Dortmund’s remarkable resilience continues

Dortmund played host to Mainz 05, with the visitors arriving buoyed by three consecutive victories and enjoying their finest run of the campaign.  

Under the stewardship of Niko Kovac, the hosts boast a formidable record, having suffered just one defeat in their last 29 league outings. Since March 16, 2025, the Dortmund side has only been bested by Bayern Munich, who secured a 2-1 win on October 25. That result remains the solitary blemish in a sequence that includes 21 victories and 7 draws.

The Signal Iduna Park outfit are currently riding a 14-match unbeaten run in the Bundesliga, closing in on the landmark of half a season without a loss. Yet, this remarkable consistency has so far failed to yield silverware. Across both last season and the current campaign, Borussia's reliability has been met by the ruthless efficiency of Munich, who appear well-placed for yet another title celebration.