Kovac Confident Dortmund Will Beat Mainz
Borussia Dortmund looks to extend their unbeaten Bundesliga run against Mainz, with coach Niko Kovac expressing confidence in his team's abilities.
“We focused on this in the summer, to try to minimise the number of goals conceded...”
Borussia Dortmund coach Niko Kovac expects his team to extend their unbeaten Bundesliga run when they visit Mainz on Saturday, with confidence high after a string of impressive performances. Dortmund have gone 12 league games without defeat, stretching back to last season, with 10 wins and two draws.
Dortmund currently sits in second place in the Bundesliga with 10 points, just two points behind league leaders Bayern Munich. They'll look to capitalize on their momentum when they face Mainz at the MEWA Arena on September 27, 2025.
“We focused on this in the summer, to try to minimize the number of goals conceded,” Kovac said. “We are on a good level.” The coach emphasized that Mainz will be a tough opponent, but he's confident Dortmund can continue their unbeaten run.
Under Kovac's leadership, Dortmund has regained defensive stability, switching from a four-man to a three-man defense. Despite injuries to key defenders like Niklas Süle and Nico Schlotterbeck, the team has kept a clean sheet in their last three league games, all victories. Kovac's tactics seem to be paying off, with a points average of 2.1 in 18 league matches since taking over.
“Mainz will be an uncomfortable opponent,” Kovac told a press conference. “It will be an intense game. They put in a lot of running effort and attack early.”
“So there is a danger that there will be chances against us. They are a serious opponent but I expect us to continue our run with our confidence high.”
🎙️ Kovac on squad availability:
— Borussia Dortmund (@BlackYellow) September 25, 2025
“Juju is still in rehab. Emre is still not training with the team. Aaron is partially integrated. Niki and Fabio have done more this week. We'll see to what extent they can be alternatives for the squad.”#M05BVB
Borussia Dortmund has regained defensive stability under the guidance of coach Niko Kovac, who took over in January. Kovac made a tactical switch from a four-man to a three-man defense, which has paid off despite the team facing a series of injuries to key defenders. Notably, center-backs Niklas Süle and Nico Schlotterbeck have been sidelined, but the team has shown resilience.
🎙️ Kovac:
— Borussia Dortmund (@BlackYellow) September 25, 2025
“As a top team, we tried to minimize the number of goals we conceded. We are now performing at a good level. The guys are doing well at the moment. It's paying off.”#M05BVB
Dortmund's defensive solidity is evident in their recent performances, having kept a clean sheet in their last three league games, all of which were victories. This impressive defensive record is a testament to Kovac's tactics and the team's ability to adapt to adversity.
Since taking over, Kovac has achieved an impressive points average of 2.1 in 18 league matches, the best start by any Dortmund coach at this stage. This statistic underscores Kovac's ability to get the best out of his team and make tactical decisions that yield positive results.
“We focused on this in the summer, to try to minimise the number of goals conceded,” he said. “We are on a good level.”
🎙️ Kovac on Mainz:
— Borussia Dortmund (@BlackYellow) September 25, 2025
“Mainz has developed very well. They have lost twice at home by narrow margins. Mainz is a difficult opponent.”#M05BVB
“The defence starts up front and I am trying to pass this on to our strikers. If we catch things early high up then we have fewer problems at the back.”
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