All eyes will be on Allianz Arena as Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund go toe-to-toe with each other in the 29th round of the German Bundesliga on Saturday, 12 April 2025.
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Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund predictions: A high-scoring affair
Key stats
- Four or more goals were scored in nine of the last 11 encounters between these teams.
- Bayern Munich have won 12 of 14 home games in the Bundesliga this season.
- Borussia Dortmund trailed at half-time in six of their last eight meetings with Bayern Munich.
Correct score prediction: Bayern Munich 3-2 Borussia Dortmund
Bayern Munich were victorious in seven of Dortmund's last eight trips to this stadium, scoring at least three goals in six of those victories.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bayern Munich are clear favourites
- HOME: 2/5 (1.40) – 71.4%
- DRAW: 17/4 (5.25) – 19%
- AWAY: 11/2 (6.50) – 15.4%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Bayern Munich suffered a 2-1 home defeat at the hands of Inter Milan in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarterfinal tie earlier this week.
Vincent Company's troops have had the best home record in the Bundesliga, with a 12-1-1 win-draw-loss record at Allianz Arena.
Borussia Dortmund, on the other hand, managed only four wins in 14 away games so far. They are coming off a humiliating 4-0 defeat in the Champions League.
As it stands, Niko Kovac’s men are eighth in the Bundesliga ahead of their encounter with league leaders Bayern Munich.
Bearing that in mind, Bayern Munich are the expected winners at 2/5 (1.40). Teams with these odds generally have a 71.4% probability of winning.
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We have also pointed out that nine of the last 11 meetings between these teams went above the 3.5-goal threshold.
On that note, over 3.5 total goals has an appealing look at 1/1 (2.00). That one has a 50% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Bayern Munich’s dominance to continue?
Bayern Munich have had Borussia Dortmund's number in recent years, as they won 10 of the last 13 clashes between these sides (D2, L1). However, the Bavarian giants are winless in their last two meetings with Dortmund.
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Bayern Munich preview: Plagued by injuries
Bayern Munich have key men missing through injury, including Alfonso Davies, Tarek Buchmann, Jamal Musiala, Dayot Upamecano and Hiroki Ito.
Meanwhile, first-choice goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, Kingsley Coman, and Aleksandar Pavlovic are all questionable for this clash.
Predicted lineup: Urbig (GK), Laimer, Kim, Dier, Stanisic, Palhinha, Kimmich, Olise, Guerreiro, Gnabry & Kane.
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W
Borussia M'gladbach
0
Bayern Munich
2
Germany Bundesliga I 03/05/25
D
RB Leipzig
3
Bayern Munich
3
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W
Mainz
0
Bayern Munich
3
Germany Bundesliga I 19/04/25
W
Heidenheim
0
Bayern Munich
4
UEFA Champions League 16/04/25
D
Inter Milan
2
Bayern Munich
2
Borussia Dortmund preview: Eyeing their biggest win of the season
On the other hand, Dortmund will remain without Marcel Sabitzer, Filippo Mane, and Nico Schlotterbeck due to injuries.
Predicted lineup: Kobel (GK), Bensebaini, Anton, Can, Ryerson, Gross, Chukwuemeka, Adeyemi, Brandt, Beier & Guirassy.
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W
Bayer Leverkusen
2
Borussia Dortmund
4
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W
Wolfsburg
0
Borussia Dortmund
4
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W
TSG Hoffenheim
2
Borussia Dortmund
3
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W
Borussia M'gladbach
2
Borussia Dortmund
3
UEFA Champions League 15/04/25
W
Barcelona
1
Borussia Dortmund
3
Player to watch: Harry Kane
With 23 goals and seven assists in 26 league assignments, Harry Kane is the Bundesliga's top scorer this season. The former Tottenham Hotspur forward has nine direct goal involvements in his last nine appearances for club and country. He will be called upon to provide goals this weekend.