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Bundesliga · Matchday 8 Bayern München vs Borussia Dortmund Prediction, Match Preview & Stats
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Dortmund edge Bremen in DFB-Pokal thriller
Borussia Dortmund advanced in the DFB-Pokal after a tight win over Werder Bremen. Dortmund led 2-0 before Niclas Füllkrug pulled Bremen level within three minutes, but the hosts won it in the final minute.
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Harry Kane wins the 2026 Golden Ball
The Bayern München forward was named the world's best player by France Football, taking the award for the first time in his career.
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Vorm saw Ballon d'Or winner Kane grow at Tottenham
Former Tottenham teammate Michel Vorm says Harry Kane's Ballon d'Or win came as no surprise, pointing to his impact for Bayern München and England. Vorm recalled Kane's constant drive to improve early in his career.
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Kimmich could return for Bayern against Dortmund
Bayern have been without Joshua Kimmich for two competitive matches after a death in his family. The midfielder may be back for the game against Borussia Dortmund.
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Kane welcomed as a hero by Bayern after Ballon d'Or win
Bayern München's players and staff gave Harry Kane a hero's reception on Tuesday following his Ballon d'Or success. British premier Andy Burnham praised him, though the government would not comment on a possible knighthood.
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Kane wins the Ballon d'Or
The Bayern München and England striker received the award on Monday evening. In a Dutch podcast, Süleyman Öztürk and Bas van den Hoven explained why the choice was deserved.
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Bayern assistant gives hopeful Kompany update
Assistant coach Aaron Danks says Vincent Kompany's health situation is improving, with the Bayern head coach doing better each day.
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Danks says Kompany improving but won't discuss return
Bayern will be without Vincent Kompany for a second time on Wednesday, hosting second-division Magdeburg in the German cup. Assistant Aaron Danks said the coach seems to get better every day but would not talk about when he might be back.
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Kane thanks Kompany after Ballon d'Or win
Harry Kane thanked Bayern coach Vincent Kompany in his Ballon d'Or speech. Kompany, who is out after collapsing, had called Kane from hospital before the gala to encourage him.
Form guide
Bayern München
- W 3-1 at Freiburg (A) Bundesliga · 25 Oct
- D 2-2 vs Arsenal (H) Champions League · 21 Oct
- W 6-1 vs RB Leipzig (H) Bundesliga · 17 Oct
- D 3-3 at Viking (A) Champions League · 13 Oct
- D 2-2 at Augsburg (A) Bundesliga · 10 Oct
Borussia Dortmund
- W 3-2 vs Werder Bremen (H) DFB Pokal · 27 Oct
- W 1-0 vs Eintracht Frankfurt (H) Bundesliga · 24 Oct
- W 2-1 at Sabah FK (A) Champions League · 20 Oct
- D 0-0 at Union Berlin (A) Bundesliga · 17 Oct
- L 0-1 at Bodø/Glimt (A) Champions League · 14 Oct
Last five competitive matches before kick-off, all competitions, results after 90 minutes.
Attack and defence ratings
Bayern MünchenBorussia Dortmund
0 to 100 against this season's Bundesliga clubs (100 = best). The rating is our model's long-run strength before this match: it uses the last three years and counts recent matches most, so a few results do not move it at once. Under each rating: this season's actual goals per match.
Head-to-head
26Bayern München wins
10draws
13Borussia Dortmund wins
49 meetings since 2010, results after 90 minutes.
- 22 Aug 2026 · Super Cup Borussia Dortmund 1-2 Bayern München
- 28 Feb 2026 · Bundesliga Borussia Dortmund 2-3 Bayern München
- 18 Oct 2025 · Bundesliga Bayern München 2-1 Borussia Dortmund
- 12 Apr 2025 · Bundesliga Bayern München 2-2 Borussia Dortmund
- 30 Nov 2024 · Bundesliga Borussia Dortmund 1-1 Bayern München
Bundesliga so far
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | GD | Pts |
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| 1 | Bayern München | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 25:6 | +19 | 17 |
| 2 | Borussia Dortmund | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 12:4 | +8 | 17 |
Positions in our table of 18 clubs, before kick-off. Full table
Match facts
- Competition
- Bundesliga, Matchday 8
- Kick-off
- Venue
- Allianz Arena, München
- Since last match
- Bayern München: 2 days (DFB Pokal)
Borussia Dortmund: 3 days (DFB Pokal) - Next match
- Bayern München: 3 days (Champions League) later
Borussia Dortmund: 4 days (Champions League) later
Questions and answers
What time is Bayern München vs Borussia Dortmund and where is it played?
Bayern München vs Borussia Dortmund kicks off at 17:30 UK time (17:30 UTC) on Saturday 31 October 2026 at Allianz Arena, München. It is a Bundesliga match (Matchday 8).
When will the OptimaGoal prediction for Bayern München vs Borussia Dortmund be published?
Our picks and their reasons are published 48 hours before kick-off at the earliest, from 17:30 UTC on Thursday 29 October 2026, once both teams have played their previous match. The result percentages follow for everyone 2 hours before kick-off, at 15:30 UTC on Saturday 31 October 2026; every other percentage is for members until the match is over.
What is the recent form of Bayern München and Borussia Dortmund?
Bayern München have 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 defeats in their last 5 matches in all competitions, and are unbeaten in 5. Borussia Dortmund have 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches in all competitions, and have won their last 3.
What is the head-to-head record between Bayern München and Borussia Dortmund?
Bayern München and Borussia Dortmund have met 49 times in our records since 2010: Bayern München won 26, Borussia Dortmund won 13 and 10 ended level. Last meeting: 2026-08-22, Borussia Dortmund 1-2 Bayern München.
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