Match report

Borussia Dortmund Defeats Holstein Kiel 3-0 in Bundesliga Clash

Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund
3–0
FT
Holstein Kiel
Holstein Kiel
May 17, 2025

Borussia Dortmund demonstrated superior form as they defeated Holstein Kiel 3-0 at Signal Iduna Park. The decisive early penalty by S. Guirassy and the subsequent red card for Carl Johansson of Holstein Kiel set the tone for a dominant performance. Goals from M. Sabitzer and F. Nmecha further cemented Dortmund's victory, securing all three points in this Bundesliga encounter.

Key Facts

  • • S. Guirassy scored a penalty in the 3rd minute.
  • • Carl Johansson of Holstein Kiel received a red card for a professional foul in the 9th minute.
  • • M. Sabitzer added another goal from an assist by J. Brandt in the 47th minute.
  • • F. Nmecha scored the third goal with an assist from D. Svensson in the 72nd minute.

Lineups

Borussia Dortmund

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 G. Kobel (G)
  • 25 N. Süle (D)
  • 3 W. Anton (D)
  • 5 R. Bensebaini (D)
  • 26 J. Ryerson (M)
  • 20 M. Sabitzer (M)
  • 8 F. Nmecha (M)
  • 24 D. Svensson (M)
  • 10 J. Brandt (F)
  • 27 K. Adeyemi (F)
  • 9 S. Guirassy (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 C. Chukwuemeka
  • 23 E. Can
  • 7 G. Reyna
  • 43 J. Gittens
  • 16 J. Duranville
  • 2 Yan Couto
  • 6 S. Özcan
  • 33 A. Meyer

Holstein Kiel

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 21 T. Dähne (G)
  • 17 T. Becker (D)
  • 5 C. Johansson (D)
  • 26 D. Zec (D)
  • 23 L. Rosenboom (M)
  • 10 L. Holtby (M)
  • 22 N. Remberg (M)
  • 47 J. Tolkin (M)
  • 11 A. Bernhardsson (F)
  • 18 S. Machino (F)
  • 7 S. Skrzybski (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 M. Geschwill
  • 24 M. Knudsen
  • 8 F. Porath
  • 19 P. Harres
  • 6 M. Ivezić
  • 20 F. Arp
  • 1 T. Weiner
  • 9 B. Pichler
  • 15 M. Schulz

Timeline

  1. Borussia Dortmund
    3' Borussia Dortmund Goal · Penalty
    S. Guirassy
  2. Holstein Kiel
    9' Holstein Kiel Card · Red Card
    Carl Johansson

    Professional foul last man

  3. Holstein Kiel
    46' Holstein Kiel subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Skrzybski · On: Max Geschwill
  4. Holstein Kiel
    46' Holstein Kiel subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Holtby · On: Magnus Knudsen
  5. Borussia Dortmund
    47' Borussia Dortmund Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Sabitzer · Assist: J. Brandt
  6. Borussia Dortmund
    56' Borussia Dortmund Card · Yellow Card
    K. Adeyemi

    Foul

  7. Holstein Kiel
    69' Holstein Kiel subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Machino · On: F. Porath
  8. Borussia Dortmund
    71' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Adeyemi · On: C. Chukwuemeka
  9. Borussia Dortmund
    72' Borussia Dortmund Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Nmecha · Assist: D. Svensson
  10. Holstein Kiel
    78' Holstein Kiel subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Alexander Bernhardsson · On: P. Harres
  11. Borussia Dortmund
    79' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Sule · On: E. Can
  12. Borussia Dortmund
    79' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Nmecha · On: G. Reyna
  13. Borussia Dortmund
    85' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Brandt · On: J. Gittens
  14. Borussia Dortmund
    85' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. Guirassy · On: J. Duranville
  15. Holstein Kiel
    87' Holstein Kiel Card · Yellow Card
    Nicolai Remberg

    Argument

  16. Holstein Kiel
    87' Holstein Kiel subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Timo Becker · On: M. Ivezic
  17. Borussia Dortmund
    90' Borussia Dortmund Card · Yellow Card
    M. Sabitzer

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Borussia Dortmund Holstein Kiel
Fouls 12 6
Pass Accuracy 93% 68%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 19 4
Corners 7 1
Total Passes 696 248
Yellow Cards 3 1
Blocked Shots 3 2
Shots on Target 6 2
xG 2.43 0.81
Shots off Target 10 0
Possession 74% 26%
Goals Prevented -1 -1
Accurate Passes 647 168
Shots Inside Box 12 4
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 7 0

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early penalty by S. Guirassy and the subsequent red card for Carl Johansson of Holstein Kiel significantly shifted momentum towards Borussia Dortmund.
  • ▸ M. Sabitzer's goal in the 47th minute solidified Dortmund’s lead, leaving Holstein Kiel struggling with a numerical disadvantage.