The Upcoming Match:

  • Friendly Match: Sportfreunde Siegen is scheduled to play Borussia Dortmund in a friendly match on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at 5:30 PM (local time) at the Leimbachstadion in Siegen. This is likely a pre-season fixture for Borussia Dortmund as they prepare for their upcoming Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal seasons.

Historical Context and Team Information:

  • Borussia Dortmund (BVB): One of Germany's biggest and most successful football clubs, regularly competing for the Bundesliga title and in the UEFA Champions League. They are a top-tier professional club with a large global following.

  • Sportfreunde Siegen: A German association football club based in Siegen. They have a rich history, founded in 1899. They achieved some professional success in the early 2000s, including a single season in the 2. Bundesliga (2005-2006). Currently, they compete in the Regionalliga West, which is the fourth tier of the German football league system.

Head-to-Head (H2H) Record:

  • Matches between the senior teams of Sportfreunde Siegen and Borussia Dortmund are rare, typically occurring in friendly matches or early rounds of cup competitions.

  • There's a recorded friendly match from October 5, 2011, where Borussia Dortmund defeated Sportfreunde Siegen 2-1.

  • It's more common to find matches between Borussia Dortmund II (their reserve team) and Sportfreunde Siegen, as both teams have historically played in the lower regional leagues. For instance, Borussia Dortmund II has won both of their two recent encounters against Siegen Sportfreunde in the Regionalliga (3-0 in 2017 and 1-0 in 2016).


What to Expect in a Friendly:

Friendly matches, especially between teams from different tiers, often serve several purposes for the higher-ranked team like Dortmund:

  • Pre-season fitness and tactical drills: Dortmund will use the match to build fitness and try out new formations or players.

  • Giving younger/fringe players a chance: Players who might not get regular game time in the Bundesliga often feature prominently in friendlies.

  • Community engagement: Playing against local lower-league clubs helps connect with fans in the region.

For Sportfreunde Siegen, it's a fantastic opportunity to:

  • Test themselves against top-tier opposition: A valuable experience for their players.

  • Generate revenue: A match against Borussia Dortmund typically draws a large crowd.

  • Gain exposure: It puts their club in the spotlight.

Given the significant difference in league levels, Borussia Dortmund would typically be considered strong favorites to win this friendly match.