Bayern Munich vs. Borussia Dortmund: Lewandowski and Haaland May Face-off One Last Time in Der Klassiker as Bayern Look to Seal Title

April 22, 2022
Benson Chikezie

German Bundesliga 2021/2022
Matchday 31
Allianz Arena, Munich

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Borussia Dortmund Borussia Dortmund

Bayern Munich will be looking to seal their tenth straight Bundesliga title as they host rivals Borussia Dortmund on April 23, 2022. The match begins at 22:30 IST, and it may be the last Der Klassiker face-off between Robert Lewandowski and Erling Haaland.

Bayern Munich have set the grandest stage to seal yet another Bundesliga title, and winning against their arch-rivals will be a sweet pill to swallow after their disappointing exit from the Champions League. Borussia Dortmund have almost sealed their place in next season’s UCL, but with slim hopes of winning the title, they will come into this match knowing their fate lies in their hands.

Teams Status

Take a look at the latest form and team news from Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund:

Bayern Munich Form and Team News

They may not have had the best of seasons in Europe, but Bayern Munich have preserved their domestic dominance as they inch closer to their tenth straight Bundesliga title. The Die Roten have won their last four league games, conceding only once, and will fancy sealing their title victory against their arch-rivals.

Bayern Munich are nine points clear at the top of the table and have scored 89 goals, with Lewandowski getting 32 of them. The Polish striker has been imperious and is the highest goal scorer in this fixture with 31 goals.

The Bundesliga champions have few injuries, as Kingsley Coman, Lucas Hernandez, and Corentin Tolisso are on the sidelines due to injuries.

Borussia Dortmund Form and Team News

Norwegian striker Erling Haaland may be on his way to a new club in the summer, but his Dortmund side have been in decent form this year, despite their injury crises. With one defeat in their last nine matches in all competitions, and a comprehensive 6-1 victory against Wolfsburg last week, Haaland and Co will be confident of a shock victory at the Allianz Arena.

Dortmund have a poor away record against Bayern in recent years, and their last Der Klassiker win in Munich came in 2014. They are, however, yet to lose an away fixture in 2022. Haaland has been their most prolific outlet with 18 goals and seven assists this season.

Borussia Dortmund have several players injured, which is a concern for their fans. Gregor Kobel, Mats Hummels, Thomas Meunier, Thorgan Hazard, Mahmoud Dahoud, Giovanni Reyna, Axel Witsel, Donyell Malen, and Steffen Tigges are all on the sidelines and will not make the trip to Munich.

What Do the Sportsbooks Say?

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As expected, the sportsbooks at Parimatch, Paripesa, and Sportsbet.io have tipped Bayern Munich to win this fixture and seal their title victory. The odds for Bayern to win are placed at 1.37 on Parimatch, 1.422 on Paripesa, and 1.37 on Sportsbet.io. Dortmund’s win is at 7.40, 7.49, and 6.80 odds, respectively, on the three sportsbooks, and a draw is fixed at 5.90, 5.60, and 5.80 odds, respectively.


Tipster’s Angle

Bayern Munich have won every home fixture against Borussia Dortmund since 2014, and with four straight wins coming into this match, they are strong favorites to take all three points.

Dortmund have not lost a single away match in the league in 2022 and have only lost once in their last nine matches across all competitions. Here are our thoughts on the likely outcomes for this Der Klassiker:

Tip: Both Teams To Score @ 1.50

Seventy-three percent of Dortmund’s games this season have ended with both teams getting on the score sheet. Also, the last five Der Klassiker meetings have ended with goals from both teams. Both teams have plundered the most goals in Bundesliga, so we expect them to find the back of the net in this match. Both teams to score is available on the Melbet sportsbook at 1.50 odds.

Tip: Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.25

From their head-to-head record, Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich have only failed to score over two goals twice in their last ten meetings. The last five encounters have ended with this outcome, so we expect the trend to continue, especially with Lewandowski and Haaland leading the lines at opposite ends. Over 2.5 goals us available on the Paripesa sportsbook at 1.25 odds.

Conclusion

There is a lot at stake for this Der Klassiker, with Bayern Munich looking to secure their title win and Dortmund looking to hold on to their slim chances of winning the league. We expect a thrilling encounter and both teams to get on the score sheet.

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