The head-to-head record between Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen is almost even, with 30 BVB wins and 27 B04 victories in their 79 previous Bundesliga meetings. Below we have compiled everything you need to know about Sunday's match (kick-off 18:00 CET) at Signal Iduna Park into the usual compact format.

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The scenario: Bayer have been the best team since the winter break and have won their last four matches, whereas Borussia go into Matchday 23 on the back of three draws. The Black & Yellows have won five of their past seven clashes with the Werkself.

Home/away: Borussia Dortmund have won five of their last six home games and are unbeaten in 11 matches at Signal Iduna Park. The last time they lost in front of their own fans was on 5 May 2018 as they were beaten 2-1 by FSV Mainz 05. Bayer Leverkusen have come out on top in their last three away games and currently have the fourth-best away record in the division.

Personnel matters: Lucien Favre will issue an update on the personnel situation at the pre-match press conference on Friday (13:00 CET, live on BVB TV).

Head-to-head: BVB have taken 10 points from the last four meetings between the clubs, scoring 15 goals during that time. At home, they have won the last three with a combined goal difference of 13-2. In their Bundesliga history, Leverkusen have only played and lost more against Bayern Munich (80 matches, 47 defeats) than BVB (79 matches, 30 defeats). Borussia Dortmund have never lost a home game to Leverkusen after taking the lead.

Statistics: BVB have more victories (15) and fewer defeats (one) this term than any other team in the league. Dortmund have scored the most goals (54), have the third-best defensive record (23 conceded) and have lost none of their last 27 in which they scored first. B04 have only failed to find the net once in their last 11 outings – and only two teams have taken the lead in more games (15 matches).

Biggest home win: BVB recorded a 6-2 victory over B04 on 4 March 2017 thanks to goals from Ousmane Dembélé (6), Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (26/70), Christian Pulisic (77), André Schürrle (pen., 85) and Raphael Guerreiro (90+2). Kevin Volland and Wendell got the goals for Bayer.

Referee: The appointment has not yet been announced.

Attendance: Tickets that are returned by Leverkusen may be made available for purchase again. We shall issue information on this matter separately.
Compiled by Boris Rupert