Borussia Dortmund kick off their Bundesliga season with a promising away fixture against newly promoted St. Pauli. After a strong end to last season and an encouraging pre-season, BVB are favorites to secure all three points in Hamburg.
1. Dortmund’s Form & Prediction:
Dortmund are tipped to pick up where they left off. With a sharp attack led by Sébastien Haller and Serhou Guirassy, who ended last season in red-hot form, Dortmund are expected to control the tempo and dominate possession against the Bundesliga newcomers.
2. Injury Update – Yan Couto Recovery:
Right-back Yan Couto is making swift progress in his recovery from injury, according to coach Niko Kovač. Although not yet confirmed fit to start, his availability in coming fixtures is a major boost for the squad.
3. Defensive Concerns for BVB:
Dortmund remain without Niklas Süle due to a calf injury, while Schlotterbeck is still a doubt. This could give St. Pauli opportunities, especially on set-pieces and counters.
4. St. Pauli’s Defensive Resilience:
St. Pauli boast a solid defense and an electric home atmosphere. While underdogs, they’re unlikely to go down easily and could make it a tough night for Dortmund.
