Nevertheless, Werner and Sabitzer had promising opportunities in the closing period but Dortmund custodian Buerki was on guard to secure his side all three points on home soil.

With the result, Dortmund recorded their 14th win of the season to stay atop the standings whereas Leipzig remain on the 4th place of the standings.

Elsewhere, Eintrach Frankfurt started with a win into the second half of the season after overpowering Freiburg 3-1 with three first half goals.

Borussia Monchengladbach wrapped up a narrow 1-0 win over Bayer Leverkusen as Alassane Plea scored the only goal of the game.

Stuttgart suffered their straight third loss, which is their 12th overall this season, after losing 3-2 to Mainz.

Newly promoted Fortuna Dusseldorf snatched a late 2-1 win over Augsburg by courtesy on Bentio Raman's last-grasp decider and Werder Bremen edged bottom side Hannover 1-0.

The following fixtures conclude the 18th round on Sunday: newly promoted Nuremberg face Hertha Berlin and Schalke meet Wolfsburg.

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