Our Bayern vs Dortmund prediction is a Bayern Munich win with over 2.5 goals. Der Klassiker at the Allianz Arena on Saturday 31 October (8:30pm EAT) is a genuine top of the table clash, with both clubs unbeaten on 17 points after seven games. Bayern lead only on goal difference and will again be led from the bench by interim coach Aaron Danks while Vincent Kompany recovers at home.
Dortmund have not beaten Bayern in their last five meetings, but they arrive level on points and full of belief.
Key Facts: Bayern vs Dortmund
- Competition: Bundesliga, Matchday 8
- Date: Saturday 31 October 2026
- Kick-off: 8:30pm EAT (6:30pm German time)
- Venue: Allianz Arena, Munich
- Table: Bayern 1st (17 points, goal difference +19), Dortmund 2nd (17 points, +8)
- Last meeting: Dortmund 1-2 Bayern, DFL Supercup, August 2026
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Bayern Munich Form and Team News
Bayern have had an unsettling week off the pitch. Head coach Vincent Kompany fainted during training on 23 October and was taken to hospital. He was discharged on Wednesday and is resting at home, and the club has said his health comes first with no fixed date for his return. Assistant Aaron Danks has stepped in.
On the pitch, the players have responded well. Under Danks, Bayern won 3-1 at Freiburg last weekend and then thrashed Magdeburg 6-1 in the DFB-Pokal on Wednesday, with Michael Olise scoring twice. Earlier in the month they drew 2-2 with Arsenal in the Champions League.
Harry Kane, who was crowned the 2026 Ballon d’Or winner this week, started on the bench against Magdeburg, so he should be fresh for Dortmund. You can read about his award in our Ballon d’Or 2026 report.
Bayern injuries
- Luis Diaz: out with a hamstring injury until around late November.
- Vincent Kompany: not expected on the touchline, with Danks in charge.
Borussia Dortmund Form and Team News
Niko Kovac has Dortmund playing with confidence. They are unbeaten in the league with five wins and two draws, and they recently beat Eintracht Frankfurt 1-0. On Tuesday they needed a stoppage time free kick from Marcel Sabitzer to beat Werder Bremen 3-2 in the cup.
Kovac said being level on points makes this far more exciting than in recent years. He called Bayern the best of the best and said Dortmund need 90 minutes at the highest level. On Kane, he said the Ballon d’Or winner is sensational and that stopping him has to be a job for the whole team, not one defender.
Dortmund injuries
- Fotis Konstantelias: out.
- Emre Can: out with a long-term injury.
Head to Head
Bayern have dominated this fixture. Dortmund have failed to beat them in the last five meetings, and the most recent was a 2-1 Bayern win in the DFL Supercup in August 2026.
Der Klassiker in Munich usually produces goals, and Bayern’s attack has rarely been held quiet at home.
Bayern vs Dortmund Prediction and Betting Tips
Bayern have the stronger squad, home advantage and a goal difference more than double Dortmund’s. Even without Kompany in the dugout, the team has scored nine goals in two games under Danks.
Dortmund deserve respect. They are unbeaten and well organised under Kovac, and the uncertainty around Bayern’s coaching set-up gives them a small opening. But history and form both point to the hosts, and Kane is in the form of his life.
Our picks
- Main pick: Bayern Munich to win and over 2.5 goals
- Alternative: Both teams to score: Yes
- Player angle: Harry Kane to score anytime
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FAQ
What time is Bayern vs Dortmund in Kenya?
Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund kicks off at 8:30pm East Africa Time on Saturday 31 October 2026.
Will Vincent Kompany coach Bayern against Dortmund?
Kompany is resting at home after leaving hospital, and assistant Aaron Danks is expected to take charge again. The club has not set a date for his return.
Who is top of the Bundesliga?
Bayern are top on goal difference. Both Bayern and Dortmund have 17 points and are unbeaten after seven games.
What is the best bet for Bayern vs Dortmund?
Our main pick is Bayern to win with over 2.5 goals. No bet is guaranteed, so only stake what you can afford to lose.
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