Borussia Dortmund continue their positive Bundesliga run at the Signal Iduna Park on Saturday (13:30 UTC) as they host SC Paderborn 07. Sitting third with six points from two games and on a four-match winning streak, Edin Terzić's side aims for another three points.
Karetsas ruled out
Konstantinos Karetsas will miss the match. The midfielder is ill and is not expected back until around 22 September. He joins the injured Filippo Mané (thigh) and Giannis Konstantelias (cruciate ligament) on the sidelines. This forces Terzić to adjust his starting eleven, which recently featured a 3-4-2-1 shape with Gregor Kobel in goal. The question of who steps into the attacking midfield role vacated by Karetsas is a key pre-match talking point.
Momentum from recent wins
Recent form provides plenty of confidence for the Black and Yellows. Last weekend's 3-2 home win over Villarreal was their fourth victory in a row, following away successes at Hoffenheim (3-2) and HEBC (5-0). Serhou Guirassy has been key, netting three times across the last two games. The team has scored five goals while conceding only two this season. A full rundown of recent results and the current league standings is available on our stats and standings pages.
The challenge from Paderborn
SC Paderborn 07 arrive in Dortmund placed 12th in the table. Lukas Kwasniok's team are looking to bounce back from a 1-0 home loss to Freiburg and a goalless draw at Mainz. Their pre-season showed attacking threat, however, including a 4-2 win at Lübeck. Paderborn typically operate in a 3-1-4-2 formation, with striker Ronny Philippe leading the line. Dortmund's task will be to break down their compact midfield block. The latest line-ups for both sides and full squad details can be found in our squad overview.
A win would set Borussia Dortmund up perfectly ahead of the season's first international break. Their next home fixture is scheduled for 19 September.
