The highly anticipated “Der Klassiker”—Bayern vs Dortmund—match will take place on April 12, 2025, at Allianz Arena, and it promises to be a thrilling encounter with major implications for both teams’ seasons.

Bayern vs Dortmund Team Overview

Bayern Munich is currently leading the Bundesliga with 68 points from 29 matches (21 wins, 5 draws, 3 losses), six points ahead of second-place Bayer Leverkusen. Under the guidance of manager Vincent Kompany, Bayern has been in excellent form in domestic competitions, winning 11 of their last 14 league matches. However, their 1-2 defeat to Inter Milan in the Champions League has left some questions about their morale heading into this crucial fixture. Despite this, Bayern remains a strong contender for the Bundesliga title due to their impressive squad and attacking firepower.

On the other hand, Borussia Dortmund, managed by Niko Kovac, has struggled this season and currently sits in 8th place with 41 points (12 wins, 5 draws, 12 losses). They are 5 points behind the 4th-place team, which holds the final Champions League spot, with only 5 matches left to play. Recently, Dortmund suffered a heavy 0-4 loss to Barcelona in the Champions League, which has further dampened their spirits. Dortmund’s top-four hopes are now looking increasingly slim, and they will need a miracle to secure a Champions League berth for next season.

Team News for Bayern vs Dortmund Match

Bayern Munich will be missing several key players due to injury. Jamal Musiala, Alphonso Davies, Kingsley Coman, Dayot Upamecano, Aleksandar Pavlovic, and Hiroki Ito are all sidelined, which leaves Bayern’s lineup somewhat weakened. However, they still have world-class players like Leroy Sané, Harry Kane, and Joshua Kimmich, who will look to lead the team to victory.

For Dortmund, their only notable absentee is Marcel Sabitzer, who is recovering from a knee ligament injury. Despite this setback, Dortmund still has enough quality in their squad to challenge Bayern, with the return of key players like Julian Brandt and Karim Adeyemi giving them hope.

Predicted Lineups

For Bayern Munich, a 4-2-3-1 formation is expected, with Jonas Urbig in goal, Josip Stanisic at right-back, and Kim Min-jae and Eric Dier in central defense. Konrad Laimer will likely play left-back. In midfield, Bayern will rely on Joshua Kimmich and Leon Goretzka to control the game, with Michael Olise in the attacking midfield role. Leroy Sané and Raphaël Guerreiro will provide width on the wings, while Harry Kane is expected to lead the line as the main striker.

Dortmund will likely line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation as well, with Gregor Kobel in goal and Ramy Bensebaini, Waldemar Anton, Emre Can, and Julian Ryerson forming the defense. Felix Nmecha and Carney Chukwuemeka will anchor the midfield, while Julian Brandt will play in the attacking midfield role. Karim Adeyemi and Jamie Gittens will provide pace and creativity on the wings, with Serhou Guirassy leading the attack.

Recent Form

Bayern Munich has been in excellent form in the Bundesliga, winning their last match 3-1 against Augsburg. They have won 11 of their last 14 league matches and have the highest goal difference (+54) in the competition. Bayern’s attacking force has been prolific, scoring at least three goals in 8 of their last 12 matches. They come into this game as clear favorites, and their strong form suggests they will continue their dominance in this encounter.

Dortmund, however, has been inconsistent lately. Although they secured a 4-1 victory against Freiburg in their last league match, they have struggled to find form. Dortmund has won only 1 of their last 5 matches across all competitions and has been underperforming compared to Bayern. Their 0-4 loss to Barcelona in the Champions League further affected their morale. With only 5 matches left to make up the 5-point gap to the top four, Dortmund will need to put in a strong performance to keep their European hopes alive.

Match Prediction for Bayern vs Dortmund

Bayern Munich is the favorite heading into this match, especially with the advantage of playing at home and their superior form in the league. Dortmund will need to produce a near-perfect performance if they are to stand any chance of taking points from Bayern. While Bayern’s attacking strength and solid defense are likely to overwhelm Dortmund, the visitors will fight for a crucial point in their bid to secure a Champions League spot.

12BET Predicted Score: Bayern Munich 3-1 Borussia Dortmund.