Bavaria vs. Dortmund: Company warns of reaction in the prestige duel!

Bavaria vs. Dortmund: Company warns of reaction in the prestige duel!

München, Deutschland - On the 29th matchday of the Bundesliga, FC Bayern Munich Borussia Dortmund welcomes the eagerly awaited classic. While Bavaria cited 27 points in the table with an impressive lead, both teams had to accept a bitter defeat in the Champions League quarter-finals last week. Dortmund lost 0: 4 against FC Barcelona and Bavaria had to give up 1-2 against Inter Milan. These defeats throw a shadow on the upcoming duel.

Trainer Vincent Kompany emphasized the importance of this encounter, making it clear in his statement: "Such games are always important." The Belgian, who grew up with these duels, warns the Dortmund and calls for a reaction to the defeat against Inter. He is convinced that his team will bring both motivation and energy in order to survive in the prestige duel and to recharge their confidence for the second leg in Milan. An important question remains open: Will Thomas Müller appear right from the start? The experienced player came on late in the last game and could possibly play his last duel against Dortmund.

Change of coach and their consequences

Change of coaches are not uncommon in German football. This often happens when the club management is dissatisfied with the performance of the current head coach. In the past, there have already been several examples of the exchange from black to Dárdai in Berlin or Nagelsmann to Tuchel in Munich. However, scientific studies show inconsistent results on the effects of trainer changes. Sebastian Zart, sports scientist at the TU Kaiserslautern, has examined how coaching changes affect team performance.

In his analysis, which includes almost 4,000 games and 150 change of coach in the Bundesliga, Primera División and Premier League, the conclusion of a short -term increase in performance generally resulted in a change of performance. This positive effect can last up to 16 game days after the change. Reasons for this increase in performance can be in the overcome dissatisfaction within the team or in the absence of performance -lowering factors of the former trainer. It is delicately surprised by the early exchange of Julian Nagelsmann near Bavaria, since the club was well positioned in all competitions at that time.