Bayern Munich v Borussia Dortmund match preview
The Bundesliga’s first Der Klassiker of the season sees champions Bayern Munich come up against an unbeaten Dortmund side in hot pursuit at the top of the table.
Bayern have won all six league games so far, conceding just three goals, and Dortmund have drawn twice to sit four points behind their rivals.
Vincent Kompany has actually steered Bayern to their best start to a season since 1965, winning all 10 games so far in all competitions.
The odds are against the visitors, then, as they look to derail the early-season charge from Bayern.
Bayern Munich v Borussia Dortmund team news
Bayern will have been relieved to see Harry Kane return to England action in midweek with more goals in Latvia. The England captain has scored 11 goals in the league already.
Jamal Musiala remains a long-term miss with a knee injury and left-back Alphonso Davies is also out long term. Josip Stanisic completes Bayern’s injury list.
Niko Kovac has a healthier looking Dortmund squad at his disposal.
Former Liverpool midfielder Emre Can is recovering from a groin injury and looks likely to miss out and youngstrer Julien Duranville is also out.
Bayern Munich v Borussia Dortmund expected line-ups
Bayern: Neuer; Boey, Upamecano, Tah, Laimer; Kimmich, Goretzka; Olise, Gnabry, Diaz; Kane
Dortmund: Kobel; Anton, Schlotterbeck, Bensebaini; Couto, Sabitzer, Nmecha, Svensson; Adeyemi, Guirassy, Beier
Bayern Munich v Borussia Dortmund stats
How to watch Bayern Munich v Borussia Dortmund
The match is available to watch in the UK on Sky Sports Football and can be streamed on Sky platforms, and Now.
Prediction
Those looking for a competitive Bundesliga title race will hope for an away win but it does not seem likely. Bayern may be the most in form side around Europe just now and Kane is on fire.
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