Dortmund Extends Bad Records Without Victory In Bundesliga

Borussia Dortmund again failed to win in the Bundesliga (Instagram/@bvb09).

Dortmund play the match week 16 of the Bundesliga 2023/2024 to host Mainz 05 at Signal Iduna Park on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, early morning WIB.

Die Borussen is still unable to stop the bad record without a win. They reaped a 1-1 draw against Mainz 05.

In fact, Edin Terzic's team dominated the match, plus they appeared at home. Noted, Dortmund controlled 66 percent of the ball and produced 22 shots, seven of which were right on target.

The host's threat has started since the game entered its 10th minute. Donyell Malen burst from the right side of the attack and fired home from close range, but was still blocked by goalkeeper Daniel Batz with his feet.

The goal for Dortmund was only created in the 29th minute. Julian Brandt's free kick slid smoothly into the Mainz net.

Winning 1-0, did not loosen Dortmund. Their dominance often spreads threats to the visitors.

In the 30th minute, they got another golden opportunity to double their lead. However, Marcel Sabitzer's hard shot from outside the penalty box hit the bar.

Mainz are not without chances even though they are often under pressure. Their only best chance came in the 43rd minute as well as an equalizer goal.

Starting from a free strike from Phillipp Mwene which leads to a far post. Sepp van den Berg greeted the pass with a header.

Goalkeeper Gregor Kobel has actually brushed off Van den Berg's header, but it turns out the ball has crossed the line first.

Dortmund had threatened again at the end of the match to find the lead. Again, Sabitzer almost added a goal if his kick from outside the penalty box was not pushed over by Batz.

Dortmund failed to maintain the lead and the score 1-1 ended the first half.

Entering the second half, Die Borussen still dominated the game. However, none of their attacks resulted in additional goals.

Having fun looking for a goal to come back ahead, Dortmund almost missed in the 88th minute. Marveille Papela's quick counter-attack penetrated the penalty box after tricking Sabitzer.

He then passed to Jonathan Burkardt who stood free. Unfortunately, Burkardt's shot was still blocked by Kobel.

Dortmund could actually score in the 90th minute. However, Giovanni Reyna's header was disallowed because he was already offside.

No additional goals were created. The 1-1 score lasted until the game was over.

This additional one point extends Dortmund's poor record without a win in six consecutive matches in all or four consecutive matches in the Bundesliga 2023/2024.

Die Borussen's last win came in the 2023/2024 Champions League against AC Milan last month.

Meanwhile, the last time Dortmund won in the Bundesliga came against Borussia Monchengladbach in November 2023.

In detail, they suffered one defeat and three draws in the last four Bundesliga matches, including against Mainz 05.

Now, Dortmund is fifth in the standings with 27 points.