It was a tight victory, even if Mainz had good chances throughout. In the end 69 per cent possession, 7-2 corners, 59% successful challenges and 17-12 shots on goal for BVB. The facts to the game.

Win at the start of the start of the season: Borussia Dortmund started the season with a win in five of the last six seasons.

Strong at home: Borussia Dortmund has not lost at home in the Bundesliga under Thomas Tuchel. All in all this was the 22. Bundesliga game in a row at home for BVB without losing a game.

Matchwinner: André Schürrle was involved in 14 of the 17 shots on goal for BVB (seven shots, seven assists) and he won 67% of one-on-one situations. He provided the assist for the 1-0, he was fouled and won the penalty to make it 2-0.

Welcome visitors: BVB has never lost a home game against Mainz (seven wins, four draws). The last six matches at the Strobelallee have all been won.

Fairplay: Dortmund only committed three fouls, Mainz committed 20 fouls.

Strong in the challenge: Sokratis won 88 per cent of the challenges he was involved in, Marc Bartra won 80 per cent. They both had 261 ball contacts (the Greek player 136 contacts, the Spaniard 125 contacts).

Strong nerves: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has converted six of his last seven Bundesliga penalties.