Will Dortmund’s winless streak against FC Bayern continue? How did the people of Munich digest the cup defeat in Saarbrücken? Everything you need to know about the Bundesliga top game on Saturday.
What happens when BVB meets Bayern?
The top game of the Bundesliga between Borussia Dortmund and FC Bayern Munich electrifies the fans. Both teams are still unbeaten this season, Bayern are two points ahead of Borussia from Dortmund in second place with 23 points. BVB is fourth with 21 points, so could overtake Bayern with a win. Kick-off is on Saturday (November 4th, 2023) at 6:30 p.m.
How are the teams in shape?
Dortmund has only lost one competitive game this season: 0-2 in the Champions League near Paris Saint Germain. Borussia is acting very effectively in the league – with “only” 20 goals so far, the 21 points were scored. During the week there was a 1-0 win against 1899 Hoffenheim in the DFB Cup.
Up until the cup, FC Bayern seemed to be in even better shape than BVB: in the 8-0 win against Darmstadt, the record champions demonstrated their class in the second half. 34 hits are the league’s best. But then third division team Saarbrücken came along and sensationally knocked the record champions out of the DFB Cup – a major setback right before the top game against BVB.
What is the mood like before the big game?
Borussia Dortmund goes to the Bundesliga summit with good chances. At least that’s what sports director Sebastian Kehl thinks. “We have a squad that has gained enormously in resilience and stability. This team has achieved a lot in the last few weeks. That will benefit us at the weekend.”said the 43-year-old.
Kehl referred to the positive results of the Bundesliga season so far: “We are still unbeaten and have a great series. We are in really good shape.”
After the bankruptcy in Saarbrücken, Bayern’s mood is poor. “We have to find a solution to be able to survive against Dortmund”said coach Thomas Tuchel. There remained “We still have two days to regenerate and prepare ourselves. Until then we will digest the defeat together.”
Personnel concerns at FC Bayern
Bayern’s central defender Matthijs de Ligt suffered a partial tear in the medial ligament in his right knee joint during the cup exit in Saarbrücken and is now out for the time being. The defense concerns continue to grow. Noussair Mazraoui, Leon Goretzka, Dayot Upamecano and Raphael Guerreiro are also still injured. Joshua Kimmich is also missing due to a red card suspension. On the other hand, Dortmund coach Edin Terzic will probably only have to do without captain Emre Can.
How did the most recent direct duels end?
Mostly bitter for Dortmund. Borussia’s last win was five years ago. On November 10, 2018, BVB defeated Bayern 3-2. Since then, there have only been Bayern wins in nine duels with a draw. There have been a total of 133 meetings between the two teams so far – 66 of which went to Munich, 32 to Dortmund, and there were points shared in 35 games.
Where can you watch the game?
The game between Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich can be found on sportschau.de and in the Sportschau-app in audioLive stream in full length. There is also a live ticker. Video-Highlights The game is on Monday from midnight Web and available in the app. The game can be seen live on the pay channel “Sky”.