Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund will lock horns in Der Klassiker on Saturday in Munich. This match features the top two teams in the Bundesliga. Bayern will try to extend its lead at the top of the table, while Dortmund will aim to pull closer to the leaders with a victory. Before this huge match kicks off from Germany, continue reading to get my Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund prediction.
Our Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund Pick
- Pick: Bayern Munich to win & keep a clean sheet
- Confidence: 4/5
Bayern vs Dortmund Preview
Bayern Munich have made a statement to start the 2025–26 campaign, winning all 10 of their matches across Bundesliga and cup competitions. They have scored 25 goals in six Bundesliga matches, allowing just three goals in return. Dortmund have also impressed early in the year. They remain unbeaten across domestic and European play and their defense has conceded only once in their last five league outings.
This edition of “Der Klassiker” comes at an important point in the Bundesliga season. Bayern lead the Bundesliga, four points ahead of Dortmund. Bayern’s confidence is sky-high and coach Vincent Kompany has praised Harry Kane’s output. Kane has already netted 11 league goals and is leading the scoring charts. If Kane continues firing in goals in this match, Bayern could move seven points clear of Dortmund by the end of the weekend.
This has been an evenly-matched fixture over the last two years. These teams are 1-1-2 against each other in their last four Bundesliga matches. Both teams have earned one win over that span, while the last two matches between them have ended in draws. Another highly competitive match is expected here with so much on the line in the league standings.
Betting Insights
- Bayern is a heavy favorite to win this match at -290. Dortmund is +600 to get the win and the draw stands at +425.
- The over/under for this match stands at 3.5 goals. The over is -120 and the under is -105.
- Harry Kane is -185 to be the first goal scorer in this match and is heavily favored to be on the scoresheet first.
Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund Prediction
I expect a fierce battle in this rivalry match, but Bayern’s superiority on the attack and their edge at the Allianz Arena should see them through. Bayern has kept a clean sheet in each of their last two Bundesliga matches. And while holding Dortmund scoreless will be a significant challenge, I think that Bayern will do just that in this match.
My best bet for this match is for Bayern Munich to win and for them to keep a clean sheet in the process. Betting the match this way helps to offset the considerable vig that must be laid in order to back Bayern just to win the match. And with the way Bayern has been playing, it is certainly an outcome that is likely.
Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund Model Projection
Score Projection: Bayern Munich 2 – Borussia Dortmund 0
Win Probability: Bayern Munich 72%, Borussia Dortmund 15%, Draw 13%
