Borussia Dortmund vs. Bayern Munich: Der Klassiker Set to Ignite Bundesliga

The highly anticipated ‘Der Klassiker’ match between Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich is set to take place on Saturday, November 30, at the Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund, Germany. This clash is one of the most significant in the Bundesliga, pitting two of Germany’s football giants against each other.

Bayern Munich, led by Vincent Kompany, are currently at the top of the Bundesliga table, unbeaten in their last seven games across all competitions. They come into this match on the back of a hard-fought 1-0 victory over PSG in the Champions League and a convincing 3-0 win over Augsburg in their last Bundesliga outing. Bayern’s away record has been impressive, with five wins and one draw in their six away league games this season.

Borussia Dortmund, under the management of Nuri Sahin, have also found their footing after a tough start to the season. They have won four of their last five encounters, including a 4-0 league victory over Freiburg and a 3-0 Champions League win against Dinamo Zagreb. Dortmund boasts a perfect home record this season, having won all six of their home matches at Signal Iduna Park.

However, Dortmund will face this match without several key players. Captain Emre Can is serving the second of a two-match suspension, while Karim Adeyemi is sidelined with a hamstring injury. Julian Brandt is also a doubt after being forced off early in their midweek match against Dinamo Zagreb due to a muscle problem. Niklas Sule, though, has recovered from an ankle injury and could feature off the bench.

Bayern Munich also have their share of injuries. Joao Palhinha and Hiroki Ito are ruled out due to injuries, with Palhinha suffering a tear in the abductor muscle of his right leg and Ito undergoing further surgery on a broken foot. Mathys Tel picked up a knock on international duty, and Sven Ulreich will be out due to personal reasons. However, Aleksandar Pavlovic is nearing a return after a shoulder operation.

The match is expected to be highly competitive, with both teams looking to make a statement. Bayern’s strong away form and Dortmund’s perfect home record set the stage for an intense and potentially high-scoring encounter. Fans in the United States can watch the match live on ESPN+ and the ESPN App.

Predictions favor Bayern Munich, given their recent form and the strength of their squad. However, the history of ‘Der Klassiker’ suggests that anything can happen, making this a must-watch event for football fans worldwide.