Borussia Dortmund vs Elversberg Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds

Borussia Dortmund vs Elversberg Game Preview

The Borussia Dortmund vs Elversberg betting odds paint the hosts as heavy favorites at Signal Iduna Park, and Elversberg will need something special in this Bundesliga matchup.

Niko Kovač's side sit second in the standings, level on points with Bayern Munich, and Fábio Silva's late strike at the Allianz Arena showed this group does not fold.

Newly promoted Elversberg sit seventh and carry real punch. Three first-half goals in a home rout of Mainz 05 showed exactly what this attack can do.

Around 8,000 traveling Elversberg fans are making the trip to Dortmund. The hosts, though, have won six of their previous seven Bundesliga games against newly promoted opponents.

Borussia Dortmund vs Elversberg Recent Results

Dortmund are a tough out. Coming back from losing positions is a genuine strength, and they are dangerous on the counter. In the Champions League, they saw off Real Betis 2-1 at home. The Dortmund moneyline has landed 6 times in their last 10 games against all opponents, so this is not a flawless side, just a resilient one.

Elversberg have won two of their last three Bundesliga games and arrive with a genuine attack. Their goal tally was the best by a promoted team at this stage of a season since Hoffenheim in 2009, and Lukas Petkov and Maurice Krattenmacher give them width. The flip side: keeping opponents quiet is a clear weakness, and Dortmund will notice.

Borussia Dortmund vs Elversberg Lineups & Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Borussia Dortmund: Emre Can (Injured/out), Giannis Konstantelias (Injured/out), Serhou Guirassy (Injured/doubtful), M. Kaba (Doubtful), Marcel Sabitzer (Illness/doubtful)

Elversberg: Jan Gyamerah (Doubtful), Noah Darvich (Doubtful)

Borussia Dortmund

The Borussia Dortmund vs Elversberg lineups hinge on Serhou Guirassy, who suffered an injury in midweek and is doubtful. Fábio Silva will replace him in the starting lineup, while Marcel Sabitzer is battling an illness and is also doubtful. Emre Can and Giannis Konstantelias are both sidelined injured, so the depth is being tested.

Elversberg

Jan Gyamerah and Noah Darvich remain doubtful after missing the win over Mainz 05. Vincent Wagner is expected to name an unchanged starting XI for the trip to Signal Iduna Park, which suits a side that leans on a consistent first eleven.

Borussia Dortmund vs Elversberg Predicted Lineup

Borussia Dortmund

Formation: 3-4-2-1 (probable)

Predicted Starting Lineup: Gregor Kobel; Nico Schlotterbeck, Waldemar Anton, Joane Gadou; Daniel Svensson, Felix Nmecha, Joey Veerman, Julian Ryerson; Carney Chukwuemeka, Konstantinos Karetsas; Fábio Silva

Elversberg

Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)

Predicted Starting Lineup: Nicolas Kristof; Lasse Günther, Maximilian Rohr, Lukas Pinckert, Luca Sirch; Łukasz Poręba, Felix Keidel; Maurice Krattenmacher, Francis Onyeka, Lukas Petkov; David Mokwa

Borussia Dortmund vs Elversberg Key Stats & Game Facts

• Borussia Dortmund are undefeated in their last 10 games in the Bundesliga.
• There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Elversberg's last 3 games in the Bundesliga.
• Serhou Guirassy has recorded 1+ shots on target in 4 of his last 4 appearances (Bundesliga).
• Maurice Krattenmacher has won 2+ fouls in 5 of his last 5 appearances (Bundesliga).
• Lukas Petkov has made 4+ tackles in 4 of his last 7 appearances (Bundesliga).

Borussia Dortmund vs Elversberg Prediction & Best Picks

Our Prediction

Our Borussia Dortmund vs Elversberg prediction is a 3-1 home win. Dortmund like to keep the ball and control the game in the opposition's half, and that is a problem for an Elversberg side that struggles to keep opponents quiet. The visitors finish well and attack with width, so they can find the net, but the hosts are rightly priced at -275 (Polymarket) on the moneyline.

Best Picks

Fábio Silva to score at any time in the Anytime Goalscorer market. He is set to lead the Dortmund line in place of the doubtful Serhou Guirassy. This one sits in the Anytime Goalscorer market, and it is the cleanest of our Borussia Dortmund vs Elversberg best picks. Dortmund are clear favorites with a big goal projection, and Silva is the likely starting striker. He already showed his finishing touch with that late strike at the Allianz Arena, so this is a sensible play rather than a long shot.

Jobe Bellingham to make over 3.5 tackles in the Player Tackles market. This is the top expected-value play in the Player Tackles market, and it is a neutral market that does not cut against a Dortmund win in a high-scoring game. The catch: Bellingham is not in the probable lineup, so his start is a real risk.

Borussia Dortmund vs Elversberg Same Game Parlay

Our Borussia Dortmund vs Elversberg same game parlay picks pair goals in the Total Goals Over/Under market with Dortmund or Tie in Double Chance and two shooting player props.

Over 3.5 goals fits this matchup. There have been 4+ goals scored in 3 of Elversberg's last 3 Bundesliga games, and Dortmund's attack adds to that pile.

Ethan Nwaneri over 0.5 shots on target in the Player Shots On Target market is a steady leg. He has recorded 1+ shots on target in 4 of his last 5 Bundesliga appearances.

Dortmund or Tie in the Double Chance market is the anchor. Dortmund are undefeated in their last 10 Bundesliga games, and this leg has landed in 8 of their last 8.

Maximilian Beier over 2.5 shots in the Player Shots market rounds it off. He has attempted 3+ shots in 3 of his last 5 Bundesliga appearances.

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Borussia Dortmund vs Elversberg Talking Points

Fatigue is the obvious storyline. Niko Kovač said this is Dortmund's ninth competitive game before the international break, so legs could get heavy late. That gives Elversberg an opening, because they are good at coming back from losing positions and dangerous from direct free kicks. Still, the visitors are poor at defending set pieces, and Dortmund's possession game and depth of quality should tell over the full 90 minutes.

Borussia Dortmund vs Elversberg Predictions FAQs

When is the Borussia Dortmund vs Elversberg Bundesliga game?

The game kicks off at 9:30 AM ET / 6:30 AM PT on Saturday, November 7, 2026.

Where is Borussia Dortmund vs Elversberg being played?

The game is being played at Signal Iduna Park.

What is the predicted win probability for Borussia Dortmund vs Elversberg?

Borussia Dortmund are given a 72.62% win probability, a tie sits at 15.86%, and Elversberg are given an 11.52% win probability.

Which Borussia Dortmund players are injured or doubtful for this game?

Emre Can and Giannis Konstantelias are injured, Serhou Guirassy and M. Kaba are doubtful, and Marcel Sabitzer is unfit.

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