Bayern Munich host Borussia Dortmund in the hotly anticipated Der Klassiker, which could have a significant impact on the Bundesliga title race
Bayern Munich will take on Borussia Dortmund in Der Klassiker in the Bundesliga on Saturday.
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Bayern and Dortmund are set to renew their fierce rivalry in what promises to be an exciting and potential title-decider this weekend.
Bayern, the defending champions, have struggled with consistency this season and are currently sitting a point behind Dortmund in second place.
Dortmund's form has been impressive. They have only lost one out of their last 14 outings and are atop the standings. A win will help them extend their lead to four points at the top of the table and place them in a good position to clinch the title for the first time since the 2011-12 season.
The outcome of Der Klassiker could have a significant impact on the Bundesliga title race, adding an extra layer of excitement to an already highly charged fixture.
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Kick-off time
| Date: |
April 1, 2023 |
| Kick-off time: |
1.30pm EDT |
| Venue: |
Allianz Arena, Munich |
The game is scheduled for April 1, 2023 at the Allianz Arena in Munich.
It will kick off at 1.30pm EDT in the US.
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How to watch Bayern vs Dortmund online – TV channels & live streams
| Country |
TV channel |
Live stream |
| US |
N/A |
ESPN+ |
In the United States (US), the match will be available to stream on ESPN+.
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Team news & squads
Bayern Munich team news
Before their first match under Tuchel, Bayern are uncertain whether key player Jamal Musiala will be able to participate in Der Klassiker, and it is a race against time to get him ready. The expectation is that he will be able to make an impact off the bench.
Tuchel will also miss the presence of long-term absentees Lucas Hernandez and Manuel Neuer.
Bayern predicted XI: Sommer; Pavard, Upamecano, De Ligt; Cancelo, Kimmich, Goretzka, Davies; Sane, Muller; Choupo-Moting
| Position |
Players |
| Goalkeepers: |
Sommer, Ulreich, Schenk |
| Defenders: |
De Ligt, Upamecano, Davies, Blind, Cancelo, Pavard, Stanisic, Sarr, Janitzek, Marusic |
| Midfielders: |
Goretzka, Musiala, Wanner, Sane, Kimmich |
| Forwards: |
Gnabry, Coman, Muller, Tel, Mane, Choupo-Moting |
Borussia Dortmund team news
Julian Brandt and Karim Adeyemi havemissed a few games for Dortmund recently but could make a return to the matchday squad after the international break.
Jamie Bynoe-Gittens and Youssoufa Moukoko remain sidelined due to injuries. There is concern regarding the overall fitness of England star Jude Bellingham but he is expected to feature.
Dortmund predicted XI: Kobel; Wolf, Sule, Schlotterbeck, Ryerson; Bellingham, Can, Guerreiro; Brandt, Haller, Reus
| Position |
Players |
| Goalkeepers: |
Meyer, Lotka, Unbehaun, Kobel |
| Defenders: |
Schlotterbeck, Guerreiro, Schulz, Hummels, Meunier, Rothe, Sule, Coulibaly, Papadapoulos |
| Midfielders: |
Dahoud, Ozcan, Reyna, Reus, Wolf, Passlack, Can, Bellingham, Gurpuz, Ryerson, Brandt |
| Forwards: |
Malen, Haller, Modeste, Adeyemi |
Head-to-head record
Bayern have been the superior team in Der Klassiker, winning four out of the previous five meetings against Dortmund. However, in their most recent encounter with the current league leaders, they were unable to secure a victory and had to settle for a 2-2 draw.
| Date |
Result |
Competition |
| October 8, 2022 |
Dortmund 2-2 Bayern |
Bundesliga |
| April 23, 2022 |
Bayern 3-1 Dortmund |
Bundesliga |
| December 4, 2021 |
Dortmund 2-3 Bayern |
Bundesliga |
| August 18, 2021 |
Dortmund 1-3 Bayern |
Super Cup |
| March 6, 2021 |
Bayern 4-2 Dortmund |
Bundesliga |
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