Bayern and Dortmund will meet this Saturday in matchday 29 of the Bundesliga. After midweek losses in the Champions League, both teams will be looking to respond with a strong performance ahead of their crucial second-leg matches next week. Which side has the edge heading into this high-stakes clash? Our Bayern vs Dortmund predictions guide previews the game.
Bayern’s build-up to this match has been far from perfect, with Musiala sidelined by injury and a 2-1 defeat to Inter Milan in Tuesday’s first leg. Can they recover in time to win this encounter?
| ℹ️ Tournament: | German Bundesliga season 2024-25, Matchday 29 |
| ⚽️ Venue: | Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany |
| 🗓️ Date: | 12 April 2025 |
| ⏰ Time: | 16:30 GMT on Saturday |
Betting companies for football have offered the Bavarians 1.42 (2/5) odds for a home victory. Dortmund has been poor this season, which is reflected in their odds, sitting at 6.70 (17/3). Bayern vs Dortmund odds for a draw is valued at 5.10 (41/10).
Both teams played out a 1:1 draw in their most recent game. Before that, Bayern had recorded three victories in the previous five games, while Dortmund had one win and a draw during that run.
Bayern’s domestic campaign is progressing according to plan, with the Bavarians leading the Bundesliga standings. They’ve collected 68 points from 28 matches, scoring 81 goals and conceding 27. Bayern could still make it to the UCL semifinals despite their Tuesday loss to Inter Milan. However, that game could have ended differently had Harry Kane scored.
For now, Bayern will shift their attention back to league duties. They recorded victories over Augsburg and Saint Pauli in their last two Bundesliga outings and will now aim for a third straight win. With Dortmund struggling for consistency, Bayern will back themselves to get a win on Saturday.
The Bavarians will be without Manuel Neuer, Jamal Musiala, and Alphonso Davies for this fixture.
Dortmund have underperformed this season, sitting eighth in the Bundesliga after 28 matches. They’ve registered 12 wins, suffered 11 losses, and drawn five times—a disappointing return for a club with such high expectations. Their Champions League campaign is also hanging by a thread after a 4–0 defeat in the first leg, leaving them with a mountain to climb at Signal Iduna Park.
Despite their struggles, Dortmund remains in the race for European qualification. They must start stringing together positive results in the league to stay in contention. They’ve won their last two Bundesliga matches against Freiburg and Mainz and now face the challenge of extending that run with a win over Bayern at the Allianz Arena.
Mane, Schlotterbeck, and Sabitzer are injured and out of this fixture.
We offer Bayern vs Dortmund betting predictions in this section:
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Bayern holds a six-point advantage over Leverkusen and understands that any misstep at this stage could lead to a tense conclusion to the title race. With that in mind, we anticipate their strong showing on Saturday. The Bavarians are currently averaging 2.9 goals per game, so a bet selection of over 2.5 goals in this game is a likely outcome. With Dortmund struggling for consistency, Bayern is well-positioned to score more than 2.5 goals.
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Despite a disappointing season, Dortmund still scored 52 goals in the league—an average of 1.9 per match. Bayern boasts an even stronger attacking record, having found the net 81 times, which translates to 2.9 goals per game. Defensively, the Bavarians have also been more solid, conceding just 27 goals compared to Dortmund’s 43. That said, both sides are averaging roughly one goal conceded per match. Interestingly, BVB has found the net in seven of their last eight meetings with Bayern. Bookmakers for Bundesliga matches have offered odds of 1.57 (4/7) for this bet option.
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Harry Kane remains Bayern’s primary threat in attack, with 23 Bundesliga goals so far this season. The English striker will be looking to respond after a costly miss on Tuesday night against Inter—an uncharacteristic moment, given he had found the net in each of his previous four matches (against Albania, Latvia, Saint Pauli, and Augsburg). With his sharp form in front of the goal, Kane is well-positioned to add to his tally this weekend. The Englishman has scored seven times against Dortmund throughout his career.
Here are our Bayern vs Dortmund betting picks:
Despite their midweek loss, Bayern are expected to win this game comfortably. Leverage these Bayern vs Dortmund betting tips to wager and secure wins.
