Borussia Dortmund vs RB Leipzig Prediction 04.10.2025 | Bundesliga

Borussia Dortmund have kicked off their 2025–26 Bundesliga campaign with impressive results and a high-flying attack, leaving fans wondering if they have finally found the formula to seriously challenge Bayern Munich for the league title they last held 14 years ago.

The only team to remain unbeaten alongside the Munich giants after the first five tests, the Millionaires endured a frustrating six-goal stalemate at St. Pauli on opening day, before responding perfectly with four straight wins over Union Berlin, Heidenheim, Wolfsburg, and most recently Mainz.

There is no doubt that Niko Kovac has found the perfect formula for his team, as he proved midweek when he guided the Yellow-Blacks to a remarkable 4-1 triumph over Ath. Bilbao in the second round of the Champions League, a result that not only gave them a huge morale boost ahead of a challenging Bundesliga test against RB Leipzig, but also extended their unbeaten run to eight matches (W6 D2).

For the weekend showdown, BVB will be without Aaron Anselmino, Julien Duranville, and captain Emre Can, as the trio continues to deal with various injury issues, but fortunately, the Croatian tactician has strong alternatives ready to fill the gaps.

While BVB enjoy their European schedule, RB Leipzig cannot boast UEFA involvement and are forced to focus solely on domestic duties, after unexpectedly wrapping up last season’s Bundesliga campaign in a lowly seventh, bringing an end to their impressive run of six straight Top 4 finishes.

Since they will be concentrating only on domestic competitions this season, Die Roten Bullen are eager to restore their reputation, and their campaign has begun on a strong note, even though their first-round visit to the Allianz Arena ended in a heavy 6-0 defeat to Bayern Munich.

After that opening-day disaster, the Saxony-based club delivered an impressive response with four wins out of four, getting the better of Heidenheim, Mainz, FC Koln and Wolfsburg, while conceding only once in that run — a clear sign of their newfound defensive solidity.

Coach Ole Werner will definitely be without his defensive trio of Max Finkgrafe, Benjamin Henrichs and Kosta Nedeljkovic, while midfielders Amadou Haidara and Xaver Schlager also remain doubtful for Saturday’s contest due to recent injury issues.