The Bundesliga's marquee fixture arrives this weekend as Bayern Munich welcome Borussia Dortmund to the Allianz Arena. Both sides remain unbeaten after five matchdays, with Bayern sitting top of the table solely on goal difference.
Form and Table Position
Bayern have won four and drawn one of their opening five games, scoring 16 goals and conceding five. Dortmund have an identical record, with 15 goals scored and six conceded, leaving the two clubs level on 13 points.
Bayern's latest outing was a 3-0 victory at Werder Bremen, while Dortmund secured a 2-1 home win against Freiburg. The hosts are aiming for an eighth consecutive Bundesliga title, while Dortmund seek their first since 2012.
Team News and Tactics
Bayern will be without midfielder Leon Goretzka, who is suspended after accumulating five yellow cards. Defender Dayot Upamecano is doubtful with a hamstring problem, but winger Serge Gnabry is expected to return from illness.
Dortmund have no fresh injury concerns. Coach Edin Terzic is likely to stick with the 4-2-3-1 formation that has served them well, with Julian Brandt operating in the number 10 role behind Sebastien Haller.
Head-to-Head and Prediction
Bayern have won the last three meetings between the sides, including a 4-2 victory in the corresponding fixture last season. Dortmund's last win at the Allianz Arena came in 2019.
Kick-off is at 18:30 local time on Saturday. A win for either side would put them three points clear at the top of the table, while a draw would keep the title race finely poised.
