Bundesliga 2020/2021: Dortmund vs Bayern Preview and Predictions

In the biggest match of Bundesliga, Borussia Dortmund face off against Bayern Munich at the Signal Iduna Park. Both the teams are vying for the top spot and are on same points with Bayern leading thanks to the goal difference. Moreover, the match will pit the young talents of Haaland, Sancho and Reyna against Lewandowski, Muller and Neuer.

Preview

Bayern Munich are in imperious form this season and have only lost once against Hoffenheim in the league. Moreover, they thrashed Salzburg 6-2 during the midweek in the champions league. The only worry for Bayern is that they will be missing Davies and Goretzka through injuries while Sule is out with coronavirus.

Meanwhile, Dortmund have been quietly picking up wins in the league and have also lost only one match so far. The youngsters in the team have been hugely exciting to watch with Reyna especially catching the eye. Haaland will be expected to get the goals for Dortmund but will be up against the best goalkeeper in the world at the moment in Neuer. Dortmund coach, Favre will have task cut out as he seeks to put up a team to stifle Bayern. Moreover, Dortmund face a crucial wait to see if their main defender Hummels is fit for the match or not. Dortmund will find it exceptionally hard to win the match if Hummels doesn’t make the team.

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The match between Dortmund and Bayern is hugely exciting and previous form doesn’t seem to matter. However, Bayern hold the upper hand in the head to head matches as they have won 25 matches as opposed to 15 wins by Dortmund. Nevertheless, Dortmund will be looking to put a early marker in the race for the title by winning this fixture.

Borussia Dortmund last five matches : W-W-W-W-L

Bayern Munich last five matches : W-W-W-W-W

Still not over this goal ??

Last time out in Dortmund ⏪#BVBFCB #MiaSanMia pic.twitter.com/o54qOeB47A
— FC Bayern (@FCBayernEN) November 6, 2020

Predicted Lineups:

Borussia Dortmund : Burki; Meunier, Witsel, Akanji, Guerreiro; Dahoud, Delaney; Sancho, Brandt, Reus; Haaland

Bayern Munich : Neuer; Pavard, Boateng, Alaba, Hernandez; Tolisso, Kimmich; Gnabry, Muller, Coman; Lewandowski

? Michael Zorc:

"They (Haaland and Lewandowski) are different players. Both score tons of goals, but with the age difference, you shouldn't make comparisons. Erling is obsessed with success, his incredible will is great for us." pic.twitter.com/mzru8cVxqO
— Borussia Dortmund (@BlackYellow) November 6, 2020