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Top game in Munich: Bayern against Dortmund – who will win the duel?
Bayern Munich will host Dortmund in the top game of the Bundesliga on October 18, 2025. Live broadcast on sportschau.de.
Top game in Munich: Bayern against Dortmund – who will win the duel?
Football fever is running high in Germany. On Saturday, October 18, 2025, the eagerly awaited clash between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund will take place in Munich's Allianz Stadium - a classic that will not only make fans' hearts beat faster, but will also make history for the 138th time. Kick-off is at 6:30 p.m. and fans can look forward to an exciting game.
The game will be broadcast live sportschau.de, where a full audio report is also available. To view the broadcast on screen, viewers need a subscription to the pay channel “Sky”. The game summary will be available there and in the ARD media library from Monday at midnight.
Current table position
Bayern Munich leads the Bundesliga table with 18 points after six matchdays and has won all of its games. With an impressive goal difference of 38:8, they are clearly the favorites in this match. Dortmund, on the other hand, is four points behind Bayern and will do everything in its power to get at least one point in order to slowly get back within striking distance. Borussia have been unbeaten in the league for seven months and recently continued their streak with a draw against Leipzig.
The previous meetings have largely gone in favor of Bayern; They won ten of the last eleven matches between November 2019 and November 2023. Despite this dominance, Dortmund's sports director Lars Ricken is optimistic. He stresses that Bayern remain the favorites, but Kovač has positioned the team well to apply pressure.
Players in focus
A very hot player on the field will be Harry Kane, who has already scored 11 goals in the current Bundesliga season - a performance that has earned him comparisons with Robert Lewandowski. Kane has integrated into his new environment and plays a central role under coach Kompany. On the other hand, Serhou Guirassy could be a crucial factor for Dortmund as he is now fit again after injury problems and can lead the team.
Both teams are relying on their key players: Neuer, Upamecano and Kimmich are among those available for Bayern, while Dortmund are relying on Kobel, Anton and Adeyemi. The lineups could look like this:
| Bayern Munich | Borussia Dortmund |
|---|---|
| Newer | Kobel |
| Boyy | Anthony |
| Upamecano | Schlotterbeck |
| Tah | Bensebaini |
| Laimer | Ryerson |
| Kimmich | Sabitzer |
| Goretzka | Nmecha |
| Olise | Svensson |
| Gnabry | Adeyemi |
| Diaz | Guirassy |
| Kane | Beier |
The fans can look forward to an exciting duel in which every acid test will be felt with heartbeats. Top players from both teams, exciting tactics and the history of this rivalry create an atmosphere that is an experience for every football fan.
The question is: Can Dortmund continue their series of draws against Bayern, or will they have to admit defeat again? One thing is certain: there is a lot of tension in the air in the classic between Bayern and Dortmund.