Headline: Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund Set for Derby Showdown in Bundesliga
Bayern Munich prepares to welcome Borussia Dortmund in the highly anticipated matchup known as Der Klassiker on Saturday at the Allianz Arena. This clash marks a significant event in German football, especially with both teams currently occupying the top two positions in the Bundesliga table, level on points. However, Bayern holds the advantage over Dortmund in goal differential.
Recently, Bayern has demonstrated dominance in this rivalry, having swept last season’s series, following two draws in the previous year. Both teams face the challenge of recovering from midweek fixtures, with Dortmund playing Werder Bremen at home on Tuesday, and Bayern competing against Magdeburg on Wednesday.
Fans eager to catch the action can find the details for streaming and viewing below.
How to watch Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund live: Stream, TV, start time
Kick off time: 1:30pm ET Saturday, October 31
Venue: Allianz Arena — Munich
TV/stream links: USA Network | Peacock (en Espanol)
Der Klassiker history: Bayern vs Dortmund all-time, recent results
Dortmund managed a victory at the Allianz Arena in the league on March 30, 2024, breaking a challenging streak of one draw and nine losses against Bayern. Since January 2019, Bayern has excelled in Bundesliga Klassikers, holding a record of 11 wins, three draws, and just one loss. Bayern also defeated Dortmund 2-1 in the German SuperCup this August.
Overall, since their first meeting in 1965, Bayern leads with 70 wins, 37 draws, and 33 losses, including 56 wins, 32 draws, and 26 losses in the Bundesliga.
Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund team news
For Bayern Munich, manager Vincent Kompany is unlikely to be on the sidelines as he recovers from an illness. The team also faces challenges with injuries to Luis Diaz and Jamal Musiala, while Min-jae Kim may have a chance to return. However, long-term absentees include Manuel Neuer and Aleksandar Pavlovic, alongside the injured Bara Ndiaye.
Dortmund will miss five players during this encounter. Kaua Prates and Justin Lerma are nearing returns, while Konstantinos Karetsas, Giannis Konstantelias, and Emre Can remain out due to longer-term injuries.
Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund prediction
Bayern Munich enters this match as the strong favorites considering their recent performance against Dortmund. Historically, these encounters showcase several goals, and matches have rarely ended without scoring from either side—there have only been two 1-0 games since the last goalless draw in 2016. While Dortmund may look to capitalize on being well-rested, the prediction stands at Bayern Munich 1-1 Borussia Dortmund.
