Numbers, Facts, Records! Just How Strong Is BVB Under Niko Kovac

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The trip to the far north is also something extraordinary for everyone involved. \u201cIt\u2019s a bit of an adventure, and we\u2019re looking forward to it. It\u2019s fascinating that we get to go there to play soccer,\u201d says Hirschnagl.","exportedType":"text/html"},"scheduledPush":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"boolean","name":"scheduledPush","title":"Scheduled Push Notification?","multiValue":false,"value":false,"exportedType":"boolean"},"disableAdsOnNewsPage":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"boolean","name":"disableAdsOnNewsPage","title":"Disable Ads on News Page","multiValue":false,"value":false,"exportedType":"boolean"},"text":{"multiLine":true,"dataType":"string","name":"text","html":"<h2><b>The scenario<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Preparations for the second Youth League match were anything but ideal. After all, it has been more than four weeks since Dortmund\u2019s U19 team played its last competitive match. To get back into the rhythm of competition after the long international break, the team played a friendly against AZ Alkmaar in early October, which ended in a 1-1 draw. \u201cWe would have liked to have had another league match last weekend to see where we stand. But we\u2019ll take it as it comes,\u201d commented Hirschnagl.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the difficult starting point, the BVB coach is looking forward to the upcoming challenge with confidence. After the unfortunate 2-3 opening-match loss to Villarreal\u2014in which Dortmund took the lead twice\u2014the team is now aiming for its first win. \u201cWe played a decent game against Villarreal and learned from it. Now we\u2019ll try to do better and hold our own even when the opponent is playing better than we are,\u201d says Hirschnagl.<\/p>\n<p>The venue adds an extra layer of excitement: The U19 team will play in the same stadium where the professional teams from both clubs will face off just a few hours later. Kickoff is set for 11 a.m. to give the organizers enough time to prepare the arena.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Roster&nbsp;<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Borussia Dortmund has registered a 40-player roster with UEFA for the Youth League. In addition to talents from the U19 team, the roster also includes players from the U23 and U17 teams. A decision on whether Hirschnagl will be able to call upon the registered First team players\u2014Samuele Inacio, Mathis Albert, Filippo Mane, and Luca Reggiani\u2014will be made at the last minute.<\/p>\n<p>If the four young players are unavailable, the lineup is likely to be largely similar to that of the opening match against Villarreal. In that game, three players from the U23 team\u2014Aaron Held, Tim Degener, and Fadi Zarqelain\u2014were in the starting lineup. Hirschnagl will definitely have to do without Lenni Strößner, who returned from national team duty with muscle issues. Keron Hagemann\u2019s availability is also in doubt due to health problems.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Opponent<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Youth development is a top priority at Bodø/Glimt. As recently as 2010, the club was on the brink of bankruptcy; today, its professional team ranks among Norway\u2019s most successful. Four league titles in 2020, 2021, 2023, and 2024, as well as the club\u2019s first-ever appearance in the Champions League last year, underscore its rise to prominence. A key component of this success is the consistent development of young, local talent. Just how sustainable this approach is was evident last December: Eight players from the club\u2019s own youth system were part of the professional squad that held Borussia Dortmund to a 2\u20132 draw at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK.<\/p>\n<p>In the Youth League, however, Bodø/Glimt has so far been unable to replicate the team\u2019s success. In their debut last year, they suffered a decisive 0\u20134 loss in Dortmund. It was already their fifth defeat in five games. With zero points, the Norwegians were eliminated, finishing second-to-last in the 36-team standings. The start to the current season has also been sobering: On September 10, Bodø/Glimt lost 1\u20136 to FC Bayern Munich. For Hirschnagl, however, these results are no reason to underestimate the task ahead: \u201cI expect an opponent that will demand everything from us. They\u2019ll challenge us relentlessly\u2014anything is possible. We\u2019ll definitely have to give it our all to come away with three points.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Busy Schedule<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>After the long break from competitive play, the BVB talents face a grueling schedule that brings not only athletic challenges but also plenty of travel. Just three days after the away game in Norway, Dortmund will kick off the second half of the season in the DFB Youth League. On October 17 (1:00 p.m.), the U19s will host Rot-Weiß Oberhausen. There won\u2019t be much time to catch their breath afterward. Their next international challenge comes as early as October 20 with an away game against Sabah FK in Baku. The trip to the Azerbaijani capital\u2014with a flight time of just over four hours\u2014is even longer than the trip to Norway. This makes a victory at the Arctic Circle all the more important for BVB\u2014not least as a boost for the hectic schedule in the coming days.<\/p>\n","title":"Text","multiValue":false,"value":"<h2><b>The scenario<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Preparations for the second Youth League match were anything but ideal. After all, it has been more than four weeks since Dortmund\u2019s U19 team played its last competitive match. To get back into the rhythm of competition after the long international break, the team played a friendly against AZ Alkmaar in early October, which ended in a 1-1 draw. \u201cWe would have liked to have had another league match last weekend to see where we stand. But we\u2019ll take it as it comes,\u201d commented Hirschnagl.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the difficult starting point, the BVB coach is looking forward to the upcoming challenge with confidence. After the unfortunate 2-3 opening-match loss to Villarreal\u2014in which Dortmund took the lead twice\u2014the team is now aiming for its first win. \u201cWe played a decent game against Villarreal and learned from it. Now we\u2019ll try to do better and hold our own even when the opponent is playing better than we are,\u201d says Hirschnagl.<\/p>\n<p>The venue adds an extra layer of excitement: The U19 team will play in the same stadium where the professional teams from both clubs will face off just a few hours later. Kickoff is set for 11 a.m. to give the organizers enough time to prepare the arena.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Roster&nbsp;<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Borussia Dortmund has registered a 40-player roster with UEFA for the Youth League. In addition to talents from the U19 team, the roster also includes players from the U23 and U17 teams. A decision on whether Hirschnagl will be able to call upon the registered First team players\u2014Samuele Inacio, Mathis Albert, Filippo Mane, and Luca Reggiani\u2014will be made at the last minute.<\/p>\n<p>If the four young players are unavailable, the lineup is likely to be largely similar to that of the opening match against Villarreal. In that game, three players from the U23 team\u2014Aaron Held, Tim Degener, and Fadi Zarqelain\u2014were in the starting lineup. Hirschnagl will definitely have to do without Lenni Strößner, who returned from national team duty with muscle issues. Keron Hagemann\u2019s availability is also in doubt due to health problems.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Opponent<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Youth development is a top priority at Bodø/Glimt. As recently as 2010, the club was on the brink of bankruptcy; today, its professional team ranks among Norway\u2019s most successful. Four league titles in 2020, 2021, 2023, and 2024, as well as the club\u2019s first-ever appearance in the Champions League last year, underscore its rise to prominence. A key component of this success is the consistent development of young, local talent. Just how sustainable this approach is was evident last December: Eight players from the club\u2019s own youth system were part of the professional squad that held Borussia Dortmund to a 2\u20132 draw at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK.<\/p>\n<p>In the Youth League, however, Bodø/Glimt has so far been unable to replicate the team\u2019s success. In their debut last year, they suffered a decisive 0\u20134 loss in Dortmund. It was already their fifth defeat in five games. With zero points, the Norwegians were eliminated, finishing second-to-last in the 36-team standings. The start to the current season has also been sobering: On September 10, Bodø/Glimt lost 1\u20136 to FC Bayern Munich. For Hirschnagl, however, these results are no reason to underestimate the task ahead: \u201cI expect an opponent that will demand everything from us. They\u2019ll challenge us relentlessly\u2014anything is possible. We\u2019ll definitely have to give it our all to come away with three points.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Busy Schedule<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>After the long break from competitive play, the BVB talents face a grueling schedule that brings not only athletic challenges but also plenty of travel. Just three days after the away game in Norway, Dortmund will kick off the second half of the season in the DFB Youth League. On October 17 (1:00 p.m.), the U19s will host Rot-Weiß Oberhausen. There won\u2019t be much time to catch their breath afterward. Their next international challenge comes as early as October 20 with an away game against Sabah FK in Baku. The trip to the Azerbaijani capital\u2014with a flight time of just over four hours\u2014is even longer than the trip to Norway. 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No team earned more points overall than the Black and Yellows in the final twelve matchdays of the 2024\u201325 season.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Title-Worthy Points Haul<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>In his first full season with BVB in 2025/26, Niko Kovac and his team earned 73 points. That was an impressive total\u2014one that would have been enough to win the German championship just three years earlier. Overall, it was the fifth-best Bundesliga season in the club\u2019s history.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img data-assetref=\"kovac-training2-1791874503172\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/10/13/vor/kovac-training2.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h2><b>BVB Record After 50 Games<\/b><br>\n<\/h2>\n<p>In his first 50 Bundesliga matches as head coach, Niko earned an impressive 107 points with BVB. No other Dortmund coach has done better over that span. 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That\u2019s why we quickly agreed to continue on this path together.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Carsten Cramer, Chief Executive Officer, emphasizes: \u201cNiko Kovac identifies strongly with BVB, and that\u2019s not the only reason he\u2019s such a good fit for our club. The unity between Niko, his coaching staff, and our sports management is incredibly refreshing. Accordingly, we were able to agree on continuing our collaboration quickly and amicably.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Kovac and his coaching staff took over BVB in the spring of 2025 when the team was in eleventh place in the standings and managed to qualify for the UEFA Champions League on the final matchday of the 2024\u201325 season. Last season, Kovac led the club to a second-place finish. The 73 points earned that season represent the fifth-highest point total in club history.<\/p>\n<p>Sporting Director Ole Book says: \u201cA trusting relationship has developed between Niko and me since my first day here. 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Ahead of him are only Erling Haaland with 35 goals in his first 30 appearances, Ruud van Nistelrooy with 26, and Filippo Inzaghi with 25 goals. Just one more goal would see Guirassy move past Kane.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Only one BVB loss against Norwegian teams<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Borussia Dortmund has an exceptionally strong record against Norwegian teams. Out of seven matches, BVB has won four, drawn twice, and lost only once. That lone defeat dates back to October 1999, when the Black and Yellows lost 0\u20133 at home to Rosenborg Trondheim. At the same time, matches against Norwegian teams regularly produce plenty of goals: In the seven games played so far, a total of 37 goals have been scored\u2014an average of 5.29 goals per game against Norwegian teams.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Historic Comeback Against Odds BK<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>BVB\u2019s most recent away match in Norway, in August 2015, turned into a historic comeback. In the first leg of the 2015\u201316 UEFA Europa League playoff round, Borussia Dortmund fell behind against Odds BK earlier than ever before in European competition (first minute) and, within a record 22 minutes, found themselves down by three goals. Nevertheless, Borussia turned the game around and won 4\u20133\u2014to this day, BVB\u2019s only international victory after trailing 0\u20133. Four shots hitting the woodwork in that match also set the club record for a single European Cup game. In the second leg, Borussia Dortmund prevailed 7\u20132; the nine goals scored in total made the match the highest-scoring game in BVB\u2019s European Cup history at that time.<\/p>\n<p><img data-assetref=\"56M-Odds-1791807488174\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/10/12/ucl-faktenvorschau/56M-Odds.jpg\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Plenty of scoring threats, but only a draw in the first matchup<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Even in their first match against Bodø/Glimt in December 2025, BVB created plenty of scoring chances and dominated large portions of the game. From Dortmund\u2019s perspective, the final stats showed 3.19 to 1.38 expected goals, 22 to 7 shots on goal, 63 percent possession, and 51 percent of duels won. Despite these clear statistical advantages, the match at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK ended in a 2\u20132 draw. Julian Brandt put BVB ahead in the 18th minute, before Aleesami equalized shortly before halftime. Brandt restored BVB\u2019s lead in the 51st minute, but Hauge scored the equalizer in the 75th minute.<br>\n<i>Compiled by Boris Rupert<\/i><\/p>\n<p><img data-assetref=\"56-Brandt-1791805876169\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/10/12/ucl-faktenvorschau/56-Brandt.jpg\"><\/p>\n","title":"Text","multiValue":false,"value":"<h2><b>Serhou Guirassy Could Move Ahead of Harry Kane<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Serhou Guirassy is on the verge of another remarkable milestone in the Champions League: The BVB forward could secure sole possession of fourth place on the list of the top scorers after their first 30 appearances. In 29 matches so far, Guirassy has scored 21 goals, putting him on par with Harry Kane. Ahead of him are only Erling Haaland with 35 goals in his first 30 appearances, Ruud van Nistelrooy with 26, and Filippo Inzaghi with 25 goals. Just one more goal would see Guirassy move past Kane.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Only one BVB loss against Norwegian teams<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Borussia Dortmund has an exceptionally strong record against Norwegian teams. Out of seven matches, BVB has won four, drawn twice, and lost only once. That lone defeat dates back to October 1999, when the Black and Yellows lost 0\u20133 at home to Rosenborg Trondheim. At the same time, matches against Norwegian teams regularly produce plenty of goals: In the seven games played so far, a total of 37 goals have been scored\u2014an average of 5.29 goals per game against Norwegian teams.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Historic Comeback Against Odds BK<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>BVB\u2019s most recent away match in Norway, in August 2015, turned into a historic comeback. 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In the second leg, Borussia Dortmund prevailed 7\u20132; the nine goals scored in total made the match the highest-scoring game in BVB\u2019s European Cup history at that time.<\/p>\n<p><img data-assetref=\"56M-Odds-1791807488174\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/10/12/ucl-faktenvorschau/56M-Odds.jpg\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Plenty of scoring threats, but only a draw in the first matchup<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Even in their first match against Bodø/Glimt in December 2025, BVB created plenty of scoring chances and dominated large portions of the game. From Dortmund\u2019s perspective, the final stats showed 3.19 to 1.38 expected goals, 22 to 7 shots on goal, 63 percent possession, and 51 percent of duels won. Despite these clear statistical advantages, the match at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK ended in a 2\u20132 draw. Julian Brandt put BVB ahead in the 18th minute, before Aleesami equalized shortly before halftime. 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But the club\u2019s stature and potential can no longer be measured by population or stadium capacity: With its limited resources, Bodø/Glimt has developed its own sporting philosophy and has already made an impression in European competition.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Champions League Debut with Several Surprises<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>The club made its debut in the UEFA Champions League during the 2025\u201326 season. After \u201cthe Yellow Horde\u201d had collected only two points from its first five matches in the group stage, its performance subsequently skyrocketed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The team led by head coach Kjetil Knutsen (who has been in the role since 2018) achieved <a href=\"https://www.bvb.de/de/de/aktuelles/news/news.html/2025/12/10/22-Zwei-Brandt-Tore-und-grosse-Dominanz-reichen-nicht-zum-Sieg.html\">its first notable result<\/a> during <a href=\"https://www.bvb.de/de/de/aktuelles/news/news.html/2025/12/10/22-Zwei-Brandt-Tore-und-grosse-Dominanz-reichen-nicht-zum-Sieg.html\">an away match in Dortmund on December 10, 2025<\/a>. Although Julian Brandt put BVB ahead twice, Bodø/Glimt managed to equalize both times. The Scandinavians thus took a point away from SIGNAL IDUNA PARK and proved for the first time that they could hold their own on the big soccer stage.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img data-assetref=\"bvb-bodoe2-1791805930730\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/10/12/vorbericht-bod--glimt/bvb-bodoe2.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Bodø/Glimt then pulled off sensational victories against Manchester City (3\u20131) and Atlético Madrid (2\u20131) and even survived the round of 16 playoffs against the previous year\u2019s finalist, Inter Milan (3\u20131 and 2\u20131). Advancing at San Siro represented nothing less than the greatest international achievement in the club\u2019s history for the Norwegians and was, at the same time, further historic proof of the club\u2019s strong development.<\/p>\n<p>In the Round of 16, Bodø/Glimt initially continued its run in the Champions League: However, a 3\u20130 victory in the first leg against Sporting CP was followed by a 0\u20135 loss in extra time in Portugal, bringing their spectacular debut season in the Champions League to an end.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Bodø\u2019s Clear Playing Philosophy Under Coach Knutsen<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>The on-field successes of the current Norwegian runners-up bear a distinct hallmark: Coach Knutsen leads the team with a clear playing philosophy and identity. Bodø/Glimt is known for its attacking, possession-oriented style of soccer. Operating primarily from a clear 4-3-3 formation, the team boldly builds up play, pushes high up the flanks, and uses quick combinations to get many players involved in the attack. After losing possession, they rely on intense counter-pressing, while transition moments are executed consistently and at a high tempo.<\/p>\n<p>Although the season opener in the current Champions League campaign ended in a 0\u20135 loss to FC Bayern Munich four weeks ago, Bodø still managed to enjoy extended periods of possession even against the Munich side and held on to a respectable 0\u20130 scoreline until early in the second half. Captain Patrick Berg describes the matches against Europe\u2019s best as a continuous learning process for his team: \u201cThat\u2019s where you can really make progress\u2014as players and as a team.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Head coach Knutsen also points to the team\u2019s growing international experience and emphasizes their unwavering determination to stay true to themselves. Bodø/Glimt does not subordinate its principles to the big names of its opponents and aims to impress once again with this approach in the Champions League matches against BVB and later against SSC Napoli (Oct. 20) and OSC Lille (Nov. 3).&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Aspmyra Has Become a Fortress<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Especially at home in Aspmyra Stadium, the club exerts its own unique influence\u2014despite, or perhaps precisely because of, the cramped conditions: The Norwegians have won all five of their most recent home games in European competition. 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BVB Managing Director Lars Ricken, for example, spoke after the draw about the Norwegians as an \u201cold acquaintance with whom we still have a score to settle.\u201d Head Coach Niko Kovac had already described the club as a \u201cmodel project for many others\u201d even before their first matchup.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img data-assetref=\"svensson-bodoe-1791813842415\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/10/12/vorbericht-bod--glimt/svensson-bodoe.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>For BVB, this is a matchup against an opponent that has made a name for itself in a very short time. On Wednesday evening, the Black and Yellows will find out just how brightly the \u201cLightning\u201d can actually shine at the Arctic Circle.<br>\n<i>Mats-Yannick Roth<\/i><\/p>\n","title":"Text","multiValue":false,"value":"<p>Bodø, in northern Norway, is home to about 45,000 people, and Aspmyra Stadium\u2014the home ground of Bodø/Glimt\u2014has a capacity of 8,200 spectators. 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