Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund
Bayern Munich take on Borussia Dortmund at the Allianz Arena this Saturday in a Der Klassiker that could be massive for the title race.
Bayern Munich
Bayern lead the Bundesliga with 68 points, 6 ahead of Leverkusen. They lost to Inter Milan in the Champions League but have been good at home, winning 3-1 against Augsburg. But they have injuries to Alphonso Davies, Dayot Upamecano and Manuel Neuer for Kompany to worry about.
Bayern will likely deploy a 4-2-3-1 formation. Harry Kane will lead the attack, supported by Michael Olise and Serge Gnabry on the wings. Joshua Kimmich and Joao Palhinha will anchor the midfield, while Jonas Urbig will start in goal.
Probable Lineup (4-2-3-1): Urbig; Laimer, Dier, Kim, Stanisic; Kimmich, Palhinha; Olise, Muller, Gnabry; Kane.
Borussia Dortmund
Dortmund are 8th in the Bundesliga with 41 points. They won 4-1 against Freiburg but have been poor in the Champions League. Nico Schlotterbeck and Marcel Sabitzer are out for this game.
Dortmund are expected to use a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Serhou Guirassy leading the attack. Karim Adeyemi and Jamie Gittens will provide pace on the flanks, while Pascal Gross and Carney Chukwuemeka will anchor the midfield.
Probable Lineup (4-2-3-1): Kobel; Ryerson, Can, Anton, Bensebaini; Gross, Chukwuemeka; Adeyemi, Brandt, Bynoe-Gittens; Guirassy.
Key Stats
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This will be the 137th Bundesliga meeting between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund, the most-played fixture in German top-flight history.
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Borussia Dortmund are unbeaten in their last four Bundesliga matches against Bayern Munich (W1 D3).
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Bayern Munich’s 68 points from 28 games marks their best Bundesliga start since the 2017/18 season.
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Since Niko Kovac took charge in February, no Bundesliga side has recorded more shots (147) or produced a higher xG (20.8) than Borussia Dortmund.
Player to Watch: Harry Kane
Harry Kane has been exceptional for Bayern Munich this season and will be crucial in breaking down Dortmund’s defense. His ability to operate as both a goal scorer and playmaker makes him a nightmare for defenders.
Bayern vs Dortmund Prediction
Despite Dortmund’s recent form, Bayern Munich’s home advantage and attacking talent should lead them to victory in this high-stakes match.
Bayern 3-1 Dortmund
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