Match Information
Match Overview
Bayern München host Borussia Dortmund at the Allianz Arena on October 31 in Bundesliga Regular Season - Round 8, a matchday that pairs the league's top two sides. Bayern München sit first and Borussia Dortmund second, so this fixture carries clear title-race weight at an early stage of the season, with Matchday 8 helping to shape the table.
The primary storyline is the contrast in recent league form. Bayern's last three Bundesliga outings brought a 2-2 draw at FC Augsburg on October 10, a 6-1 home win over RB Leipzig on October 17 and a 3-1 away win at SC Freiburg on October 25. That is ten goals scored in three league games and a consistent ability to score on the road. Dortmund's league run reads differently: a 2-2 home draw with Werder Bremen on October 9, a 0-0 draw at Union Berlin on October 17 and a 1-0 home win over Eintracht Frankfurt on October 24. They have been more economical, scoring three times in those three matches, and their one clean-sheet win came by a single goal.
The secondary factor is the schedule. Both sides have played midweek Champions League matches in October. Bayern drew 3-3 at Viking on October 13 and 2-2 with Arsenal on October 21, while Dortmund lost 1-0 at Bodo/Glimt on October 14 and won 2-1 at Sabah FA on October 20. Bayern have conceded in each of their last five matches across competitions.
The head-to-head record also favors the hosts. Bayern won the last four meetings, including 2-1 in Dortmund on August 22 and 3-2 on February 28, and Dortmund's last win in this series was 2-0 on March 30, 2024.
For full statistical context, check out the detailed analysis here.
Neither side has reported injuries, so both managers, Vincent Kompany and Niko Kovač, appear to have full squads available. Bayern's attacking depth will meet a Dortmund side that has shown resilience in tight matches.
Predicted Lineups
Bayern München
Urbig; Stanišić, Upamecano, Tah, Brown; Laimer, Bischof; Olise, Karl, Gnabry; Kane
Borussia Dortmund
Kobel; Anton, Schlotterbeck, Bensebaïni; Ryerson, Veerman, Nmecha, Svensson; Sabitzer, Fábio Silva; Guirassy
Team Form Analysis
Bayern München
League Position: 1Bayern München Form Analysis
Bayern's last five matches across all competitions produced two wins and three draws, with no defeats. The trajectory in the league is positive: after a 2-2 draw at FC Augsburg on October 10, they beat RB Leipzig 6-1 at home on October 17 and won 3-1 at SC Freiburg on October 25.
The attack is the standout feature. Bayern scored 16 goals in these five matches, an average of more than three per game, including three in the 3-3 draw at Viking on October 13 and two against Arsenal on October 21. Scoring at least twice in every match shows consistent output against varied opposition.
Defensively the picture is less settled. Bayern conceded in all five games, nine goals in total, with Augsburg, Viking and Arsenal each scoring twice or more. The Leipzig and Freiburg results show they can limit opponents in league play, but the draws show the back line has been tested.
The opposition has been mixed, from Bundesliga sides to Champions League matches against Arsenal and Viking. Remaining unbeaten through that run, including away trips, suggests resilience heading into the meeting with Dortmund.
Borussia Dortmund
League Position: 2Borussia Dortmund Form Analysis
Dortmund's last five matches brought two wins, two draws and one defeat. Their league form has been steady rather than spectacular: a 2-2 home draw with Werder Bremen on October 9, a 0-0 draw at Union Berlin on October 17 and a 1-0 home win over Eintracht Frankfurt on October 24.
Attacking output has been modest. Dortmund scored six goals across the five matches, with two coming in each of the Bremen draw and the 2-1 win at Sabah FA on October 20. They failed to score in two games, the 0-0 at Union Berlin and the 1-0 loss at Bodo/Glimt on October 14.
Defensively they have been tighter than Bayern, conceding four goals in five matches and keeping two clean sheets, against Union Berlin and Frankfurt. Bremen and Sabah FA were the only sides to score against them, and Bodo/Glimt won with a single goal.
Their form has been a mix of grinding results and narrow margins. Winning on the road in Europe at Sabah FA and following it with a league win over Frankfurt shows they can respond after a setback, even though the Union Berlin draw and Bodo/Glimt defeat limited their momentum.
Head-to-Head
Bayern München
Borussia Dortmund
Recent Meetings
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-22 | Borussia Dortmund | 1 - 2 | Bayern München |
| 2026-02-28 | Borussia Dortmund | 2 - 3 | Bayern München |
| 2025-10-18 | Bayern München | 2 - 1 | Borussia Dortmund |
| 2025-04-12 | Bayern München | 2 - 2 | Borussia Dortmund |
| 2024-11-30 | Borussia Dortmund | 1 - 1 | Bayern München |
| 2024-03-30 | Bayern Munich | 0 - 2 | Borussia Dortmund |
| 2023-11-04 | Borussia Dortmund | 0 - 4 | Bayern Munich |
| 2023-04-01 | Bayern Munich | 4 - 2 | Borussia Dortmund |
| 2022-10-08 | Borussia Dortmund | 2 - 2 | Bayern Munich |
| 2022-04-23 | Bayern Munich | 3 - 1 | Borussia Dortmund |
Memorable Matches
The recent head-to-head record has plenty of goals. On February 28, Bayern won 3-2 at Dortmund in a match that offered little separation, and on August 22 they won 2-1 in Dortmund, extending their run to four straight victories in the series. The October 18, 2025 meeting at the Allianz Arena also ended 2-1 to Bayern.
Earlier results show the rivalry can swing the other way. Dortmund won 2-0 in Munich on March 30, 2024, the most recent time they took all three points. Bayern answered with a 4-0 win in Dortmund on November 4, 2023. The 2-2 draws on April 12, 2025 and October 8, 2022 added to a series with frequent goals and tight margins.
Venue Factor
The Allianz Arena hosts the fixture, and the data shows Bayern have been strong at home this season in the matches provided. They beat RB Leipzig 6-1 there on October 17 in the Bundesliga
Injury Concerns
Bayern München
Borussia Dortmund
