Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund prediction: Best 3-1 tips

Der Klassiker headlines Saturday evening in Germany as Bayern Munich host Borussia Dortmund at the Allianz Arena. Both sides are unbeaten in the Bundesliga and level on 17 points from seven games, with Bayern top on goal difference.

This Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund prediction is the biggest betting game of the weekend in Germany: Bayern have scored 25 league goals already this season, Dortmund have won three of their last five in all competitions, and Bayern won the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup 2-1 at Dortmund earlier this season.

Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund prediction: Match Preview

Bayern’s last five: a 6-1 home win over Magdeburg in the DFB-Pokal on 28 October, a 3-1 win at Freiburg on 25 October, a 2-2 home draw with Arsenal in the Champions League on 21 October, a 6-1 home win over RB Leipzig on 17 October and a 3-3 draw at Viking in the Champions League on 13 October. Dortmund’s last five: a 3-2 home win over Werder Bremen in the DFB-Pokal on 27 October, a 1-0 home win over Eintracht Frankfurt on 24 October, a 2-1 win at Sabah in the Champions League on 20 October, a 0-0 draw at Union Berlin on 17 October and a 1-0 defeat at Bodø/Glimt on 14 October.

Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund prediction: Team Recent Form

Bayern Munich (most recent first): W-W-D-W-D — Bayern Munich 6-1 Magdeburg; Freiburg 1-3 Bayern Munich; Bayern Munich 2-2 Arsenal; Bayern Munich 6-1 RB Leipzig; Viking 3-3 Bayern Munich.

Borussia Dortmund (most recent first): W-W-W-D-L — Borussia Dortmund 3-2 Werder Bremen; Borussia Dortmund 1-0 Eintracht Frankfurt; Sabah 1-2 Borussia Dortmund; Union Berlin 0-0 Borussia Dortmund; Bodø/Glimt 1-0 Borussia Dortmund.

Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund prediction: Key Stats

Both sides are unbeaten in the Bundesliga and level on 17 points from seven games; Bayern lead on goal difference (+19 vs +8).
Bayern have scored 25 league goals in seven games.
Bayern lead the all-time Bundesliga head-to-head with 56 wins to Dortmund’s 26, with 32 draws in 114 meetings.

3-1 to Bayern Munich is our correct-score prediction: Bayern’s attack has been relentless at home, scoring six in each of their last two home league and cup games, and Dortmund’s defence will struggle to keep Harry Kane and company quiet for 90 minutes.

Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund H2H

18 October 2025: Bayern Munich 2-1 Borussia Dortmund (Bundesliga)
12 April 2025: Bayern Munich 2-2 Borussia Dortmund (Bundesliga)
30 March 2024: Bayern Munich 0-2 Borussia Dortmund (Bundesliga)
1 April 2023: Bayern Munich 4-2 Borussia Dortmund (Bundesliga)
23 April 2022: Bayern Munich 3-1 Borussia Dortmund (Bundesliga)

Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund prediction: Pre Game Odds

Bayern Munich win: 1.33
Draw: 5.50
Borussia Dortmund win: 7.00

Odds via bet365 (via RotoWire/OddsJam), pre-match and subject to change.

Team News Bayern Munich

Bayern are without Luis Díaz (small hamstring muscle-fibre tear from the Arsenal game) and Jamal Musiala (thigh) is not ready. Manuel Neuer (foot tendon irritation), Joshua Kimmich (absent after a death in his family), Aleksandar Pavlovic (calf problem plus illness) and Kim Min-jae (groin) are all doubts. Head coach Vincent Kompany remains in hospital after collapsing on 23 October, with assistant Aaron Danks leading the side.

Predicted Bayern Munich XI (predicted only, not confirmed): Neuer; Laimer, Tah, Upamecano, Davies; Pavlovic, Kimmich; Gnabry, Saibari, Olise; Kane.

Team News Borussia Dortmund

Dortmund are without Emre Can (knee, long-term). Ramy Bensebaini (thigh knock) and Konstantinos Karetsas (foot ligament) are doubts. Nico Schlotterbeck captains the side in Can’s absence.

Predicted Borussia Dortmund XI (predicted only, not confirmed): Kobel; Anton, Gadou, Schlotterbeck; Ryerson, Nmecha, Bellingham, Svensson; Sabitzer, Beier; Guirassy.