Borussia Dortmund lineup @ Union Berlin
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Borussia Dortmund's expected lineup at Union Berlin, Sat 17 Oct, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 8 matches): Kobel (7); Anton (8), Gadou (7); Svensson (8), Nmecha (7), Bellingham (5), Karetsas (4), Veerman (4); Guirassy (7), Beier (5). Out: Ryerson. No fan has predicted this match yet. Last updated after the Werder Bremen match on 9 Oct.
What Kovač said before the next match
Presser not due yet.
Next presser expected before Bodo/Glimt, Wed 14 Oct.
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- TRANSFERDos Santos signs from Borussia Dortmund18 Aug · Raise
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Borussia Dortmund predicted lineup vs Union Berlin
1 UNAVAILABLEBorussia Dortmund are without Ryerson away at Union Berlin in the BL1, so expect at least one change. The XI they have started most often, usually a 3-4-2-1, across 8 official matches is: Kobel in goal, a back three of Anton, Gadou and Ryerson, and Guirassy and Beier further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now.
Team news
- Unavailable: Ryerson (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.
- Doubtful: Karetsas.
- Based on starts across 8 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.
Borussia Dortmund are 1st in the BL1 on 13 points from 5 games. They have W4 D1 L0 in their last five.

- DEFManéMuscle InjuryOut
- MIDChukwuemekaMuscle InjuryOut
- DEFRyersonRibs InjuryOut
- MIDKonstanteliasKnee InjuryOut
- MIDLermaMuscle InjuryOut
- MIDCanKnee InjuryOut
- DEFSchlotterbeckAnkle InjuryDoubtful
- MIDKaretsasIllnessDoubtful
Sets up with a back three in 97% of matches.
Most Common Borussia Dortmund Starting XI
Based on 8 official matches this season
- KobelGK · 7 starts
- AntonDEF · 8 starts
- GadouDEF · 7 starts
- RyersonDEF · 7 starts
- SvenssonMID · 8 starts
- NmechaMID · 7 starts
- BellinghamMID · 5 starts
- KaretsasMID · 4 starts
- VeermanMID · 4 starts
- GuirassyFWD · 7 starts
- BeierFWD · 5 starts
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.
- FWDGuirassy1/1 penalties scored
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Borussia Dortmund @ Union Berlin
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LAST 6 MONTHS · 12 MOVES- NNwanerifrom ArsenalLoanAUG '26
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- VVeermanfrom PSV EindhovenTransferAUG '26
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- PPratesfrom CruzeiroTransferAUG '26
- KKaretsasfrom GenkTransferAUG '26
Borussia Dortmund
- What is Borussia Dortmund's expected lineup?
- Borussia Dortmund are without Ryerson away at Union Berlin in the BL1, so expect at least one change. The XI they have started most often, usually a 3-4-2-1, across 8 official matches is: Kobel in goal, a back three of Anton, Gadou and Ryerson, 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 (out), Svensson, Nmecha, Bellingham, Karetsas, Veerman, Guirassy, Beier.
- Who started Borussia Dortmund's last match?
- Borussia Dortmund's starting XI on 9 Oct 2026 in the Bundesliga (3-4-2-1): G. Kobel, Kouakou Joane Gadou, W. Anton, N. Schlotterbeck, M. Sabitzer, J. Bellingham, F. Nmecha, D. Svensson, E. Nwaneri, M. Beier, S. Guirassy.
- What was Borussia Dortmund's last result?
- Borussia Dortmund drew with Werder Bremen 2–2 on 9 Oct 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?
- W. Anton leads with 8 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 6 of their 8 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 7 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 8 matches.
- Which Borussia Dortmund midfielder has started the most this season?
- Daniel Svensson has made the most starts as midfielder for Borussia Dortmund this season, starting 8 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 7 matches.
Goalkeepers
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