Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund add another episode to an iconic 'Der Klassiker' rivalry as the two German powerhouses lock horns in an scintillating Bundesliga clash.
Bayern Munich's title defense hasn't kicked-off in an expected fashion with Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen enjoying a fantastic start to the 2023/24 campaign. But with two points separating the Bavarians and the summit, Thomas Tuchel's men would be vying to snatch their position especially after Bayern were dumped out of the DFB Pokal by third tier outfit Saarbrucken. The reigning champions thundered eight goals past Darmstadt in their previous outing with English superstar Harry Kane bagging himself a jaw-dropping hattrick while Jamal Musiala and Leroy Sane joined the party to capture themselves a brace a piece.
Left heartbroken by Bayern's result on the final matchday of the 2022/23 campaign that saw Dortmund stumble on their path to glory, die Schwarzgelben would be vying for revenge when they host their biggest rivals. Trailing in the fourth position, Borussia Dortmund are just two points behind their rivals and could leapfrog Bayern and mount pressure on Bayer Leverkusen in this race for German glory. A mouth-watering draw against Frankfurt in the league followed up a narrow 1-0 victory against Hoffenheim would give them major confidence heading into the derby.
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Dortmund vs Bayern München kick-off time
| Date: | |
| Kick-off time: | 1:30 pm ET / 10:30 am PT |
| Venue: | Signal Iduna Park |
Signal Iduna Park will play witness to another Der Klassiker encounter with the two sides scheduled to kick start the clash at 1:30 pm ET / 10:30 am PT for the fans in the USA.
How to watch Dortmund vs Bayern München online - TV channels & live streams
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The match between the two German heavyweights will be available to stream on ESPN+ while viewers can also enjoy the match highlights on the respective club's youtube channel after the full-time whistle.
Viewers can also get live updates about the fixture on GOAL's Live Match Centre.
Team news & squads
Dortmund team news
German midfielder Emre Can is a massive doubt for the clash after missing his side's previous two outings and his situation will be revealed closer to kick-off while Julien Duranville continues his recovery from a thigh problem and will be unavailable for selection.
If Can is sidelined, former Bayern outcast Marcel Sabitzer could start in Dortmund's engine room alongside 23-year-old Felix Nmecha.
The reigning Torjägerkanone holder, Niclas Fullkrug will once again be looking to lead BVB's forward line with veteran Marco Reus and Dutch forward Donyell Malen providing support to the German.
Borussia Dortmund Predicted XI: Kobel; Ryerson, Hummels, Schlotterbeck, Bensebaini; Nmecha, Can; Malen, Reus, Brandt; Fullkrug
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Kobel, Lotka, Meyer |
| Defenders: | Schlotterbeck, Hummels, Ryerson, Bensebaini, Sule, Papadopoulos, Wolf, Meunier |
| Midfielders: | Ozcan, Can, Kamara, Nmecha, Sabitzer, Pohlmann, Brandt, Reyna |
| Forwards: | Reus, Adeyemi, Bynoe-Gittens, Malen, Moukoko, Haller, Fullkrug |
Bayern München team news
Dutch defender Matthes De Ligt was the latest entrant to the Bavarian's treatment room owing to a partial ligament tear. Another defender on the injury table is Tarek Buchmann with the young German prodigy recovering from a hamstring injury. While French centre-back Dayot Upamecano is also nursing a minor issue, the former Salzburg defender might start in the clash with De Ligt missing out.
In the engine room, Leon Goretzka will miss his German counterpart Joshua Kimmich who was given his marching orders in Bayern's astounding victory against Darmstadt.
Bayern's forward battery of Harry Kane, Leroy Sane, Jamal Musiala and Kingsley Coman have been in sublime form this season and might present another massive challenge for their arch-rivals.
Bayern Munich Predicted XI: Neuer; Mazraoui, Upamecano, Kim, Davies; Laimer, Goretzka; Sane, Musiala, Coman; Kane
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Neuer, Peretz, Ulreich |
| Defenders: | Upamecano, Kim, Mazraoui, Davies, Guerreiro, Kratzig, Sarr |
| Midfielders: | Laimer, Goretzka, Musiala, Muller, Pavlovic |
| Forwards: | Sane, Coman, Kane, Gnabry, Tel, Choupo-Moting |
Head-to-Head Record
Borussia Dortmund are yet to beat Bayern in their previous five outings with the latter winning four times and one game ending in a stalemate.
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 1 April 2023 | Bayern Munich 4-2 Dortmund | Bundesliga |
| 8 October 2022 | Dortmund 2-2 Bayern Munich | Bundesliga |
| 23 April 2022 | Bayern Munich 3-1 Dortmund | Bundesliga |
| 4 December 2021 | Dortmund 2-3 Bayern Munich | Bundesliga |
| 18 August 2021 | Dortmund 1-3 Bayern Munich | Super Cup |