Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund: 3 things to watch in Der Klassiker

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Bayern Munich host Borussia Dortmund in a highly anticipated Der Klassiker match at the Allianz Arena, with both teams level on points at the top of the Bundesliga table. Borussia Dortmund are coming off three consecutive wins, although they have been unconvincing with one-goal margin victories. Bayern Munich, on the other hand, have been dismantling opponents with ease, such as their 7-0 win over Union Berlin and 6-1 win over RB Leipzig. The match will test Dortmund's ability to win the league title against strong opponents.

Borussia Dortmund are still struggling to find stability and organization under Niko Kovac, with rotations in the midfield and defense, particularly between Joane Gadou and Ramy Bensebaini. Kovac has not nailed down a proper starting XI despite new signings, and key decisions include whether to start Jobe Bellingham, Joey Veerman, and Serhou Guirassy together. The team's back-three, featuring Nico Schlotterbeck, Waldemar Anton, and Joane Gadou, will face a significant challenge against Bayern's attack.

Bayern Munich have the best attacking record in the Bundesliga, scoring 25 goals in seven games, while Borussia Dortmund have the best defensive record, conceding just four goals and keeping five clean sheets. Bayern will rely on Harry Kane and Michael Olise, while Dortmund's back-three will need to withstand their attack. The match is expected to be a closely contested top-of-the-table clash.