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Borussia Dortmund are without Karetsas at home to Werder Bremen in the BL1, so expect at least one change. The XI they have started most often, usually a 3-4-2-1, across 7 official matches is: Kobel in goal, Anton and Gadou across the back, and Guirassy and Beier further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now.

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  • Unavailable: Karetsas (Out).
  • Most-used shape: 3-4-2-1 in 24 of the last 30 matches.
  • Sets up with a back three in 97% of matches.
  • Based on starts across 7 official matches this season.

Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Borussia Dortmund, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

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Formation tendency
3-4-2-1most-used · 24 of last 30
3-4-2-1
80%
3-5-2
10%
4-3-3
3%
3-4-3
3%

Sets up with a back three in 97% of matches.

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What is Borussia Dortmund's expected lineup?
Borussia Dortmund are without Karetsas at home to Werder Bremen in the BL1, so expect at least one change. The XI they have started most often, usually a 3-4-2-1, across 7 official matches is: Kobel in goal, Anton and Gadou across the back, and Guirassy and Beier further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now. Most-used XI (3-4-2-1): Kobel, Anton, Gadou, Ryerson, Svensson, Nmecha, Bellingham, Karetsas (out), Veerman, Guirassy, Beier.
Who started Borussia Dortmund's last match?
Borussia Dortmund's starting XI on 19 Sept 2026 in the Bundesliga (3-4-2-1): G. Kobel, Kouakou Joane Gadou, W. Anton, N. Schlotterbeck, J. Ryerson, J. Veerman, F. Nmecha, D. Svensson, E. Nwaneri, M. Beier, S. Guirassy.
What was Borussia Dortmund's last result?
Borussia Dortmund beat VfB Stuttgart 1–0 on 19 Sept 2026.
When did Borussia Dortmund last win?
Borussia Dortmund last won on 19 Sept 2026, beating VfB Stuttgart 1–0.
Who takes penalties for Borussia Dortmund?
S. Guirassy has taken the most penalties for Borussia Dortmund this season, scoring 1 of 1.
Who has made the most starts for Borussia Dortmund this season?
J. Ryerson leads with 7 starts for Borussia Dortmund across all competitions this season.
What formation does Borussia Dortmund use most often?
Borussia Dortmund have used a 3-4-2-1 in 5 of their 7 matches this season.
Which Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper has started the most this season?
Gregor Kobel has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Borussia Dortmund this season, starting 6 matches.
Which Borussia Dortmund defender has started the most this season?
Waldemar Anton has made the most starts as defender for Borussia Dortmund this season, starting 7 matches.
Which Borussia Dortmund midfielder has started the most this season?
Julian Ryerson has made the most starts as midfielder for Borussia Dortmund this season, starting 7 matches.
Which Borussia Dortmund forward has started the most this season?
Serhou Guirassy has made the most starts as forward for Borussia Dortmund this season, starting 6 matches.
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