FC Bayern München vs Borussia Dortmund: Bundesliga 2026 Match Preview
Analysis by Robert Marin · Last Updated: 30 October 2026 at 22:38 UTC
Date of last modification: 30 October 2026 at 22:38 UTC
Match Preview
FC Bayern München play Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga on 31 October 2026 for round 8. First place meets second place in a match where numbers separate the two clubs closely at the leading of the table.
Recent Form and Standings
FC Bayern München occupy position 1 with a last 5 form sequence of WWDWW and a form index of 70. Borussia Dortmund sit in position 2 with form figures of WWDDW and a form index of 63.
Expected Goals and Match Dynamics
The model calculates 3.98 expected goals for FC Bayern München and 2.18 expected goals for Borussia Dortmund. Win probability numbers show 70% for the home side, 10% for a draw, and 20% for the away side.
Head-to-Head Record
The historical head-to-head win record shows FC Bayern München with 75% of past results, while Borussia Dortmund hold 25% across previous meetings.
Statistical Indicators
FC Bayern München record an attacking index of 94 and a defending index of 49. Borussia Dortmund register an attacking index of 81 and a defending index of 77. Track the live score and projected lineups in the Arena Sports Insights app.
Expected Lineups
FC Bayern München4-2-3-1
- 40Jonas Urbig
- 27Konrad Laimer
- 2Dayot Upamecano
- 4Jonathan Tah
- 19Alphonso Davies
- 6Joshua Kimmich
- 45Aleksandar Pavlović
- 17Michael Olise
- 34Ismael Saibari
- 7Serge Gnabry
- 9Harry Kane
Borussia Dortmund3-4-2-1
- 1Gregor Kobel
- 22Joane Gadou
- 3Waldemar Anton
- 4Nico Schlotterbeck
- 26Julian Ryerson
- 7Jobe Bellingham
- 8Felix Nmecha
- 24Daniel Svensson
- 20Marcel Sabitzer
- 14Maximilian Beier
- 9Serhou Guirassy
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