- Borussia Dortmund are 2nd in the Bundesliga 2026-2027 (17 pts from 7 games).
- SV Elversberg are 5th in the Bundesliga 2026-2027 (13 points from 8 games).
Dortmund’s defence is a fortress
Borussia Dortmund and SV Elversberg will take to the field at Signal Iduna Park in the Bundesliga 2026-2027 on Saturday knowing that this is a pivotal fixture for them. Niko Kovač has been the coach of Dortmund since 2nd February 2025 and has been a perfect fit for the club, implementing his high-tempo, direct style with an attacking mindset.
His team have been counter-pressing effectively, getting width out of the game and finishing off the chances they create, of which they have created many in recent games. Fabio Silva is the main finisher for Dortmund, who has scored 2 goals in 3 Bundesliga 2026-2027 appearances, but Serhou Guirassy has also hit form in recent weeks, netting 2 of Dortmund's 5 goals in their last 5 games.
They come into this one off the back of some excellent results, including a 1-2 away win over Sabah FK in the UEFA Champions League, a 1-0 home win over Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga and a 3-2 home victory over SV Werder Bremen in the DFB Pokal, which make up a three-game winning streak for the hosts.
Elversberg still have some bite
Vincent Wagner has been the Head Coach of SV Elversberg since 1st July 2025 and has moulded his side into a compact 4-2-3-1 unit who like to attack on the break and live off quick transitions, although this approach is not without its risks. Elversberg have won 2 and lost 3 of their last 5 in all current competitions, with a 4-1 victory at home to 1. FSV Mainz 05 bringing them back from a couple of tough results in the Bundesliga.
A 4-0 away defeat to RB Leipzig and a 0-2 defeat at home to SV Darmstadt 98 in the DFB Pokal won't have done much to improve their confidence ahead of this trip to Signal Iduna Park, although their 4-1 victory at home to 1. FSV Mainz 05 may have been just the boost they needed.
The odds of 1.27 for Dortmund are very fair, with Elversberg coming in at 8.6 and the draw at 5.9, but the over 2.5 goals at 1.3 looks a good bet, as the Black and Yellows should have enough to control the game but Elversberg may have enough bite to make this lively. Maurice Krattenmacher is the danger man for the visitors, with 3 Bundesliga 2026/2027 goals in 4 appearances this season.
