Match Predictions
This match could be tricky if Dortmund doesn't take control or score early on. After all, if there is any lesson this season has taught us, it is that, barring a few exceptions, there is no such thing as an easy win for BVB in 2024/2025. Suppose we can take this season's first match-up against Union Berlin as a reference; Borussia Dortmund will need to perform way above the level of that 2-1 defeat at the Stadion An der Alten Försterei.
Besides the nerves, I believe Dortmund will make the home advantage factor count on this one, as Union comes from mixed results and a sudden change of formation midseason, which BVB might be able to exploit. From the original 3-5-2 to a now 4-2-3-1, Dortmund can mirror their formation more prominently. Now, we can only expect BVB players to play at an upper level compared to theirs. In the end, I believe Dortmund will overcome Union Berlin with a 3-1 win.