Union Berlin 3-1 Borussia Dortmund: 3 Talking Points | Bundesliga 2019-20

#3 A few worrying habits for Dortmund

Dortmund have cultivated a habit of conceding the first goal in games

For the third time in as many games this season, Borussia Dortmund found themselves conceding the first goal of the game. In the other two cases, Dortmund stepped up a gear and were able to sweep aside the opposition. But it increasingly seems like they need the opposition to score for them to take the initiative in the game. It is not a healthy habit for title challengers, as Berlin showed on the day that Favre's side may not be able to do it in every game.

Furthermore, the goals that Dortmund have conceded have largely come from two sources - counter-attacks and corners. Favre is determined to win the games against weaker opposition this season that his side may have failed to win last season, which often leaves this side open to quick counters.

They were also found wanting when it came to the organisation of the defence on set pieces, conceding two of their goals against Berlin from well-worked corners.