I don't think Dortmund will be a fierce competitor in the Bundesliga title race this season, they have undergone a lot of changes and on the other hand Bundesliga teams like Leverkusen, Leipzig and also Bayern have improved much stronger, it is the opposite of Dortmund so I doubt a little that Dortmund will compete fiercely in the title race especially this season they have a new coach of course every new coach needs to adapt in building a team as well as for Dortmund's new coach this season.
You're right. Dortmund placed below Leipzig. But we're still at the early season, and so many things can happen till the middle of season.
The odds above say Bayern Munich is the favorite to win. Leverkusen is in second place. But, I'm a bit disappointed. The gap between Leverkusen and Leipzig is big. Also, Dortmund is in 4th place, behind Leipzig.
It seems to me Dortmund is only competing for the UCL. I'm getting skeptical to think they can become a title contender this season.
Bayern munich and Bayern Leverkusen remain the stongest title contender.