Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund Bundesliga Predictions, Tips and Odds: Der Klassiker is here
Bayern Munich host rivals Borussia Dortmund on Saturday at 5:30pm (UK time) hoping to keep their slim Bundesliga title hopes alive. Dortmund, meanwhile, are trying to tighten their grip on a spot in the top four.
Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund predictions
Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund: Predictions |
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Bet | Prediction | Bookmaker odds |
BTTS? | Yes | 4/11 by Midnite |
Correct Score | Bayern Munich 4-1 Borussia Dortmund | 14/1 by Unibet |
First Goalscorer | Jamal Musiala | 6/1 by Copybet |
The stats behind our Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund predictions:
- Bayern Munich are without a clean sheet in their past eight Bundesliga matches.
- Bayern Munich have scored four goals in each of their past two games against Borussia Dortmund.
- Jamal Musiala has scored five goals in his past five Bundesliga games.
A strange Klassiker
A Klassiker this late into the season is often a title decider. But that definitely isn’t the case this season. For the first time in 14 years, Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund meet in the second half of the Bundesliga season without either team being top of the table. The last time that was the case, Bayer Leverkusen were top of the league, ahead of second-placed Bayern on goal difference.
The gap between Bayern and Bayer Leverkusen right now is 10 points, so the chance of them repeating their 2009/10 feat of winning the league is very slim. But they’ll keep going until it is mathematically impossible, knowing that is all they can do. After losing back-to-back matches against Leverkusen and Bochum, Bayern have returned to form in the Bundesliga.
They’ve won three of their past four league games, only dropping points in a 2-2 draw with Freiburg. Bayern went into the international break off the back of a 5-2 win over Darmstadt, coming from behind to avoid any talks of another wobble.
Ten points behind Bayern are Dortmund in fourth, and their fight is a lot different. Dortmund face a fight to ensure Champions League football next season. Of course, they could secure their spot if they go all the way in the competition this season, but Dortmund won’t be fancied even with their more favourable route.
As things stand, Dortmund are just one point clear of fifth-placed RB Leipzig with eight games to play. Draws have been an issue for Dortmund this season with eight in total, but they go into this match on a decent run. After losing to Hoffenheim at the end of February, Dortmund have won three in a row, beating Union Berlin, Werder Bremen and Eintracht Frankfurt.
Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund match tip
Jamal Musiala to score anytime @ 7/4 by Sky Bet
Jamal Musiala is a man in form for Bayern. The German has been directly involved in a goal in each of his past five Bundesliga matches. There have been nine goal involvements in total during that run, with Musiala scoring five. He started the comeback against Darmstadt last time out, and has averaged 1.01 goal involvements per 90 minutes against Dortmund.
Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund odds
Given their dominance of this fixture, it’s no surprise to see Bayern Munich favourites. Even when they are in poor form, you can count on Bayern turning up against Dortmund. The visitors’ chances are hampered by their own struggles this season, in a battle just to secure Champions League football.
Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund team news
Bayern Munich team news |
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In | Out | Doubtful |
– | Sacha Boey, Tarek Buchmann, Bouna Sarr | Raphael Guerreiro, Kingsley Coman, Noussair Mazraoui, Manuel Neuern |
Harry Kane left England duty early but he isn’t expected to miss this game. However, there are doubts around Manuel Neuer after his injury over the international break.
Top Scorer: Harry Kane (31)
Card Magnet: Aleksandar Pavlovic, Matthijs de Ligt (5)
Assist Ace: Leroy Sane (11)
Borussia Dortmund team news |
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In | Out | Doubtful |
– | Marcel Sabitzer, Ramy Bensebaini | Gregor Kobel |
Gregor Kobel pulled out of the Switzerland squad through illness and is a doubt. Marcel Sabitzer misses the game against his former club through suspension.
Top Scorer: Donyell Malen, Niclas Fullkrug (11)
Card Magnet: Donyell Malen (5)
Assist Ace: Julian Brandt (10)
Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund head-to-head
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- 4 December 2021 – Borussia Dortmund 2-3 Bayern Munich – Bundesliga
Bayern Munich are unbeaten in their past 11 games against Borussia Dortmund across all competitions since losing the 2019/20 DFL-Supercup final. Dortmund haven’t beaten Bayern in the league since November 2016.
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