Dortmund will only be in the top four next season, but there's little belief that Dortmund might finish second next season if other teams don't perform significantly better. Since there aren't many teams in the Bundesliga with the same strength as Bayern Munich, Dortmund could have a chance to finish second next season. However, teams like Leipzig and several others could pose serious obstacles for Dortmund and Bayern Munich next season.
Finishing second isn't difficult for Dortmund, as other teams in the Bundesliga aren't doing particularly well right now, especially considering Leverkusen, who are entering a new era after Xabi Alonso left for Real Madrid. However, Dortmund's current strength isn't particularly strong either, as they haven't made many changes, making it difficult to say whether they can catch up to the runner-up spot. In terms of the title race, almost no team can match Bayern Munich, so next season, the few challengers will only be chasing the top three.