Overview

• Borussia Dortmund is under pressure to secure a win against newly promoted FC St. Pauli after a disappointing start to the Bundesliga season.
• Coach Nuri Sahin remains confident in his strategy despite the team's inconsistency and the worst season start in a decade.
• Dortmund's home performance remains strong, with an unbeaten streak in Friday night home games spanning over 20 years.
• Injuries plague the squad, with key players like Karim Adeyemi and Giovanni Reyna sidelined, and doubts over the fitness of others.
• Victory against St. Pauli could boost morale ahead of a challenging Champions League fixture against Real Madrid.