Niko Kovac expects ‘tough battle’ in Berlin today despite excellent record

The BVB have failed their win their last two on the bounce after winning six in a row before that.

By Sachin Bhat · BVB Buzz

Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 3:41 AM

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Niko Kovac warned Borussia Dortmund to expect an intense match against Union Berlin despite their past success.
Union Berlin enter the fixture having secured their first victory of the season against Elversberg.
Dortmund remain unbeaten in the Bundesliga with 13 points from five games, trailing Freiburg on goal difference.

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Borussia Dortmund manager Niko Kovac warned his squad to anticipate an intense match against Union Berlin at Stadion An der Alten Försterei. Despite winning 3-0 on their previous visit and Union Berlin struggling near the relegation zone, Kovac insisted his side cannot take the fixture lightly following their recent league draw against Werder Bremen.

Dortmund enter the matchday six encounter aiming to recover from a 1-0 Champions League defeat to Bodo/Glimt. Kovac emphasized the need to match Union Berlin's aggressiveness and defend effectively against their dangerous set-piece threats as Dortmund seek to keep pace with league leaders Freiburg.

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