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German Bundesliga - Bayern Munchen VS Borussia Dortmund Prediction
German Bundesliga - Bayern Munchen VS Borussia Dortmund
Match Time:13-04-2025 00:30 Sunday (GMT+8)
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Bayern Munich
Vincent Kompany will once again have to contend with a depleted squad as Bayern Munich prepare for the Klassiker clash with Borussia Dortmund. Several key figures remain on the sidelines, significantly weakening both the defensive and attacking depth of the squad.
In defence, Alphonso Davies, Dayot Upamecano, and Hiroki Ito have all been ruled out due to injuries, robbing Bayern Munich of experience and athleticism at the back. Meanwhile, goalkeeping icon Manuel Neuer remains unavailable, and third-choice keeper Tarek Buchmann is also out of contention. As a result, Jonas Urbig is expected to continue in goal.
Midfield options have also taken a hit, with Aleksandar Pavlovic still sidelined and likely to miss a few more days. In attack, Jamal Musiala and Kingsley Coman are both unavailable, adding further pressure on Harry Kane and the remaining creative outlets to deliver.
Despite the absentees, Bayern are expected to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Jonas Urbig will start in goal, shielded by a back four of Konrad Laimer at right-back, Eric Dier and Kim Min-jae as the central pairing, and Josip Stanisic on the left.
In central midfield, Joshua Kimmich will anchor the double pivot alongside Joao Palhinha, offering both control and defensive solidity in the absence of Pavlović. Further forward, Michael Olise will feature on the right wing, with Thomas Müller taking up the No. 10 role just behind the striker and Serge Gnabry operating on the left flank.
Harry Kane will lead the line as the central striker, carrying Bayern’s primary goal threat. The England captain will look to add to his impressive tally this season and punish a Dortmund defence that has looked vulnerable against elite opposition.
Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund head into Der Klassiker with relatively few injury issues, but two key absentees will impact their structure for the trip to Munich. Nico Schlotterbeck, a regular presence at the heart of the defence, is ruled out due to injury, while midfield workhorse Marcel Sabitzer is also unavailable as he continues to recover from a muscular issue.
With Schlotterbeck missing, manager Niko Kovac is expected to field Emre Can in a deeper defensive role, partnering Waldemar Anton at centre-back. Can, who is typically deployed in midfield, has shown versatility in slotting into defence when required.
In midfield, the absence of Sabitzer opens the door for Pascal Groß to start in the double pivot, likely alongside the youthful and energetic Carney Chukwuemeka, who has grown in influence since his move to Dortmund.
Borussia Dortmund are expected to deploy their standard 4-2-3-1 formation. Gregor Kobel will take his usual place between the sticks, with Julian Ryerson at right-back and Ramy Bensebaini at left-back, providing width and overlapping support on either flank. The central defensive pairing of Emre Can and Waldemar Anton will be tasked with containing Bayern’s prolific front line.
In midfield, Pascal Gross and Carney Chukwuemeka will form the central duo, balancing control, ball distribution, and defensive responsibilities. Further forward, Karim Adeyemi will operate on the right wing, Julian Brandt will serve as the central attacking midfielder, and Jamie Gittens will start from the left.
Leading the line will be Serhou Guirassy, who offers physicality, intelligent movement, and a clinical edge inside the box. With Adeyemi and Bynoe-Gittens providing pace on the flanks, Guirassy will look to exploit any gaps in Bayern’s injury-hit backline and continue his goalscoring form in a high-pressure fixture.
Bayern Munich possible starting lineup:
Urbig; Laimer, Dier, Kim, Stanisic; Kimmich, Palhinha; Olise, Muller, Gnabry; Kane
Borussia Dortmund possible starting lineup:
Kobel; Ryerson, Can, Anton, Bensebaini; Gross, Chukwuemeka; Adeyemi, Brandt, Bynoe-Gittens; Guirassy
Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
Bayern Munich have a good historical record in Der Klassiker and have won 67 out of the 136 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Borussia Dortmund's 33 victories.
Bayern Munich have suffered 33 defeats against Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga - more defeats than they have faced against any other opponent in the history of the competition.
Borussia Dortmund are unbeaten in their last four matches against the league leaders in the Bundesliga - the longest such run by any team in the competition.
Borussia Dortmund have picked up 12 points in their last six matches in the Bundesliga - only Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen have been more successful than them in the competition during this period.
Prediction: Bayern Munich 2-2 Borussia Dortmund
Bayern are dealing with numerous injury absentees, and they face a Dortmund side that will want to stop them from winning the title. BVB have also found goals easier to come by, and it would not be surprising if Saturday's game was an entertaining clash between two vulnerable sides.
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