Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(68) 45 Goals 67 (93)
(47) 22 Assists 47 (72)
(6.6) 6.8 Average Ratings 7.1 (6.7)
27.7 Average Age 27.5
185.6 Average Height (cm) 185.5
(1) 1.3 Shots pg 1.6 (1.1)
(48%) 48% Aerial Duel Success 57% (55%)
(0.5) 0.6 Dribbles pg 0.9 (1.3)
(1.4) 1 Tackles pg 1 (1.2)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Bundesliga.

Missing Players

Borussia Dortmund
Bayern
Player Reason Status Rating
Julien Duranville Out 6.11
Emre Can Doubtful 6.88
Player Reason Status Rating
Joshua Kimmich Out 7.13
Noussair Mazraoui Doubtful 6.9
Leon Goretzka Doubtful 7.08
Dayot Upamecano Doubtful 6.62
Raphaël Guerreiro Doubtful 6.76
Matthijs de Ligt Doubtful 6.68

Team News

Borussia Dortmund
Bayern
  • Ex-Bayern star Emre Can is struggling with a knee injury, while Marius Wolf also has a knock. Julien Duranville is ruled out with a muscle injury.
  • Manuel Neuer returned last weekend after breaking his leg in a skiing accident last winter.
  • Raphael Guerreiro is struggling with a muscle injury, while Matthijs de Ligt suffered a knee injury in midweek. Dayot Upamecano has a muscle injury and may be rushed back for this one.
  • Leon Goretzka broke his hand recently, while Joshua Kimmich is suspended for two games after his red card last weekend.

Prediction

  • Bayern will be looking to bounce back from an embarrassing cup exit in midweek, while Dortmund have not prevailed in the Bundesliga "Klassiker" since 2018.
  • Both matches were goal-rich affairs last season, a 2-2 draw in Dortmund and 4-2 to Bayern in Munich. Dortmund have conceded on average 3.4 goals per game since 2017 to their biggest rivals.
  • Perennial champions Bayern have scored in 36 Bundesliga games in a row, last failing to find the net in September last year.
  • Unbeaten Dortmund have scored in their last 29 Bundesliga games and have not featured in a goalless Bundesliga draw in 136 games, since October 2019.
  • Back Bayern and Harry Kane to bounce back in the "Klassiker" with a crucial three points.
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