Looking at what happened to Dortmund in this case, they can actually be said to be the same for every season because if we really realize what they always do at the beginning of the season then indeed this season is not too much different from what they did last season. It's just that the difference that occurs here is when previously there were not several clubs that were enough to be a surprise in the competition in the top 4 but now it has begun to be felt. Now especially when talking about the beginning of the season now we know how impressive VFB's performance was even though it has now begun to slacken. In addition, Leverkusen are also back on a very good track for them and the 2 usual suspects Dortmund and Leipzig are definitely being challenged although this season Freiburg and Union Berlin are not as scary as previous seasons but this will provide more competition for Dortmund.
But whatever happens I still believe in Dortmund right now, not for the championship but to stay in the Champions League because they always do that.
Over the years, every season, we've seen certain teams leading the top chart of the Bundesliga and there's been some levels of consistency especially for Munich who's most of the time finished at the first position. Before now, Leverkusen and Stuttgart weren't even seen near the top four, it was always a Munich, Dortmund show but there's been much of a difference this season. Now there's a kinda rub shoulders between these teams, Leverkusen and Stuttgart who's been on the sidelines for seasons have now come up to be competitive for the trophy.
Since the season began, they've been able to be threats to the trophy race, Munich now have to be extra cautious in their games too. They've lost twice in a row and it's kept the ints between them and Leverkusen. Also for Stuttgart who's been doing their best to keep their spot in the top 4 space. It's very much impression that this season took a different turn in the Bundesliga. Leipzig and Dortmund still have to strive to regain back their usual space on the table because currently, they're seemingly below the top 3, although with not much points difference which they still have a chance to meet up with.