Most successful BVB coach ever: Kovac on verge of special milestone | OneFootball

Before the away game against VfL Wolfsburg, Niko Kovac stands on the brink of a significant milestone in his coaching career. With another victory, the BVB coach could further enhance his remarkable Dortmund record.

When Borussia Dortmund takes on VfL Wolfsburg on Saturday (3:30 PM), it's not just about crucial points in the title race for Niko Kovac, but also a personal milestone. With a win in Lower Saxony, the 54-year-old would celebrate his 100th victory as a head coach in the Bundesliga. It would also be a special moment in the 216th game of his career in Germany's top flight.

Sportingly, the duel comes at the right time. Borussia Dortmund has recently shown a clear upward trend, securing four consecutive Bundesliga victories. If this winning streak continues in Wolfsburg, the Black and Yellows could at least temporarily close the gap to three points behind FC Bayern. The record champions will host TSG Hoffenheim in the top match on Sunday.

For Kovac, the success would be remarkable in several ways. On one hand, he would further solidify his position as the most successful coach in the current Bundesliga. His 99 victories so far are spread across several stations: 29 with FC Bayern, 29 with Eintracht Frankfurt, 19 with VfL Wolfsburg, and 22 with Borussia Dortmund. No other coach in the top flight currently has a comparable number of wins.

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On the other hand, Kovac is making history at Dortmund. In the 34 Bundesliga matches under his leadership so far, BVB has collected 73 points – a tally that would have sufficed for the German championship in some seasons. The average of around 2.2 points per game is the best any Dortmund coach has ever achieved in the Bundesliga. This puts Kovac ahead of notable predecessors like Thomas Tuchel, Lucien Favre, or Edin Terzic.

Apart from statistics, the game carries a special note: Kovac returns to one of his former employers. From summer 2022 to March 2024, the Croatian was on the sidelines for Wolfsburg. Now, he aims to take his next big step precisely there.

One thing is certain: A Dortmund victory would not only be of great importance in the battle for top positions but would also further embellish Kovac's extraordinary success record. For the BVB coach, the appearance in Wolfsburg could thus become one of the most symbolic games of his Bundesliga career to date.

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