Borussia Dortmund sees rising title chances amid perfect season start

Borussia Dortmund has achieved a perfect start to the 2026/27 Bundesliga season with four consecutive wins. According to Opta data projections, the club's probability of winning the championship has nearly doubled from 8.7 percent to 15.28 percent. Despite this surge, Bayern Munich remains the heavy favorite with a 77.91 percent chance of securing the title.

Internal club dynamics are also contributing to this success. Dortmund leadership utilizes a private WhatsApp group, known as the ‘Elefantenrunde’, to maintain communication. Managed by Lars Ricken, the group includes President Hans-Joachim Watzke, Carsten Cramer, and Matthias Sammer. Coach Niko Kovac uses the chat to share starting lineups immediately after selection. This streamlined, harmonious communication among executives is cited as a key factor in the club's current stability and performance.