We don't even need convoluted reasons. it's simple, that Bayern Munich is above the level of Borussia Dortmund, it's that simple. We don't need to refer to last season, as you said in another point, Dortmund's performance has not been very consistent this season. Even though they are doing quite well this season, their individual performance, especially their center forward, is having problems. we can refer to Haller, who has not been able to score a single goal in this competition. Likewise with Fullkrug, he has only been able to score 2 goals in 9 matches. and this, is a serious problem for Edin Terzic for his squad. However, he can still rely on other players to score goals. and because of that, Terzic is still able to maintain his squad without losing in the Bundesliga. even though 3 of the matches ended in a draw.
In the match against Bayerm Munich this week, it is clear that Bayern is always the favorite and superior team. Moreover, now they are playing further and further and are in a position on fire. plus, the return of the main goalkeeper to strengthen their crossbar. It's just that in football it's unique. Every meeting, the course of the match always presents a different atmosphere. despite the fact, based on H2H Dortmund always loses to Bayern. but as I said, during a normal 90 minute match, anything can happen. That's why, every season, competitions are always held. We'll see, ahead of this week's match. What is certain is that before hosting Bayern, Dortmund will host a match against Hoffenheim at the DFB Fokal. On paper, Dortmund should be able to win this match.
Bayern is definitely the better team, and this year it's even bigger difference. Don't mind them looking like second, Leverkusen had a great start to the season, 8 wins and just one draw, so it does look like it's going to be different and difficult to handle, but at the end of the day I think it's clear that we are talking about a situation that would be unsustainable for the season, Leverkusen can't keep this up and Bayern can.
Bayern has build one of their best teams in recent memory, getting both a great defender, and also a great striker. They do lack goalkeeper to be fair, I think they could have gotten a better goalkeeper, Neuer is very old now, finding someone that is younger would be fine, but overall they are great.