Borussia Dortmund – Bayern München

Borussia Dortmund host Bayern München in a clash that could reshape the top of the table, with the hosts sitting second on nine points after three straight wins and an impressive 8‑2 goal tally. Bayern, currently fourth with seven points from two victories and a draw and a 7‑2 record, will be eager to close the gap and keep their unbeaten run intact. Dortmund’s flawless three‑match streak gives them a psychological edge, yet Bayern’s slightly better defensive record – conceding only two goals compared with Dortmund’s two – suggests a tightly contested affair. The two sides have already met twice this season, each taking a point, so the upcoming encounter promises to be the decisive third meeting that could see one of them surge into the lead.