Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund Preview, prediction, injury news & lineups | Bundesliga 2026-27
The previous Der Klassiker ended in favour of the Bavarians!
Bayern Munich will go head-to-head against Borussia Dortmund for their Matchweek 8 fixture of the Bundesliga 2026-27 campaign. This high-voltage clash will take place at the Allianz Arena.
The Bavarians are on a top run of form and are unbeaten in the German top division for now. They secured a 3-1 win against SC Freiburg in their last league outing and then went on to defeat FC Magdeburg in what was a dominant 6-1 win for them in the DFB Pokal match. Vincent Kompany’s men will only be looking to extend their winning run.
For their upcoming fixture, Bayern Munich are going to be at home. This will be a massive advantage for them. They are currently sitting at the top of the table and with a win against Dortmund, they can have a three-point lead in the title race.
The Niko Kovac-led side have been performing well domestically and will be keen to continue their positive run of form. However, the upcoming Bundesliga fixture is going to be the toughest contest for them this season. The Black and Yellow have the same number of points as the Bavarians and are in second place on the league table.
They are also enjoying an unbeaten run in the domestic competition for now. A win against Bayern will get them the top spot on the points table. For their upcoming fixture, Borussia Dortmund will be the visiting side, and this might create a little bit of an issue for them.
Kick-off:
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- Location: Munich, Germany
- Stadium: Allianz Arena
- Date: Saturday, October 31
- Kick-off Time: 11:00 pm IST/ 05:30 pm GMT/ 01:30 pm ET/ 10:30 am PT
- Referee: Tobias Stieler
- VAR: In use
Form:
Bayern: D-W-D-W-W
Dortmund: L-D-W-W-W
Players to Watch
Michael Olise (Bayern Munich)
Michael Olise continues to put in sensational efforts for Bayern Munich. He scored a sensational brace in the German Cup contest, helping his side secure a win. The 24-year-old Frenchman has been in a top run of form since last season.
He will be looking to engrave his name on the score sheet once again. Other than scoring goals, he can create plays for his fellow teammates.
Serhou Guirassy (Borussia Dortmund)
The 30-year-old forward will have a crucial role to play in the final third for Borussia Dortmund. He will be looking to step up his game so that he can help his side stand a chance against the Bavarians. Serhou Guirassy was one of the goal scorers for BVB in their cup win against Werder Bremen.
He has scored two goals in the Bundesliga this season and will be looking to add more to his tally.
Match Facts
- Bayern Munich are undefeated in 18 matches.
- Borussia Dortmund are on a three-match winning streak.
- BVB have failed to defeat the Bavarians in their last five attempts.
Betting Tips & Odds
- Bayern Munich to win @4/11 Coral
- Harry Kane to score @4/7 Ladbrokes
- Goals over 3.5 @4/6 bet365
Injury and Team News
Luis Diaz, Jamal Musiala, Manuel Neuer, and Bara Ndiaye are not going to be in action for Bayern Munich. They are injured. Vincent Kompany will also be absent from the sideline, as he is still recovering.
Borussia Dortmund will miss out on the services of Emre Can, Giannis Konstantelias, Justin Lerma, Konstantinos Karetsas and Kaua Prates due to their injuries.
Head-to-Head
Matches played: 140
Bayern Munich (wins): 72
Borussia Dortmund (wins): 35
Draws: 33
Predicted Lineups
Bayern Munich predicted XI (4-2-3-1)
Urbig (GK); Stanisic, Upamecano, Tah, Davies; Kimmich, Pavlovic; Olise, Karl, Gnabry; Kane
Dortmund predicted XI (3-4-2-1)
Kobel (GK); Mane, Anton, Schlotterbeck; Ryerson, Bellingham, Nmecha, Svensson; Silva, Beier; Guirassy
Match Prediction
Bayern Munich will be feeling confident at home, as this will be one of the advantages for them. Borussia Dortmund will be looking to bring a tough fight for the hosts.
Vincent Kompany’s men are likely to emerge victorious and secure three points in their upcoming Bundesliga fixture.
Prediction: Bayern Munich 3-2 Borussia Dortmund
Telecast Details
India: Zee5, Unite8 Sports
Germany: Sky Deutschland, DAZN
UK: Sky Sports, Amazon Prime Video, BBC
USA: USA Networks, Peacock
When and where is the Bayern Munich vs Dortmund Bundesliga match?
This intense outing is set to take place at Allianz Arena on October 31.
Where and how to watch Bundesliga live in India?
Zee5 can be used to watch live streams of all the matches.
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