Bayern Munich v Dortmund – Preview, Predictions and Best Bets

Bayern have won all 10 of their fixtures this term, whilst BVB sit four points off the summit after two league draws. Die Roten are winless in three clashes against Dortmund.

Match: Bayern Munich v Dortmund
When: Saturday, 18 Oct 2025

Bayern Munich Form

Bayern are flying this season with 10 wins from 10 matches with 38 goals scored. This season kicked off with a 2-1 win against Stuttgart in the Super Cup. They thrashed RB Leipzig 6-0 in their Bundesliga opener before two more league wins. A convincing 3-1 win followed over Chelsea in the Champions League opener.

Their four subsequent matches have seen 16 goals netted. They won 4-1 at Hoffenheim and 4-0 at home to Werder Bremen. After cruising 5-1 past Pafos on matchday two of the Champions League, they won 3-0 at Eintracht Frankfurt. Bayern allowed just one shot on target to their opponents.

Bayern Munich Team News

Coach Vincent Kompany remains without left back Alphonso Davies due to a long-term injury. Jamal Musiala is absent in midfield after a serious injury in the FIFA Club World Cup.

Hiroki Ito and Josip Stanisic are set to miss out in defence. Harry Kane shook off a knock in the last league match to score a brace for England on Tuesday.

Bayern Munich Motivation

Die Roten will see nothing less than a win as an acceptable result. Motivation is high to beat their rivals.

Kompany’s side will look to dominate from the first whistle and won’t drop off if leading in the second half.

Dortmund Form

BVB are unbeaten in their nine matches so far in the 25-26 season. They drew in round one of the Bundesliga and allowed a 4-2 lead in Turin to slip as they drew 4-4 away to Juventus. Dortmund conceded goals in the 94^th and 96^th minutes in that setback.

Niko Kovac’s side responded with a 1-0 home win over Wolfsburg and a 2-0 victory at ten-man Mainz. After destroying Athletic Bilbao 4-1 on matchday two of the Champions League, they dropped points in their last league match. A 1-1 home stalemate against RB Leipzig allowed Bayern to pull four points clear.

Dortmund Team News

BVB have three players who need late fitness tests to determine their involvement. Centre back Aaron Anselmino could return from a muscle injury.

Emre Can is hoping to shake off a groin problem to feature for the first time this season. Young winger Julien Duranville is set to miss this match. English duo Carney Chukwuemeka and Jobe Bellingham are pushing for recalls.

Dortmund Motivation

This is a must-not-lose fixture. A defeat would see the gap at the top of the table increase to seven points.

Dortmund will set up in their usual 3-4-2-1 shape and look to stifle Bayern. A draw would feel like a great result and keep the title race truly alive.

Key Stats

• Bayern Munich have won all 10 of their matches this season (38 goals scored)
• Bayern’s Harry Kane has scored 15 goals in his last 9 matches for club and country
• Dortmund are unbeaten in 9 matches this season (6 wins, 3 draws)
• Dortmund are unbeaten in 3 matches vs Bayern Munich (WDD)

Verdict

Bayern look unstoppable and Kane is excellent value to score two or more goals here.

Best Bet: Bayern Munich win and Over 2.5 goals at 1.61

Value Bet: Bayern Munich win HT/FT and Kane to score 2 or more goals at 3.95

Goalscorer Tip: Estevao to score anytime at 3.35