Borussia have made this game against Hoffenheim look easy so far. Honestly, I thought both teams were going to exchange goals today. Although Hoffenheim have good stats and had a chance to level the score, Dortmund were lucky. Although the match is not over yet and there are often surprises in the final minutes, I think the result will not change.
Borussia Dortmund looks like the team that is going to give Bayern a run for their money in this season. I really enjoyed the game though I was expecting to see more goals. Well, at least they didn't get a draw. However, from my observation, Edin Terzić needs to do something about their defense. It needs a little shake-up or reformation something in their direction whereby they can compensate for the lapses of the fullbacks.
Borussia Dortmund didn't do anything outstanding that will warrant us to start seeing them as something greater than the Dortmund we know. They are still Dortmund and they will remain inconsistent, they don't really have much replacement for their sold players, so what will make you think that they are ready to fight Bayern. Just because they won with a lone goal?
I'm happy to see Dortmund win again, although so far Dortmund's performance has been quite good this season,
but like you said Dortmund have not looked convincing can compete with Bayern to win the Bundesliga trophy this season.
Because Dortmund have not played consistently this season, even two weeks before against Bremen,
Dortmund suffered defeat at their own home. Even as you said there is no one who can replace Haaland yet,
although Dortmund have brought in some new players. Moreover, Dortmund often experience a decline in performance near the end of the season.
So I think Bayern is still the strongest candidate to win the Bundesliga trophy this season,
too difficult for Dortmund or other teams to end Bayern's dominance in the Bundesliga.
I think Dortmund will likely return to second place this season.