Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds

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Bayern Munich host Borussia Dortmund with both clubs level on 17 points atop the Bundesliga, and the Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund betting odds make the hosts clear favorites.

Bayern lead the Bundesliga in scoring with 25 goals and remain unbeaten in all competitions this season. Harry Kane and Michael Olise are the engine of that attack.

Dortmund arrive with the stingiest defense in Europe's top five leagues, conceding just four Bundesliga goals under Niko Kovač. They are also undefeated in their last 9 Bundesliga games.

First place is on the line, and neither defense has held firm in this rivalry. Both teams have scored in 4 of the last 4 Bundesliga meetings between these clubs.

Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund Recent Results

Bayern arrive in rampant shape after hammering Magdeburg 6-1 in the DFB-Pokal on Wednesday. In the Bundesliga, they have led at both halftime and full time 6 times across their last 8 outings, which tells you how early they put games away. Michael Olise has been their most relentless shooter from the right.

Dortmund are matching Bayern stride for stride. Narrow wins over Sabah and Eintracht Frankfurt were followed by a DFB-Pokal win over Werder Bremen in midweek. They have posted clean sheets 6 times across their most recent 8 Bundesliga outings, and their moneyline would have landed 7 times out of the last 10 games against all opponents. Serhou Guirassy leads the line.

Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund Lineups & Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Bayern Munich: Luis Díaz (Injured/out), Jamal Musiala (Injured/doubtful)

Borussia Dortmund: Emre Can (Injured/out), Giannis Konstantelias (Injured/out), Ramy Bensebaini (Injured/doubtful), Konstantinos Karetsas (Injured/doubtful), M. Kaba (Injured/doubtful)

Bayern Munich

The Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund lineups get a boost on the home side. Aleksandar Pavlović was only fit enough for the bench against Magdeburg but will start here, while Alphonso Davies and Dayot Upamecano are expected back in the back line. Harry Kane returns after being rested on Wednesday. Luis Díaz is out and Jamal Musiala is doubtful.

Borussia Dortmund

Konstantinos Karetsas has an outside shot at making the squad, and Daniel Svensson and Marcel Sabitzer could be recalled for the trip to the Allianz Arena. Emre Can and Giannis Konstantelias are out, while Ramy Bensebaini and M. Kaba are doubtful.

Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund Predicted Lineup

Bayern Munich

Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)

Predicted Starting Lineup: Probable XI: Manuel Neuer; Alphonso Davies, Jonathan Tah, Dayot Upamecano, Konrad Laimer; Joshua Kimmich, Aleksandar Pavlović; Serge Gnabry, Ismael Saibari, Michael Olise; Harry Kane

Borussia Dortmund

Formation: 3-4-2-1 (probable)

Predicted Starting Lineup: Probable XI: Gregor Kobel; Nico Schlotterbeck, Waldemar Anton, Joane Gadou; Daniel Svensson, Felix Nmecha, Jobe Bellingham, Julian Ryerson; Marcel Sabitzer, Maximilian Beier; Serhou Guirassy

Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund Key Stats & Game Facts

• There have been 4+ goals scored in 7 of the last 10 Bundesliga meetings between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund.
• There have been 12+ shots on target in 4 of Bayern Munich's last 4 games in the Bundesliga.
• Harry Kane has attempted 4+ shots in 4 of his last 5 Bundesliga appearances.
• Nico Schlotterbeck has made 4+ tackles in 4 of his last 5 Bundesliga appearances against Bayern Munich.
• Julian Ryerson has been carded in 2 of his last 3 Bundesliga appearances against Bayern Munich.

Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund Prediction & Best Picks

Our Prediction

The moneyline has Bayern as clear favorites, and the Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund prediction here is a 3-1 home win. The hosts' finishing and wing play give them the edge in quality, and their league-leading attack is the sternest test yet for Dortmund's stingy defense. The visitors still carry enough on the counter to get on the board, so this reads as a comfortable Bayern win with goals at both ends rather than a shutout.

Best Picks

Over 3.5 in the Total Goals Over/Under market. Bayern and Dortmund are projected to score plenty in Munich. Total Goals Over/Under is where this game's value sits, because everything about the matchup points to a shootout. Over 2.5 goals has landed 13 times across Bayern's last 15 games against Dortmund in all competitions. Bayern's Bundesliga games have cleared that same line 39 times in their last 42, and this attack is not slowing down.

Yes in the Both Teams To Score market. Dortmund have the counter-attacking quality to find a goal at the Allianz Arena. Both Teams To Score rounds out the Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund best picks. Our projection puts Yes at roughly 68%, above the market's implied probability, and credits Dortmund with more than a goal. Bayern's soft spot is limiting what opponents create, and that is exactly where Dortmund's counter-attacks and knack for coming back from losing positions do damage.

Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund Same Game Parlay

Our Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund same game parlay picks stack four legs on the home attack, built around Michael Olise's shooting and Bayern's pressure at the Allianz Arena.

Michael Olise Over 0.5 Player Shots On Target: Olise has recorded a shot on target in 7 of his last 7 Bundesliga appearances. He gets his efforts on frame every week.

Michael Olise Over 2.5 Player Shots: the winger has attempted 3+ shots in 5 of his last 5 Bundesliga appearances, and Bayern funnel plenty of their play down his right side.

Bayern Munich Over 1.5 Total Home Goals: Bayern have scored 2+ goals in 3 out of 3 Bundesliga games against Borussia Dortmund. Even the league's best defense struggles to keep them to one.

Bayern Munich Over 7.5 Total Home Corners: this leg has hit 6 times across the last 7. Bayern have fired 17+ shots in each of their last 5 Bundesliga outings, and that volume forces corners.

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Same Game Parlay odds correct at time of publishing.

Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund Talking Points

Bayern will be without head coach Vincent Kompany, who was hospitalized with meningeal irritation, so assistant Aaron Danks runs the touchline and has already said there will be no major tactical changes. Do not expect a softer Bayern because of it. Harry Kane arrives fresh off winning the Ballon d'Or, the first Bayern player to claim it in 45 years, and he leads the line against a Dortmund defense that has been the stingiest in Europe's top five leagues. Something has to give, and we side with the attack.

Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund Predictions FAQs

When is Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund in the German Bundesliga?

The game is on Saturday, October 31, 2026, with kickoff at 1:30 PM ET / 10:30 AM PT.

Where is Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund being played?

The game is being played at the Allianz Arena.

Who are the probable starters for Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund?

Bayern Munich's probable starters are Manuel Neuer, Alphonso Davies, Jonathan Tah, Dayot Upamecano, Konrad Laimer, Joshua Kimmich, Aleksandar Pavlović, Serge Gnabry, Ismael Saibari, Michael Olise and Harry Kane. Borussia Dortmund's probable starters are Gregor Kobel, Nico Schlotterbeck, Waldemar Anton, Joane Gadou, Daniel Svensson, Felix Nmecha, Jobe Bellingham, Julian Ryerson, Marcel Sabitzer, Maximilian Beier and Serhou Guirassy.

Which players are injured or doubtful for Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund?

For Bayern Munich, Luis Díaz is injured and Jamal Musiala is doubtful. For Borussia Dortmund, Emre Can and Giannis Konstantelias are injured, while Ramy Bensebaini, Konstantinos Karetsas and M. Kaba are doubtful.

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