Borussia Dortmund vs Bayern Munich Predictions

• Bayern lost to a third-tier side in midweek
• Dortmund are unbeaten in the Bundesliga this term
• The hosts have won 1-0 in three of their last four games

Bayern wounded after cup shocker

It’s rare that Bayern Munich head into Der Klassiker with a point to prove, but their loss to third-tier Saarbrucken on Wednesday was an incredible setback. Their treble chances are rarely over by November, while a loss of that magnitude must have shaken the side.

Thomas Tuchel’s spell at Bayern has been far from steady. They did everything in their power to blow the Bundesliga title last term, while they trail Bayer Leverkusen in the title race this year after drawing with both them and RB Leipzig. Starting the campaign with a 3-0 loss at home to Leipzig in the Super Cup was another setback. That should offer Dortmund the chance to make a statement this week.

Dortmund can maintain unbeaten start

The hosts are outsiders for this clash but not only are Bayern struggling, but Dortmund have made an unbeaten start to this Bundesliga campaign. They’ve scored 20 times to prove their attacking intent, which has included Julian Brandt scoring in three straight league games.

However, the improvement from Dortmund has come at the defensive end. They’ve won 1-0 in three of their last four, which has seen them take all three points at Newcastle and shut down a high-flying Hoffenheim side in the cup this week.

Across 14 games this term, Dortmund’s only defeat was a loss at PSG in the Champions League. With home advantage, Bayern looking wounded and Dortmund stepping up their organisation defensively, the hosts are great value to avoid defeat.