With eight points between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund, the race for the Bundesliga title isn’t over. However, it could be well over or primed for an edgy finish depending on the results from der klassiker.
A few weeks ago, the gap between Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich was reduced from 11 points to 5 points. However, a couple of draws for Dortmund have seen Bayern increase their lead to 8 points.
As things stand, Bayern are comfortably ahead in the Bundesliga title race, but they will have more respite if they beat Dortmund to extend the lead to 11 points once again. Bayern will be expecting their front three of Olise, Diaz, and Kane, who all have double digits in terms of goal and assists, to power them to another victory.
🔴⚪️ 𝗗𝗘𝗥 𝗞𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗞𝗘𝗥 🟡⚫️
Ladies and gentlemen, today is the day! 👊🔥
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🏆 @Bundesliga_EN
⌚️ 18:30 CET
🏟️ Signal Iduna Park
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For Borussia Dortmund, their first loss this year came in their elimination from the UCL at the hands of Atalanta and Kovac will be expecting a good response from his team when they face Bayern Munich.
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Kovač confirmed in his press conference that Schlotterbeck is fit to start, but Süle and Mane are still out. Ryerson will also miss the game as he serves a yellow card suspension.
For Bayern Munich, Alphonso Davies, Hiroki Ito, and Manuel Neuer are set to miss out for Bayern as they are all suffering from torn muscle fibre
Borussia Dortmund vs Bayern Munich Predicted XI
Borussia Dortmund Predicted lineup:
Kobel – Can, Anton, Schlotterbeck – Couto, Bellingham, Nmecha, Svensson – Adeyemi, Beier – Guirassy
Bayern Munich Predicted lineup:
Urbig – Stanisic, Upamecano, Tah, Laimer – Kimmich, Pavlović – Olise, Gnabry, Díaz – Kane
