These two teams are quite evenly matched, but Bayern hold the edge over its rivals. Bayern are the favourite as they have some top level players, but Dortmund also boast stars of their own. The best bet for this clash in goal-goal and /or over 2.5
Match info: Bundesliga
Venue: Allianz Arena, Munich
Date: Saturday, 18th October 2025
Time: 5:30 pm Nigerian time
The first Der Klassiker (The Classic) of the new season is upon us, with Bayern Munich hosting Borussia Dortmund at the Allianz Arena this Saturday night.
The defending champions have made a perfect start to the season, and they will be determined to use their momentum in order to end their three-match winless run against the Black and Yellow.
Head-to-head:
- Bayern Munich have won 32 of the last 62 meetings between the two teams.
- Borussia Dortmund recorded 16 victories.
- The remaining 14 clashes ended in draws.
- Bayern Munich haven’t lost in any of their last 10 home matches.
- Borussia Dortmund have scored at least one goal in 16 consecutive matches.
- The most common result of matches between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund when Bayern Munich are playing at home is 2-1. Five matches have ended with this result.
- Eight of their last 10 encounters produced at least four goals.
Form:
- Bayern Munich in the league: W-W-W-W-W
- Bayern Munich in all competitions: W-W-W-W-W
- Borussia Dortmund in the league: W-W-W-W-D
- Borussia Dortmund in all competitions: D-W-W-W-D
Team News:
- In the Bayern Munich squad, Hiroki Ito, Jamal Musiala, Josip Stanisic, Jonas Urbig, and Alphonso Davies are out with respective injuries.
- In the Borussia Dortmund squad, Julien Duranville, Emre Caan, and Aaron Anselmino are out with injuries.
Player(s) to watch:
- Harry Kane has literally been a “hurricane” for his club with his propensity to find the back of the net. The English forward is presently the leading goal-scorer in the Bundesliga with 11 goals. Kane, who seems to do no wrong, is in the prime of his career and a menace to the opposition defence. Keeping him in check is never an easy task, as he always tends to get the better of his markers. The Leytonstone-born player is so consistent with scoring for Bayern that he has scored a staggering 103 goals in 106 matches.
- Serhou Guirassy is the one Dortmund rely upon for goals. The Guinea international might be trailing behind Kane in terms of goals scored this season (4), but that in no way undermines his effectiveness. Guirassy, who is well known for his skills and scoring breathtaking goals, is more than capable of changing the complexion of the game at any moment. Dortmund bought Guirassy for a mere 18 million euros from VfB Stuttgart, and he is certainly giving back to the club more than his worth, scoring 44 goals in 58 games. He has also made 12 assists in the process.