park
Black and Yellows maintain unbeaten streak in the season with a hard-fought win in front of their fans on the ninth matchday of the Bundesliga
Borussia Dortmund made the most of their home advantage and defeated SV 07 Elversberg 2-1 on Saturday at Signal Iduna Park, on the ninth matchday of the Bundesliga. The triumph in front of their fans confirms the good moment of the Black and Yellows in the national competition.
Incidents
Match Recap
The match at Signal Iduna Park presented a highly contested confrontation from start to finish, with Borussia Dortmund seeking to take control of the duel and impose their usual rhythm. SV 07 Elversberg behaved in a competitive manner, trying to respond to the home team's attacks and keeping the dispute balanced. With a greater ability to convert their arrivals into goals, the Black and Yellows team managed to build the necessary advantage to secure the 2-1 score until the final whistle.
Statistics
Possession
Shots on target
Pass accuracy
Match DNA
Six-dimensional comparison
1st half → 2nd half
Who grew or faded after the break
xG
Possession
Shots on target %
Pass %
Duels won %
Anatomy of the shots
Where each shot ended up
Territory map
Action intensity by pitch third
Borussia Dortmund
SV 07 Elversberg
Darker shades mean more activity in that zone
Duels
Who won more battles
Ground
Aerial
Dribbles
Player impact
Accurate passes × offensive actions (size = rating)
Players with 30+ min only.
Match standout
Top-rated player's share of the team
Borussia Dortmund
Felix Nmecha
M · #8
Rating: 9.80
Match Highlights
Without isolated individual performances recorded in detailed statistics, the home team's triumph passed directly through the consistency of the collective work throughout the ninety minutes. The home team knew how to withstand the moments of pressure and manage the ball possession in the decisive moments to contain the visitors' reaction. On the other hand, SV 07 Elversberg showed courage in scoring and fighting for points away from their domains, although it was not enough to avoid the defeat.
What the Numbers Say
The result consolidates the excellent recent phase of Borussia Dortmund, which now boasts a record of three wins and two draws in their last five appearances in different tournaments. Meanwhile, SV 07 Elversberg sees their recent journey marked by oscillation, totaling two wins, one draw, and two losses in the same five-game interval. The victory keeps the Black and Yellows team high in the front pack of the German league, while the visitors need adjustments to regain regularity.
Lineup
How teams lined up at kick-off
Borussia Dortmund
Manager: Niko Kovač
Starters
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Bench
SV 07 Elversberg
Manager: Vincent Wagner
Starters
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Bench
Man of the match
Felix Nmecha
Borussia Dortmund
Referee
Harm Osmers
What Changes Now
Both teams return to the field on Saturday, November 21, 2026, for the tenth matchday of the Bundesliga. Borussia Dortmund will face the regional classic against Borussia M'gladbach, playing away from home at Borussia-Park. On the same day, SV 07 Elversberg will try to recover in front of their fans, hosting SC Freiburg at the Ursapharm-Arena an der Kaiserlinde.


