24 shots on goal to 18, and an xGoals ratio of 2.7 to 1.6 – the victory for the away team was not undeserved, but was also aided by the early sending-off. Despite playing with a man down for 75 minutes, Borussia Dortmund hung in there right to the end and fought with heart and passion.
Graft: Borussia Dortmund won 51% of their tackles, fought hard to avoid defeat and, despite playing with a man down, even had slightly more possession than their opponents (53%).
A goalscoring defence: Niklas Süle’s goal was the seventh scored by a BVB defensive player this season, more than any other team in the Bundesliga.
Assist king: With seven assists, Julian Brandt is now the league’s joint top provider, drawing level with Jan-Niclas Beste (Heidenheim), Xavi Simons (Leipzig) and Leroy Sané (Munich).
Top scorer: After netting his fifth goal of the season, Niclas Füllkrug is now the outright top scorer for Borussia Dortmund.
Anchor: Gregor Kobel was exceptional once again and saved six shots from the Saxons.
A man down: For the second and third time this season, BVB scored a goal while a man down. Julian Ryerson previously scored on Matchday 6 in Hoffenheim following Ramy Bensebaini’s dismissal.
Red card: No Dortmund player in Bundesliga history has ever been sent off earlier than Mats Hummels. That said, Dieter Weinkauff was also sent off in the 15th minute of a 1-1 draw at home to Bochum in May 1972. This was Mats Hummels’ third red card in his 430th match in the Bundesliga.