Borussia Dortmund are among the most physically intense teams in international football. An analysis by the CIES Football Observatory in collaboration with Skillcorner places BVB tenth for sprint frequency with 12.45 sprints per player per 90 minutes.
The CIES Football Observatory stated: "Eine der interessanten Metriken, um die Intensität im Fußball zu messen, sind die Sprints sowie ihre Häufigkeit." The list is led by Liverpool FC, followed by Ipswich Town. Bundesliga rivals Borussia Mönchengladbach rank seventh.
Context to current form
The high work rate aligns with Borussia Dortmund's strong start to the season. The team sits second in the Bundesliga table with nine points from three games and is on a five-match winning streak. The full standings show the tight race at the top. The next challenge comes on Saturday away to VfB Stuttgart, who currently occupy 14th place.
The data highlights a key aspect of the playing style that has been evident in recent successes. With a perfect record of five wins from their last five competitive matches, BVB approach the upcoming fixtures with confidence.
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