Match Report
Borussia Dortmund (17th, 11 pts) visited Manchester City (8th, 16 pts) with 5 points between them. Borussia Dortmund's recent output lagged their position: 29th on form over five rounds while 17th in the table. Scoring rates set the scale: Manchester City 1.88 scored and 1.13 conceded per game, Borussia Dortmund 2.38 and 2.13, with the league averaging 1.69.
GioScore's database holds 7 meetings between the two: 3 for Manchester City, 2 for Borussia Dortmund and 2 drawn, at 1.86 goals per meeting.
Etihad Stadium, capacity 53,400, hosted the game. Manchester City led 2-0 at the break, and the second half added 3 goals for the 4-1 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Manchester City: Phil Foden (22'), Erling Haaland (29'), Phil Foden (57'), Rayan Cherki (90') · Borussia Dortmund: Waldemar Anton (72')
Key stats
Possession: Manchester City 50% · Borussia Dortmund 50% · Total shots: 18-12 · On target: 11-4 · Corners: 4-4