Reigning champions Bayern Munich host Borussia Dortmund in Der Klassiker on Saturday, with the visitors looking to end a run of four consecutive defeats in all competitions against the Bavarians.
Both sides desperately require a win for differing reasons, with Bayern attempting to hold off title chasers RB Leipzig, and Dortmund looking to move back into the Champions League qualification positions.
BAYERN MUNICH vs. BORUSSIA DORTMUND
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BAYERN MUNICH
Out: Corentin Tolisso (thigh), Douglas Costa (ankle), Alexander Nubel (ankle), Tanguy Nianzou (thigh)
Doubtful: Benjamin Pavard (coronavirus)
Sports Mole's predicted XI: Neuer; Sule, Boateng, Alaba, Davies; Kimmich, Goretzka; Sane, Muller, Gnabry; Lewandowski
BORUSSIA DORTMUND
Out: Manuel Akanji (muscle), Marcel Schmelzer (knee), Axel Witsel (Achilles' tendon)
Doubtful: Jadon Sancho (thigh), Raphael Guerreiro (calf), Giovanni Reyna (muscle)
Sports Mole's predicted XI: Hitz; Morey, Can, Hummels, Schulz; Dahoud, Delaney; Hazard, Brandt, Reus; Haaland
Brett Curtis
