Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund Prediction, Preview, Team News and Lineups 12.04.2025

Event Details

• Date and Time: Saturday, April 12, 2025, 12:25 PM EDT
• Venue: Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany
• Competition: Bundesliga

Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund Preview and Team News

Bayern Munich Team News

Bayern Munich have the edge in the title race heading into the 29th round of the Bundesliga season. They have 68 points and sit at the top of the table, six points ahead of their closest challengers, Bayer 04 Leverkusen. 

After a run of two winless matches: a draw and a defeat, Vincent Kompany’s side have returned to winning ways. They have back-to-back victories to steady their advantage at the top of the table. The wins over FC St. Pauli (3-2) and Augsburg (1-3) have seen them retain a dominant edge in the Bundesliga chase. 

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— FC Bayern (@FCBayernEN) April 9, 2025

However, the meeting against Borussia Dortmund this weekend is sandwiched between a two-legged clash against Inter Milan in the quarter-finals of the Champions League. The fact that Kompany and his charges trail 1-2 on aggregate ahead of the second leg in Italy will have a bearing on the team selection this weekend.

Kompany will also have to deal with injuries to Dayot Upamecano, Alphonso Davies, Hiroki Ito, Tarek Buchmann, Aleksandar Pavlovic, Manuel Neuer, Kingsley Coman, and Jamal Musiala.

My match analysis here takes into account recent form, which backs Bayern Munich to have the edge at home on Saturday.

Bayern Munich predicted lineup vs Borussia Dortmund

Bayern Munich predicted lineup vs Borussia Dortmund (4-2-3-1): Urbig; Laimer, Min-jae, Dier, Stanišić; Goretzka, Kimmich; Olise, Guerreiro, Sané; Kane.

Borussia Dortmund Team News

Borussia Dortmund have had an odd season so far; they have 12 wins, 5 draws, and 11 losses in 28 rounds of Bundesliga fixtures. With 41 points, they sit 8th on the table, five adrift of fourth-placed Mainz.

Their below-par performances this term have seen Niko Kovač’s squad underwhelm. Their campaign in Europe is also in tatters; they are trailing Barcelona 4-0 on aggregate ahead of Tuesday’s second leg.

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— Borussia Dortmund (@BlackYellow) April 10, 2025

However, their domestic form has shown signs of improvement, especially in their last two matches, which resulted in two wins against Mainz (3-1) and SC Freiburg (1-4). The multiple goals scored in these games highlighted a fast-improving attack for Borussia Dortmund. This will lift their confidence ahead of the trip to Bayern Munich this weekend.

On the injury news front, Kovač will be without Filippo Mane, Nico Schlotterbeck, and Marcel Sabitzer, who are sidelined due to injury.

Borussia Dortmund predicted lineup vs Bayern Munich

Borussia Dortmund predicted lineup vs Bayern Munich (4-5-1): Kobel; Bensebaini, Anton, Can, Ryerson; Adeyemi, Chukwuemeka, Nmecha, Brandt, Gittens; Guirassy.

Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund Prediction 

• Pick: Bayern Munich To Win
• Odds: -223 (20Bet)
• Score prediction: Bayern Munich 3-1 Borussia Dortmund

Bayern Munich have a brilliant home record at the Allianz Arena, having only lost once in 14 matches and won 12. Borussia Dortmund have won just four games in 14 away from home, losing eight. A head-to-head comparison backs the hosts to win in front of their fans.

Bayern’s season has been stellar; they lead the Bundesliga with 69 points and have bounced back from their tough spell with two consecutive victories. These reinforce their momentum heading into this clash. 

In contrast, Borussia have struggled defensively this term, as seen in their inconsistent campaign. While Bayern Munich are looking to seal the title, Dortmund retain an outsize chance of a top-four finish, which means the two sides will be competitive. 

However, Bayern Munich have the momentum to win and bolster their title credentials.

Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund Prediction, Betting Tip

• Pick: Winning Margin – Bayern Munich by 2
• Odds: +350 (20Bet)

Bayern Munich have the most potent attack in the Bundesliga. They’ve scored 81 times this season while conceding only 27. The combination of a strong assault with the meanest defense means that they’ll have an edge when they face a Dortmund side that have scored 52 goals and conceded 43. 

My analysis reveals that Bayern have the potency to win this game comfortably, extend their good run, and march to the Bundesliga title. 

Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund: Where to Watch (USA, Canada) 

• (USA) – ESPN Deportes and FuboTV
• (Canada) – DAZN

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By Kai Iliev

Updated: 11 Apr 2025, 13:03