Borussia Dortmund – Bayern Munich: who will triumph in Der Klassiker?
On Saturday, 28 February, we are set for a blockbuster showdown – Der Klassiker – as Borussia Dortmund face Bayern Munich. Kick-off is scheduled for 18:30 CET, and I am offering a betting pick for this clash.
Borussia Dortmund – Bayern Munich: match facts and head-to-head
- Borussia have lost just one of their last five matches.
- Dortmund are on a six-match scoring streak.
- At home, Borussia have won their last three matches.
- Only in three matches this season have Borussia failed to find the net.
- Bayern Munich are unbeaten in six matches.
- Bayern currently boast the most potent attack in the Bundesliga – 85 goals scored.
- Bayern have the best defence in the league with 21 goals conceded, while Borussia rank second with 22 conceded.
- Bayern have not lost a single match to nil this season.
- In 69% of their matches this season, Bayern have scored in both halves, compared to 47% for Borussia.
- In the previous meeting, Bayern defeated Borussia 2:1.
Borussia Dortmund – Bayern Munich: match preview
Borussia are chasing the league leaders, who happen to be Bayern. It is a showdown between second and first place in the Bundesliga. The gap between the sides stands at eight points, making this encounter crucial for Dortmund’s title ambitions.
The Black and Yellows have collected 52 points from 23 league matches. They drew 2:2 with Leipzig in their previous outing. Dortmund are unbeaten in 16 Bundesliga matches, although five of those have ended in draws. In midweek, however, Borussia suffered a heavy 1:4 defeat to Atalanta in the UEFA Champions League and were eliminated from the competition. Domestically, they possess the second-best attack and defence in the league.
Bayern Munich lead the way in both attacking and defensive metrics in the Bundesliga. After 23 rounds, they have amassed 60 points and sit top of the table. They are in solid form, unbeaten in six matches and victorious in five of them. Bayern did not feature in the previous Champions League round, having secured direct qualification to the Round of 16. Should Bayern win this match, they would extend their lead to 11 points and take a significant step towards the title.
Probable line-ups
- Borussia Dortmund: Kobel; Anton, Schlotterbeck, Bensebaini; Couto, Bellingham, Nmecha, Svensson; Adeyemi, Brandt; Guirassy
- Bayern Munich: Neuer; Laimer, Upamecano, Tah, Stanisic; Kimmich, Pavlovic; Olise, Musiala, Diaz; Kane
Prediction
We are in for a compelling clash between the top two sides in Germany. I expect an open, high-scoring affair and suggest backing over 3 total goals.
