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Question of the Day: Which Bundesliga club has surprised you the most — good or bad — to start the season?

We are only a few matchdays into the Bundesliga season, but there are already several clubs making people rethink their preseason expectations. Borussia Dortmund is an obvious candidate. After a somewhat uneven 2025/26 campaign, Dortmund have started the new season…

By Chuck Smith · Bavarian Football Works

Published: Sunday, 20 September 2026 at 10:00 AM

Key Things to Know

Borussia Dortmund has shown improved consistency under manager Niko Kovač, including a 1-0 win over VfB Stuttgart.
Werder Bremen secured a 3-2 victory over FC Augsburg to spark early-season discussions.
Newly promoted SV Elversberg pushed Bayern Munich in a narrow 2-1 defeat during their debut Bundesliga campaign.

The Story in 60 Seconds

The early weeks of the Bundesliga season have sparked discussions about several clubs exceeding or falling short of preseason expectations. Borussia Dortmund has shown improved consistency and defensive solidity under manager Niko Kovač, highlighted by a recent 1-0 victory over VfB Stuttgart. Meanwhile, Werder Bremen has also generated discussion following a 3-2 win against FC Augsburg.

Newly promoted SV Elversberg has competed closely in their debut top-flight season, including a narrow 2-1 loss to Bayern Munich. Additionally, SC Freiburg, managed by Julian Schuster, secured a 2-2 draw against Eintracht Frankfurt to continue their competitive start to the campaign.

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