Bundesliga: Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

Published at :March 29, 2024 at 2:06 PM

Modified at :March 29, 2024 at 2:06 PM

Germany’s top clubs gear up for the 135th edition of Der Klassiker

Leverkusen’s relentless success continues to maintain a 10-point gap between them and the defending champions, Bayern Munich, in the league standings. In what could potentially be Bayern’s most challenging league fixture remaining, they must avoid allowing the gap to widen to 13 points this week. Such an outcome would effectively conclude the title race.

Borussia Dortmund face a further 10-point deficit against their upcoming opponents, relying on their Champions League journey to alleviate pressure on manager Edin Terzic. Facing a tougher lineup of matches, Dortmund’s precarious fourth-place position could be in jeopardy this weekend. They might even slip out of the top four before their own match, considering Leipzig’s earlier kick-off on the same day.

Kick-Off:

Saturday, 30 March 2024 at 9:30 PM GST (11:00 PM IST)

Location: Allianz Arena

Form

Bayern Munich (all competitions): L-L-W-D-W

Borussia Dortmund (all competitions): L-W-W-W-W

Players to Watch

Harry Kane (Bayern Munich)

Harry Kane has emerged as a crucial figure, having scored four goals in the recent matches. The Englishman’s contribution has been instrumental in Bayern’s recent triumphs. Kane’s almost flawless technique, characterized by his ability to score with both feet and place shots in the corners, will be of utmost importance in the upcoming game. He is poised to be the pivotal player in the upcoming match against their arch rivals.

Last time around 🔙Harry Kane marked his #DerKlassiker debut with a hattrick as #Bayern went on to win 4-0 against #Dortmund 🔥#kane #bundesliga #FootballAsItsMeantToBe #BVB #football pic.twitter.com/t2pRDjffZl
— Khel Now World Football (@KhelNowWF) March 28, 2024

Donyell Malen (Borussia Dortmund)

The Dutch winger undoubtedly stands out as one of the most thrilling players within the current Dortmund squad under the management of Edin Terzic. He is exceptionally fast on the field, showcasing remarkable dribbling abilities and a knack for prolific goal-scoring. He is a complete package of a modern day forward, he has scored 11 goals for Dortmund this season in the Bundesliga.

Match Facts

Bayern Munich have not suffered as many defeats as they have suffered to Borussia Dortmund.
Borussia Dortmund have failed to beat Bayern Munich in the last 11 competitive matches.
Bayern Munich are producing the second-best Bundesliga season for a runner up.

Injury & Team News

Kane has returned to training with Bayern despite departing the England camp early due to a minor injury over the weekend. Aleksandar Pavlovic has also resumed training after recovering from tonsillitis during the break, and Tuchel is optimistic about the availability of Leroy Sane and Manuel Neuer, both of whom missed Germany duty. Sacha Boey faces an extended period on the sidelines with a hamstring tear, posing a potential crisis for Bayern at right-back with Noussair Mazraoui still unavailable.

Good news for FC Bayern as Harry Kane is back in team training, ready and for the upcoming #DerKlassiker against Dortmund this weekend 🔥#Kane #Bayern #Bundesliga pic.twitter.com/C8VWVxE2mF
— Khel Now World Football (@KhelNowWF) March 27, 2024

Marcel Sabitzer, having featured for Austria during the break, will continue serving his club suspension, missing the opportunity to face his former team. Ramy Bensebaini’s season appears to be over after lasting just 18 minutes for Algeria before being substituted against Bolivia. He is set to join goalkeeper Gregor Kobel on the sidelines. However, Julian Ryerson is expected to return after recovering from illness to feature for Norway in their recent international fixture.

Head to Head

Total Matches – 134

Bayern Munich wins – 67

Borussia Dortmund wins – 32

Draws – 35

Predicted Lineup for Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund

Bayern Munich predicted lienup (4-2-3-1):

Ulreich; Kimmich, Dier, De Ligt, Davies; Laimer, Goretzka; Sane, Muller, Musiala; Kane

Borussia Dortmund predicted lineup (4-3-3):

Kobel; Ryerson, Hummels, Schlotterbeck, Maatsen; Ozcan, Can, Brandt; Sancho, Fullkrug, Malen

Match Prediction for Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund

Following Bayern’s challenging run of form in February, which appears to be a thing of the past, the pressure is on them to prolong the title race by securing another victory against familiar opponents they have frequently outperformed. While Dortmund boast an impressive record of just one loss in their last 16 away Bundesliga matches, their historical struggles in this fixture, particularly at the Allianz Arena, may prove detrimental once again.

Prediction: Bayern Munich 2-1 Borussia Dortmund

Telecast

India: Sony Sports Network, SonyLIV

UK: Sky Sports

USA: ESPN

Nigeria: SportyTV

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