PREDICTION: Bayern vs Dortmund – The Klassiker Is Back
Two Giants. One Rivalry. The Klassiker Returns.
Saturday night football doesn’t get bigger than this. Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund face off in the first Der Klassiker of the season — two unbeaten sides, one incredible stage, and everything on the line at the Allianz Arena.
It’s the headline game of the Bundesliga weekend — and for good reason. Bayern are flying. Dortmund are fighting. And both are dreaming of the same thing: the title.
Bayern: Perfection Under Kompany
Vincent Kompany’s Bayern have started the season like a machine — ten wins in ten matches across all competitions, their best-ever start in Bundesliga history.
The German champions have scored three or more goals in seven straight league games, and they’ve done it with style. With Harry Kane and Luis Díaz leading the attack, Bayern have already smashed records — 25 goals in their first six league games and a 15-match unbeaten run stretching back to last season.
They’ve also kept five straight clean sheets at home. The Allianz Arena has become a fortress — and they don’t look like slowing down.
Dortmund: Kovač’s Defensive Revolution
If anyone can stop Bayern’s storm, it might be Niko Kovač’s Borussia Dortmund. The Black and Yellows are unbeaten too (W4, D2) and are building their success on rock-solid defending.
Just four goals conceded in six league games and four clean sheets — Dortmund look sharper, more disciplined, and better organized than in years past.
Kovač’s record speaks for itself — 2.1 points per game, the best start of any Dortmund manager. His side have also won their last two away games against reigning Bundesliga champions. Could Munich be next?
History Says Bayern — But the Pressure Is On
This is the 138th meeting between the two German giants. Bayern dominate the history books (W10, D3, L1 in the last 14), but they’ve failed to win the last three against Dortmund.
Bayern love the spotlight unbeaten in 12 straight Saturday night Bundesliga matches yet Dortmund have led at half-time in ten of their last eleven. Expect fireworks from the first whistle.
Players to Watch
Harry Kane is on another planet, but teammate Luis Díaz has matched his pace — nine goal contributions already.
For Dortmund, Serhou Guirassy remains their biggest weapon. He’s been one of Europe’s most dangerous forwards in 2025, only behind Kane and Mbappé in goals scored.
Injury watch: Bayern are still missing Alphonso Davies, while Dortmund report a clean bill of health.
Prediction
A tense, tactical battle with moments of brilliance. Dortmund are strong enough to resist, Bayern too good to be broken easily.
Prediction: 2–2 Draw — Der Klassiker lives up to the hype.
