Borussia Dortmund will face FC St. Pauli at Signal Iduna Park this evening. The balance of the 22 duels in professional football so far speaks clearly for BVB: 15 wins, three draws and only four defeats.

What is particularly noteworthy is that BVB remained unbeaten in all ten home games against the Kiezkicker and even won the last seven games.

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Compared to the 1-2 defeat at Union Berlin, Dortmund coach Nuri Sahin changed his starting lineup to a total of three positions. Instead of Maxi Beier, Yan Couto and Jamie Gittens, Marcel Sabitzer, Donyell Malen and Ramy Bensebaini will play against St. Pauli.

Niklas Süle is not in the squad after suffering gastrointestinal problems during the week. Sabitzer, who hasn't always started under Sahin recently, is likely to be in the midfield alongside Groß and Can.

Sahin explained Sabitzer's commitment before the game DAZN: “He's had a very, very good phase in the national team now.” “He came back very fresh and motivated” and then added: “Yes, that's a luxury, Sabi (Marcel Sabitzer; Note D. Red.) set up now.”

Sahin explained Gittens' bench position by saying that he and his coaching team want something nice for the youngster.

Dortmund: Kobel – Ryerson, Anton, N. Schlotterbeck, Bensebaini – Can, P. Groß, Sabitzer – Brandt, Malen – Guirassy

St. Pauli: Vasilj – Wahl, Smith, Mets – Saliakas, Irvine, Wagner, Treu – Afolayan, Eggestein, Guilavogui

One player who will be in particular focus is Dortmund's Serhou Guirassy. Since his return to the Bundesliga in September 2022, he has scored an impressive 42 goals in 54 games – more than any other player during this period. He was also able to get on the scoresheet against FC St. Pauli in 2018, when he was successful in a 5-3 win over 1. FC Köln. Guirassy's goal-scoring instinct could be crucial tonight to overcome the visitors' faltering defense.

Both teams have recently struggled with defensive problems. Borussia Dortmund have conceded at least two goals in each of their last four Bundesliga games, making them the second-highest number of goals conceded in this period. FC St. Pauli has the weakest offense in the league with only four goals scored, remained goalless in four of six games and also conceded the most goals. These weaknesses could have a decisive influence on the course of the game.

Another factor that speaks for Borussia Dortmund is their impressive Friday series. Dortmund have been unbeaten in 38 home games on Fridays – a new Bundesliga record. The last home defeat on a Friday dates back to 2004. This series will give coach Edin Terzić's team additional tailwind to improve the weak start of the season with ten points from six games and stay close to the top of the table.

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