Borussia Dortmund

vs

Bayern Munich

Injuries & Suspensions

• Borussia Dortmund: F. Mane (Thigh Injury), J. Ryerson (Yellow Cards), N. Sule (Thigh Injury)
• Bayern München: A. Davies (Injury), C. Kiala (Ankle Injury), M. Neuer (Injury)

Form (Last 5)

• Home: W W W W D
• Away: L D W W W

H2H (Last 5)

• 2025-10-18 · Bayern München · 2-1 · Borussia Dortmund
• 2025-04-12 · Bayern München · 2-2 · Borussia Dortmund
• 2024-11-30 · Borussia Dortmund · 1-1 · Bayern München
• 2024-03-30 · Bayern Munich · 0-2 · Borussia Dortmund
• 2023-11-04 · Borussia Dortmund · 0-4 · Bayern Munich

Match Preview

Bayern's superior away record and league lead make them favourites despite Neuer's absence and Dortmund's strong home form.

Key Notes

This is a heavyweight Bundesliga clash where context favours Bayern München, but Dortmund’s home form keeps the game finely balanced. Bayern top the table with 60 points from 23 matches, while Borussia Dortmund sit second on 52 points. Bayern’s road form is exceptional this season with 19 wins, 3 draws and 1 loss away - a strong indicator they thrive outside home ground. Dortmund are formidable at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK too, recording 15 wins, 7 draws and only 1 loss at home.

Injury news is relevant. Dortmund will be without F. Mané due to a thigh issue and J. Ryerson is suspended after accumulating yellow cards; N. Süle is questionable with a thigh concern. Bayern are missing key names as well: A. Davies and C. Kiala are out and, crucially, M. Neuer is listed as missing. Neuer’s absence is significant - the replacement goalkeeper will be under pressure in a high-intensity derby. Bayern’s depth across midfield and attack remains a decisive advantage, while Dortmund must reshuffle their forward line without Mané.

Head-to-head history shows a mix of tight contests; Bayern edged Dortmund 2-1 in Munich in October 2025 and there have been several draws and narrow results since. Tactically, Dortmund will press aggressively and look to exploit any defensive disruption, particularly with Süle doubtful. Bayern’s variety in attack and superior away consistency gives them the edge, but Neuer’s injury reduces the margin and raises the likelihood of an open contest.

Conclusion: Bayern are the pick to win based on league position, superior away form and squad quality. Confidence is tempered by Dortmund’s strength at home and Bayern’s goalkeeper absence, so expect a competitive, high-tempo match rather than a comfortable Bayern victory.

Prediction

Bayern Munich win • Odds 1.67 • Confidence 7/10