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Top game Bayern against Dortmund: Who has the upper hand?
Bayern Munich will face Dortmund on October 18, 2025. Follow the top game live on sportschau.de!
Top game Bayern against Dortmund: Who has the upper hand?
A real football highlight is coming: On Saturday, October 18, 2025, at 6:30 p.m., FC Bayern Munich will face Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga. This top game is not just about prestigious points, but also about supremacy in the table. The Bavarians are leading the table, while Dortmund are trying to catch up in the last few weeks. As the Sports show reported, fans can follow the duel live on sportschau.de, where there will be a full audio report and a live ticker. To transfer images, however, you need a paid subscription to “Sky”.
Bayern Munich is still unbeaten at this point in the season and leads the league table with an impressive 18 points after six matchdays. Their offense has already scored 38 goals this season and has only conceded 8 goals. A key player in this strong record is Harry Kane, who has contributed 11 goals and 3 assists in the Bundesliga so far. In the direct duel with Dortmund, Bayern have an impressive record of 54 wins, 32 draws and 26 defeats.
The starting position for Dortmund
On the other side is Borussia Dortmund, who are currently in second place in the table, but are already four points behind Bayern. In order not to lose touch, a draw is almost mandatory for Dortmund. However, the Black and Yellows are optimistic as they have been unbeaten in the league for seven months. Sports director Lars Ricken sees this as a possibility, but emphasizes that Bayern are the clear favorites. Coach Niko Kovac's team announced a courageous style of play in order to put the record champions under pressure.
Dortmund's coach and fans can hope for the return of Serhou Guirassy, whose thigh problems now appear to have been resolved. This would allow him to play a crucial role in the attack. The most recent duels speak more for Dortmund: They have been undefeated in three games against Bayern and most recently celebrated a 2-0 win in March 2024 in Munich.
Team news and lineups
In terms of lineups, Bayern are expected to line up with Manuel Neuer in goal, supported by a solid defensive block that also includes Jonathan Tah and Joshua Kimmich. A creative midfield with Olise and Gnabry could develop in front of them, while Harry Kane will certainly be the main figure in the attack again.
Dortmund, on the other hand, will have Gregor Kobel in goal and rely on the services of Nico Schlotterbeck in defense. The midfield will be strengthened by new additions such as Sabitzer and Nmecha, while the offensive will remain dangerous with Adeyemi and Guirassy. Observers can look forward to an exciting duel at the highest level.
The secret will be whether Dortmund can cause serious problems for Bayern, who have had an impeccable performance so far this season. With a strong fan base behind you, anything can happen!
Just three days after the match, on Monday, viewers can expect a game summary from midnight on sportschau.de and in the ARD media library, which will offer a detailed review of this duel.
A completely normal football game - but with a touch of something extra that always unfolds in this encounter. Who will prevail on Saturday evening? Only time will tell!