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Matchday 29 in the Bundesliga delivers one of the season’s biggest fixtures as Bayern Munich host Borussia Dortmund at the Allianz Arena on Saturday, April 12, 2025. Set to kick off at 17:30 local time, this clash between Germany’s two footballing giants carries both prestige and significant implications for the title race and European qualification hopes.
Bayern Munich Overview
Bayern Munich come into this clash as league leaders with 65 points. Under Vincent Kompany’s leadership, the Bavarians have looked both fluid in attack and organized in defense. Their 20 wins, 5 draws, and just 2 losses speak to a side in strong control of their destiny. With 78 goals scored and only 26 conceded, Bayern’s goal difference is unmatched in the division.
Their form at home has been particularly dominant, recording 12 victories, a single draw, and one defeat at the Allianz Arena. Fresh from a 3-1 win over Augsburg, Bayern are eager to maintain momentum in their push for yet another Bundesliga crown.
Kompany has instilled a modern, high-pressing system while relying on a balanced mix of experienced leaders like Manuel Neuer and Joshua Kimmich, and rising stars like Jamal Musiala. The team’s attacking depth, with players like Harry Kane and Leroy Sané, makes them a nightmare for any defense.
Dortmund Overview
Borussia Dortmund have endured an inconsistent campaign and find themselves down in 10th place with 38 points. With a record of 11 wins, 5 draws, and 11 defeats, their ambitions of Champions League football next season are slipping away.
Still, their latest 4-1 win away at Freiburg shows flashes of their potential. Dortmund’s attack, led by Marco Reus and Donyell Malen, has produced 48 goals this season, but defensive lapses have cost them points, conceding 42.
Their away record is worrying: just 3 wins in 13 games on the road. Manager Niko Kovač will have to produce a tactical masterclass if his side is to get anything from this trip to Munich. His pressing game can unsettle teams, but implementing it against a technically superior Bayern squad will be a major challenge.
Previous Encounters and Form
Der Klassiker rarely disappoints. The last time these two sides met, the match ended in a 1-1 draw, a testament to how competitive this fixture remains despite Bayern’s recent superiority.
Over the last five meetings in all competitions, Bayern have won twice, Dortmund once, and two games ended in draws. History shows this is a matchup that can swing either way regardless of league form.
In terms of current form, both sides have won three of their last five matches. Bayern’s consistency still gives them the edge, while Dortmund continue to search for rhythm late in the season.
Prediction
With Bayern’s dominant home form and superior squad depth, they are clear favorites. Bookmakers reflect this, with odds for a Bayern win at 1.43, while Dortmund are priced at 7.50. A draw sits at 5.46. Given both sides’ attacking strengths, a bet on both teams to score is also worth considering.
Bayern’s efficiency and strength at the Allianz Arena should be enough to secure all three points, but Dortmund’s counter-attacking threat means they are still capable of landing a punch in this high-stakes clash. Expect fireworks in one of Europe’s most iconic rivalries.
Prediction: Bayern Munich 2-1 Borussia Dortmund
