Rot-Weiß Oberhausen vs Borussia Dortmund preview

2026 Club Friendlies 1, World
Stadion Niederrhein Sat, 18 Jul - 3:00 PM
Club Friendlies 1
Rot-Weiß OberhausenRot-Weiß Oberhausen
1 3
Borussia DortmundBVB
Full Time Sat, 18 Jul 3:00 PM
Regular Season
Goal
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Goal
Justin Lerma - 45'

CONTEXT

Rot-Weiß Oberhausen faced Borussia Dortmund and the match ended 1-3. Halftime arrived with the sides level at 1-1. Borussia Dortmund controlled 65 percent of possession against the home side's 35 percent. No red cards were issued during the contest. The stronger team claimed the win after a significant 100 percent deviation. Expected goals figures remained unavailable throughout the analysis. The outcome followed the pre-match alignment indicators despite limited underlying metrics. Second half adjustments produced the decisive away goals that separated the teams.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Borussia Dortmund recorded a significant structural deviation of 100 percent.
  • Efficiency shift: Efficiency shift stayed in line with pre-match projections.
  • xG alignment: xG alignment could not be assessed because data was unavailable.
  • Market alignment: The result proved aligned with market indicators.
  • xG expectations: xG expectations remained undetermined due to null data.
  • Event impact: Match events produced a 1-3 score after a 1-1 halftime.
  • Red card distortion: Zero red cards created no distortion to match dynamics.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
T. Scheer
T. Scheer
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 30.4
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 4
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
Rot-Weiß Oberhausen Rot-Weiß Oberhausen
Rot-Weiß Oberhausen
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Borussia Dortmund N. Kovač
N. Kovač
0
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
0
0 i
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0 i
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 0
0

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
30.56
90.64
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Rot-Weiß Oberhausen
Borussia Dortmund
Power Score
30.56
90.64
League Position
-
-
Global Rank
950
12

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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Rot-Weiß Oberhausen — Opponent-weighted form score
Borussia Dortmund — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Rot-Weiß Oberhausen Borussia Dortmund

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

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Rot-Weiß Oberhausen

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Borussia Dortmund

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Rot-Weiß Oberhausen ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Borussia Dortmund
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
31.14
30.92
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
30.92
31.14
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Rot-Weiß Oberhausen +0.00 Efficiency Index
vs
Borussia Dortmund 0.00 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Rot-Weiß Oberhausen
Borussia Dortmund
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Rot-Weiß Oberhausen ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Borussia Dortmund
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Rot-Weiß Oberhausen Borussia Dortmund
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
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—
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
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Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Rot-Weiß Oberhausen Borussia Dortmund
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
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—
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
— vs —
xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
Rot-Weiß Oberhausen
Borussia Dortmund
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

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Rot-Weiß Oberhausen
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Borussia Dortmund
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Rot-Weiß Oberhausen Borussia Dortmund
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
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—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
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—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
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Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
Rot-Weiß Oberhausen 0.24
Borussia Dortmund 0.27
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Rot-Weiß Oberhausen Borussia Dortmund
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
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—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
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Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
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Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
Rot-Weiß Oberhausen 0.05
Borussia Dortmund 0.03
Rot-Weiß Oberhausen
Borussia Dortmund
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • BVB had peak pressure around 63'.
  • Rot-Weiß Oberhausen started the game with stronger pressure.
Rot-Weiß Oberhausen Pressure BVB Pressure
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Pressure Index: BVB reached the top pressure at 63' (75.91).

STARTING XI

Match Formation 3-4-1-2
Match Formation 3-4-2-1
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Jul 18, 2026, 03:00 PM
Competition
2026 Club Friendlies 1, World · Regular Season
Stadium
Stadion Niederrhein
Capacity
21318
Attendance
7359
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Thibaut Scheer

Statistics

Possession
Rot-Weiß Oberhausen
37%
BVB
63%

Top Statistics

1 Goals 3
1 Big Chances Created 6
3 Shots 3
38 Dangerous attacks 62
35 Possession 65
3 Corners 8
7 Free kicks 9
1 Yellow Cards 1

Match Overview

49 Ball Safe 81
3 Goal Kicks 6
5 Goal Attempts 13
6 Substitutions 10
17 Throwins 29
0 Hit Woodwork 1
1 Injuries 0
15 Dribble Attempts 19
6 Successful Dribbles 11
40 Successful Dribbles Percentage 58

Attacking

65 Attacks 101
1 Big Chances Missed 3

Possession

38 Long Passes 43
355 Passes 643
274 Successful Passes 560
77 Successful Passes Percentage 87
19 Successful Long Passes 26
50 Successful Long Passes Percentage 60

Defensive

6 Saves 1
17 Tackles 14
5 Interceptions 10

Build-up

9 Total Crosses 22
1 Accurate Crosses 4

Discipline

2 Offsides 2
9 Fouls 7

Lineup

Referee : Thibaut Scheer

Starting XI ▼

28
Ryan Valentine
Ryan Valentine Goalkeeper
30
Jannis Knoblauch
Jannis Knoblauch
Goalkeeper84'
3
Pierre Fassnacht
Pierre Fassnacht (C) Defender
6.3
5
Tim Böhmer
Tim Böhmer Defender
6.58
24
Simon Ludwig
Simon Ludwig Defender
6.51
11
Burinyuy Nyuydine
Burinyuy Nyuydine
Midfielder46'
5.8
8
Alexander Mühling
Alexander Mühling Midfielder
6.2
13
Kerem Yalcin
Kerem Yalcin Midfielder
6.48
23
Nils Winter
Nils Winter Midfielder
6.49
20
Yassir Atty
Yassir Atty
Defender65'
29
Michel Niemeyer
Michel Niemeyer Midfielder
6.4
18
Hasan Onur
Hasan Onur
Defender65'
9
Timur Mehmet Kesim
Timur Mehmet Kesim Attacker
6.95
26
Cankoray Mutlu
Cankoray Mutlu
Midfielder64'
10
Luca Schlax
Luca Schlax Attacker
7.11
27
Sergio Terranova
Sergio Terranova
Midfielder64'
21
Travis de Jong
Travis de Jong Attacker
6.52
Referee : Thibaut Scheer

Starting XI ▼

33
Alexander Meyer
Alexander Meyer (C) Goalkeeper
6.33
30
Patrick Drewes
Patrick Drewes
Goalkeeper46'
6.53
39
Filippo Mane
Filippo Mane Defender
6.73
47
Elias Benkara
Elias Benkara
Defender46'
6.66
49
Luca Reggiani
Luca Reggiani Defender
6.67
52
Roméo Ritter
Roméo Ritter
Defender46'
6.34
53
Jan-Luca Riedl
Jan-Luca Riedl Defender
6.39
22
Joane Gadou
Joane Gadou
Defender46'
6.47
2
Yan Couto
Yan Couto Midfielder
7.04
57
Marwan-Omir Mirza
Marwan-Omir Mirza
Attacker46'
6.65
7
Jobe Bellingham
Jobe Bellingham Midfielder
6.99
44
Enzo dos Santos
Enzo dos Santos
Midfielder46'
6.85
28
Justin Lerma
Justin Lerma Midfielder
7.34
43
Takato Yamamoto
Takato Yamamoto
Midfielder46'
7.48
42
Almugera Kabar
Almugera Kabar Midfielder
6.99
54
Miguel Adje
Miguel Adje
Defender46'
6.82
21
Fábio Silva
Fábio Silva Attacker
6.22
9
Serhou Guirassy
Serhou Guirassy
Attacker46'
7.16
41
Mathis Albert
Mathis Albert Attacker
6.61
40
Samuele Inácio
Samuele Inácio
Attacker46'
6.9
51
Arne Wessels
Arne Wessels Attacker
46
Ayman Azhil
Ayman Azhil
Midfielder46'
6.79

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Jannis Knoblauch → Ryan Valentine
17th Substitution
84'
83'
Event
Roméo Ritter
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
78'
Event
Takato Yamamoto
Right foot shot / 4th Goal
Event
Yassir Atty → Nils Winter
15th Substitution
65'
Event
Hasan Onur → Michel Niemeyer
16th Substitution
65'
Event
Cankoray Mutlu → Timur Mehmet Kesim
13th Substitution
64'
Event
Sergio Terranova → Luca Schlax
14th Substitution
64'
55'
Event
Serhou Guirassy
Right foot shot / 3rd Goal
Event
Burinyuy Nyuydine → Simon Ludwig
10th Substitution
46'
46'
Event
Miguel Adje → Almugera Kabar
1st Substitution
46'
Event
Ayman Azhil → Arne Wessels
2nd Substitution
46'
Event
Elias Benkara → Filippo Mane
3rd Substitution
46'
Event
Patrick Drewes → Alexander Meyer
4th Substitution
46'
Event
Enzo dos Santos → Jobe Bellingham
5th Substitution
46'
Event
Joane Gadou → Jan-Luca Riedl
6th Substitution
46'
Event
Serhou Guirassy → Fábio Silva
7th Substitution
46'
Event
Samuele Inácio → Mathis Albert
8th Substitution
46'
Event
Marwan-Omir Mirza → Yan Couto
9th Substitution
46'
Event
Roméo Ritter → Luca Reggiani
11th Substitution
46'
Event
Takato Yamamoto → Justin Lerma
12th Substitution
1ST-HALF
45'
Event
Justin Lerma
Left foot shot / 2nd Goal
Event
Nils Winter
Time wasting / 1st Yellowcard
44'
Event
Timur Mehmet Kesim
Right foot shot / 1st Goal
5'

CONCLUSION

Borussia Dortmund completed a controlled away victory against Rot-Weiß Oberhausen by three goals to one. The visitors matched the halftime score of 1-1 before adding two further goals after the interval. Possession statistics highlighted their dominance at 65 percent. Absence of red cards allowed both teams to maintain full complements throughout. Significant deviation metrics pointed to Borussia Dortmund exceeding typical patterns. Limited xG information prevented deeper performance comparisons yet the final margin reflected the stronger side's superiority. The result closed without any disciplinary interruptions affecting the outcome.