Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund Prediction: First test for Tuchel

Two juggernauts go head-to-head in a very crucial time of the season. Both teams are at the very top of the battle for the Bundesliga title this season. Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich have been in a hot contest for months now and although Dortmund occupied the 1st spot only a few weeks ago, Bayern Munich have an opportunity to reclaim that spot and hopefully go on to win the title. New manager, Tomas Tuchel will be taking the reins for the first time and will want to set the tone for a successful spell with his new club, but Dortmund are not slowing down. So what are we expecting from these two at the end of 90 minutes? Let's find out.

Bayern Munich had been in good form until their unexpected defeat against Bayern Leverkusen in their last game. Before that defeat, they were on a run of 4 wins in a row but failed to continue that run when they lost 2-1 to Bayer Leverkusen. By that defeat, they slipped down to 2nd place on the table, but 1 point behind new leaders Borussia Dortmund. 

Against Leverkusen, Joshua Kimmich was first to score inside the opening 22 minutes of the game. But in the second half, the hosts were awarded spot kicks in the 55th and 73rd minute and Exequiel Palacios scored both kicks and Bayern Munich couldn't get back into the game until the end of the game. As expected, Bayern Munich were dominant, taking 60% possession, 6 shots on target and 3 corner kicks.

Bayern Munich are currently 2nd in the league, with 52 points from 25 matches. They have won 15 matches, drawn 7 and lost 3.

Team Streak:- more than 2.5 goals (⅚), first to score (8/10), first half winners (⅘), less than 4.5 cards (⅞), less than 10.5 corners (6/8).

Dortmund were handed a gift after the shock exit from the UEFA champions league against Chelsea on aggregate. They salvaged Bayern Munich's loss to Leverkusen to climb up to 1st spot on the table. And now they face a tough test here against the biggest team in the league and they will hope to win all 3 points against them in order to retain their position. Borussia Dortmund trashed FC Koln 6-1 in their last match. Clearly, their intentions are well noted. Raphael Guerreiro, Sebastian Haller, Marco Reus and Donyell Malen all scored in the first half of the match. And in the second half, Marco Reus and Sebastian Haller both grabbed a brace to total the goals to 6. Dortmund didn't give the opposition a chance as they dominated possession by 64% and had 8 shots on target by the end of 90 minutes.

Dortmund now have 3 wins, 1 loss and 1 draw in their last 5 matches in all competitions.

Borussia Dortmund have collected 53 points from 25 matches so far, which places them at the very top of the Bundesliga table.

Team Streak:- without clean sheet (4), first to score (9/10), first half winners (⅚), less than 10.5 corners (⅚).

These two clubs have faced each other 20 times before now. Bayern Munich have 15 wins, while Dortmund have 1 win and 4 matches ended in a draw.

• Bayern Munich have not lost in the last 9 meetings.
• Bayern Munich are without a clean sheet in the last 7 meetings.
• Dortmund are without a clean sheet in the last 9 meetings.
• More than 2.5 goals were scored in 7/7 meetings.
• Both teams scored in 7/7 meetings. Bayern Munich won the first half in ⅘ meetings.
• Less than 10.5 corners were played in (8/10) matches.

Bayern Munich made the headlines with the sacking of their former manager and employment of Tomas Tuchel. Many were left in shock but it was evident that Bayern Munich have been far from their best this season and with their Champions League hunt much alive, they needed the services of a proven winner. Now, all eyes will be on new manager Tomas Tuchel who takes the reins for the first time. He has had limited time with his squad who were on international duty during his appointment. There is concern that he intends to set up his team, will he cause a radical change or instil his ideas gradually? Either way it's a match that he doesn't want to lose and I think the experience of the Bayern Munich team will give them the edge here.

• Bet on More than 2 Goals at 1.66 Odds
• Bet on Both Teams to Score at 1.98 Odds
• Bet on Correct Score 3-1 at 8.5 Odds