Dortmund Carries the Hopes of the Title Contenders Against Bayern

Borussia Dortmund seems to be carrying the hopes of all those dreaming of winning the Bundesliga title this season, especially after their old rival and guest, Bayern Munich, pulled six points ahead of their nearest challenger, Eintracht Frankfurt. 

Dortmund, currently in fifth place and trailing Bayern by 10 points, knows that to keep their hopes alive of dethroning the Bavarian team, they must defeat them on Saturday evening. This comes by continuing their impressive home form, having won all six league matches at home this season, compared to earning only a single point away from home. 

Dortmund is still searching for a league title since 2012, as they failed to clinch the title in 2023 despite coming close and finished fifth last season. 

Meanwhile, Bayern’s honorary president, Uli Hoeneß, has dismissed Dortmund as a contender for the title. Still, Dortmund’s sporting director, Lars Ricken, raised the challenge flag before the highly anticipated clash, saying: “We in the sporting administration are confident that this match will be fantastic, and we will win it. We want to triumph, and we can achieve it.”

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● This is the 136th encounter between Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich since the Bundesliga’s establishment, making it the most recurring fixture in German football history.

● Bayern Munich has suffered more defeats against Dortmund in all competitions than against any other team (33 losses), the last being 2-0 at home in March. Dortmund has also lost more matches against Bayern than any other team (67 defeats).

● Borussia Dortmund has won all their home league matches this season (6), collecting 18 points to be the best home team, while Bayern is the best away team with 16 points.

● Nuri Şahin became the first Borussia Dortmund coach since the Bundesliga’s inception to win his first eight competitive home matches. Including last season, Dortmund has won their last 11 home matches.

● Bayern Munich’s coach, Vincent Kompany, has collected 29 points in his first 11 Bundesliga matches, equaling the record held by Pep Guardiola with Bayern in the 2012-2013 season and Klaus Toppmöller with Eintracht Frankfurt in the 1993-1994 season (using the three-points-per-win system).

● Bayern Munich has won their last five Bundesliga matches without conceding a goal, a feat last achieved under Carlo Ancelotti between February and April 2017. The last longer streak of clean-sheet wins came in November/December 2014 under Pep Guardiola (6 wins).

● Dortmund winger Jamie Bynoe-Gittens has contributed six goal involvements in the league this season (3 goals and 3 assists), only trailing Guinea’s Serhou Guirassy, who has seven contributions.

● English striker Harry Kane scored his 48th, 49th, and 50th Bundesliga goals in the victory over Augsburg in his 43rd league appearance, becoming the fastest player in Bundesliga history to reach 50 goals.

● Bayern Munich’s Jamal Musiala has scored all five of his Bundesliga goals this season away from home, netting in every away match he has played (missing the Frankfurt match due to injury).

Borussia Dortmund is set for a crucial showdown against Bayern Munich this Saturday, aiming to keep their Bundesliga title hopes alive. With a perfect home record this season, they are determined to close the 10-point gap and challenge their rivals. Despite Bayern’s honorary president dismissing their chances, Dortmund’s confidence remains high ahead of the clash. Fans in the [….] can elevate the excitement with Betway, the #1 online betting site, offering the best odds and a premium experience.