Bayern — Borussia Dortmund : Match Preview and Prediction for October 18,2025

Bayern’s Dominant Start to the Season

This season, Bayern has been displaying exceptionally mature football under Kompany’s guidance, yielding consistent results in every match played. This impressive run includes a remarkable streak of 10 consecutive victories. The revitalized attack, featuring Jackson and Diaz alongside the ever-present Kane, offers maximum versatility and effectiveness on the field.

Recent Form and Injury Report for Bayern

Prior to the international break, the Bavarians decisively defeated Paphos with David Luiz (5-1) in the Champions League on Cyprus, and also crushed Eintracht 3-0 in Frankfurt. While we await to see the ‘red-white machine’ after the international fixtures, the upcoming home ‘Der Klassiker’ is expected to highly motivate Kimmich and his teammates. Musiala, Ito, Davies, Stanisic, and Urbig will miss the game due to injuries, while Raphael Guerreiro is questionable to face his former club due to a national team injury.

Dortmund’s Season Opening and Dropped Points

The ‘Black and Yellows’ can also boast a decent start to the season; however, Niko Kovač’s squad has dropped points in the before their derby clash with Bayern. This occurred in the opening fixture against St. Pauli in Hamburg, ending in a 3-3 draw, and then at home in their final match before the October break, a 1-1 draw against Leipzig.

Dortmund’s Form Against Leipzig and Key Absentees

Against Leipzig, Dortmund appeared less fresh due to their Champions League commitments; nevertheless, the ‘Black and Yellows’ managed to recover and remain unbeaten before ‘Der Klassiker’. However, in terms of squad strength and experience, Dortmund notably surpasses their opponents, who might buckle under defensive pressure. For the match against Bayern, the visitors will be without Duranville, Can, and Anselmino.