FC Bayern München and Borussia Dortmund meet in the 141st competitive Klassiker since the Bundesliga was founded, with Bayern at home at the Allianz Arena and kickoff set for 18.30. It is first against second, and both sides arrive unbeaten in the league. Bayern have 25 goals and only six conceded, while Dortmund have allowed just four after seven matches.
Bayern's attack against Dortmund's defence
This is the cleanest part of the matchup. Bayern's attack has produced 25 Bundesliga goals in seven games, the league's best return, and they have done it while keeping the defensive side under control with only six conceded. Dortmund have answered with five clean sheets and just four goals allowed after seven league matches, which is why this feels like a proper strength-on-strength test rather than a normal Klassiker build-up.
The front line should be even more of a focus if Harry Kane returns to the starting line-up after being rested in the DFB-Pokal against 1. FC Magdeburg. Kane has four Bundesliga goals and five assists, and his 7.8 rating reflects how central he has been to Bayern's attack. Niko Kovac called his performances "sensationell", which is hardly a surprise given the numbers.
Bayern will also take comfort from the history around this fixture. They have lost only once in the last 17 direct duels, with 13 wins and three draws, and they have not lost any of their last 21 Bundesliga matches as league leaders against a team in second place. Dortmund's defensive start gives them a real chance to disrupt that, but Bayern's scoring rate is the louder edge going in.
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