Bayern Munich v Borussia Dortmund Prediction and Betting Tips

Saturday | 16:30 UTC | Allianz Arena | Bundesliga

Der Klassiker returns to the Allianz Arena this Saturday, but both sides enter under pressure after tough midweek defeats in Europe. Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund are facing very different priorities, and that could shape how this one plays out.

Bayern Looking to Bounce Back After Inter Loss

Vincent Kompany’s side were beaten 2-1 by Inter Milan in the Champions League this week, a disappointing home result but not a knockout blow. Bayern still hold a six-point cushion over Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga and can afford a slight slip domestically. That said, with Der Klassiker always a high-stakes fixture, Kompany will know the fans expect a reaction. He could rest some key names with the Inter rematch ahead, but history suggests Bayern rarely take this derby lightly.

Dortmund Might Go All-In on Klassiker

Borussia Dortmund, on the other hand, were battered 4-0 by Barcelona at the Estadi Olímpic and look all but out of Europe. That result might free up Niko Kovac to throw everything into this derby. Dortmund still have Top 4 ambitions and need every available point from their last 6 games. Sitting just outside the Champions League spots, this could be a key opportunity to capitalise on any rotation from Bayern. Expect Kovac to go strong.

How the Bookies See It

Bayern Munich are heavy favourites at 1.43, while the draw is out at 5.00. Borussia Dortmund are priced at 6.20 to take all three points. These big odds for a derby are reflective of the current gap in form and squad strength.

Head-to-Head: Bayern’s Recent Edge

Bayern have dominated this rivalry in recent seasons, with 7 wins in the last 10 meetings. Dortmund have only 1 win in that time, although the reverse fixture ended 1-1 — thanks to a late Harry Kane equaliser. Goals have been a theme here, with 8 of the last 10 meetings going over 3.5, though the most recent two stayed under.

Players to Watch

Harry Kane continues to chase the Bundesliga golden boot and will start unless injured. But the real star in recent weeks has been Michael Olise. The Frenchman leads the league with 10 assists and has been central to Bayern’s attacking link-up play. He also set up the equaliser in the reverse fixture. For Dortmund, Guirassy is the main threat, though they’ll need a sharper all-around performance to trouble Bayern in Munich.

Predicted Lineups

Bayern Munich: Urbig; Stanisic, Kim, Dier, Laimer; Kimmich, Palhinha; Sane, Muller, Olise; Kane
Borussia Dortmund: Kobel; Bensebaini, Can, Anton, Ryerson; Gross, Gittens, Chukwuemeka, Brandt, Adeyemi; Guirassy

Stephen’s Betting Tips

Both sides are licking their wounds from Europe, but this is still Der Klassiker — and that means goals. Bayern should have enough to edge it.

✅ Both Teams to Score – 1.57
✅ Bayern Munich to Win & Over 2.5 Goals – 1.78
✅ Michael Olise to Register 1+ Assists – 3.50

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Odds correct at time of writing.