Borussia Dortmund vs. SV Elversberg: Guirassy Ruled Out, Kickoff Confirmed | Nov. 6, 2026

Checked: Friday, November 6, 2026, 10:01 p.m. Indochina Time (ICT, UTC+07:00), or 3:01 p.m. UTC.

Borussia Dortmund have confirmed that Serhou Guirassy will miss Saturday’s Bundesliga Matchday 9 game against SV Elversberg after sustaining a right-thigh muscle strain against Real Betis. The fixture remains scheduled for Saturday, November 7, at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK in Dortmund. Kickoff is 3:30 p.m. Central European Time (CET, UTC+01:00), which is 2:30 p.m. UTC. The match has not started as of this check, so there is no confirmed result.

Dortmund also expect Marcel Sabitzer back in the squad after illness, while Emre Can, Giannis Konstantelias, and Justin Lerma remain unavailable, according to the club. Elversberg’s starting lineup has not been confirmed. The updated team information, schedule, standings, and German viewing options are below; predicted selections should not be mistaken for the official teams.

Destaques

• Kickoff: Saturday, November 7, at 3:30 p.m. CET (UTC+01:00) in Dortmund, or 2:30 p.m. UTC.
• Venue: SIGNAL IDUNA PARK; this is the clubs’ first Bundesliga meeting.
• Team news: Guirassy is ruled out; Sabitzer returns to the squad, while three other Dortmund players remain unavailable.
• Score: No result is available before kickoff, and official starting lineups are still pending.

When and where is Borussia Dortmund vs. SV Elversberg?

The Bundesliga lists the match for Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 14:30 UTC. At the venue in Dortmund, Germany, that is 3:30 p.m. CET (UTC+01:00). Germany will be on standard time on match day: daylight saving time ended on October 25, so the local time is one hour ahead of UTC. The date does not change in either time zone.

The match is at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK, Dortmund, and is part of Matchday 9 in the 2026–27 Bundesliga season. The official Bundesliga match center carries the fixture details and will post the confirmed lineups around 60 minutes before kickoff. Harm Osmers is the appointed referee, with Christian Gittelmann and Julius Martenstein as assistants and Patrick Hanslbauer as video assistant referee, according to the club’s matchday information.

What is the latest Borussia Dortmund team news?

Guirassy is the main confirmed absence. He came off during the first half of Dortmund’s 2–1 Champions League win over Real Betis on Wednesday, November 4, after feeling a problem in his right thigh. Head coach Niko Kovač confirmed on Friday that the striker would not be in the squad against Elversberg. Dortmund have not given a return date, and the club said his possible trip for Guinea’s upcoming international duty had not yet been settled with the national federation.

There is one positive update for the hosts: Sabitzer is returning to the squad after missing the Betis match through illness. The club’s Friday report also lists Can and Konstantelias, both with knee injuries, and Lerma, with a muscle injury, as continuing absences. Those are availability updates, not confirmation of the starting formation. Kovač’s final XI will be known only when the official match sheet is released.

Guirassy’s absence removes Dortmund’s usual central striker option and may lead Kovač to adjust the forward line. The coach has said that the situation creates an opportunity for players who have had fewer minutes recently. That is a tactical possibility, not a confirmed selection. Sabitzer’s return gives Dortmund another available midfield option, though his inclusion does not guarantee a start.

What is known about Elversberg’s availability?

The Bundesliga’s Matchday 9 probable-teams page lists Jan Gyamerah (hamstring), Luis Seifert (ankle), and Tom Zimmerschied (ankle) as out for Elversberg, and marks Noah Darvich as doubtful with a muscular issue. These are the league preview’s availability designations, not a confirmed starting XI. The report does not list a suspension for either club. Elversberg’s final team sheet and any late changes should be checked in the official match center before kickoff.

Elversberg’s official preview describes the trip as a major test and says the club expects around 8,000 traveling supporters at the stadium. This is the sides’ first Bundesliga meeting. The league match center includes comments from Elversberg coach Vincent Wagner about the challenge of playing in front of a crowd of more than 80,000, but the lineup remains unconfirmed until match day.

What do the standings and recent results say?

Entering the fixture after eight league matches, Dortmund sit second with 18 points and a 5–3–0 record. They have scored 14 goals and conceded six. Elversberg are seventh with 13 points from four wins, one draw, and three losses, with 16 goals scored and 16 conceded. These are pre-match figures; they do not include Saturday’s result.

Dortmund’s latest Bundesliga outing was a 2–2 draw away to Bayern Munich on October 31. Elversberg’s most recent league result was a 4–1 home win over Mainz on October 30. The table suggests a contrast between Dortmund’s unbeaten start and Elversberg’s higher scoring total, but those figures alone do not predict the result. One factor to watch is whether Dortmund can maintain their defensive record without Guirassy’s usual presence at the other end. Elversberg will look to build on the confidence from their Mainz win, while managing the pressure and scale of the away fixture.

How can fans watch Dortmund vs. Elversberg?

In Germany, the match is listed on Sky Sport Bundesliga and the WOW streaming service. Borussia Dortmund’s matchday guide says coverage begins at 3:15 p.m. CET, 15 minutes before kickoff; DAZN carries the game as part of its Saturday conference. Viewers should confirm channel availability and subscription access with their provider. Broadcast rights differ by country, so fans outside Germany can use the Bundesliga’s official broadcaster directory to check the service listed for their location.

Has the match result been confirmed?

No. The fixture is scheduled for Saturday, November 7, at 3:30 p.m. CET (UTC+01:00), or 2:30 p.m. UTC. Because kickoff is still in the future as of this update, no score or match outcome is confirmed. Check the Bundesliga match center after the final whistle for the official result and match report.

FAQ

When does Dortmund vs. Elversberg kick off?

Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. CET (UTC+01:00) in Dortmund, which is 2:30 p.m. UTC.

Is Serhou Guirassy playing?

No. Borussia Dortmund confirmed that Guirassy will miss the match with a right-thigh muscle strain.

Where can fans watch the game in Germany?

It is listed on Sky Sport Bundesliga and WOW, with coverage starting at 3:15 p.m. CET. DAZN is showing it in its Saturday conference.

Sources checked: Borussia Dortmund’s Friday team update; Bundesliga match center; Bundesliga probable teams and availability notes; SV Elversberg’s match preview; and Borussia Dortmund’s matchday and broadcast guide.