Bayern Munich vs. Borussia Dortmund preview: What to watch for in Der Klassiker
Grudge matches are a good way to gauge how teams look, and Germany's top two clash this Saturday. How do they look and what will decide the game?
2021 Schedule
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2021 Schedule
10-0-3, 2nd in German Bundesliga
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2021-22 Bund Ladder
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayern Munich | 13 | 10 | 1 | 2 | +29 | 31 |
| Borussia Dortmund | 13 | 10 | 0 | 3 | +14 | 30 |
| Bayer Leverkusen | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | +10 | 24 |
| 1. FC Union Berlin | 14 | 6 | 5 | 3 | +2 | 23 |
| SC Freiburg | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | +6 | 22 |
| TSG Hoffenheim | 13 | 6 | 2 | 5 | +7 | 20 |
| VfL Wolfsburg | 13 | 6 | 2 | 5 | -2 | 20 |
| RB Leipzig | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | +7 | 18 |
| Mainz | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | +3 | 18 |
| FC Cologne | 13 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 18 |
| Borussia Monchengladbach | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 18 |
| Eintracht Frankfurt | 13 | 4 | 6 | 3 | -1 | 18 |
| VfL Bochum | 13 | 5 | 1 | 7 | -8 | 16 |
| Hertha Berlin | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | -14 | 14 |
| VfB Stuttgart | 13 | 3 | 4 | 6 | -5 | 13 |
| FC Augsburg | 13 | 3 | 4 | 6 | -10 | 13 |
| Arminia Bielefeld | 13 | 1 | 6 | 6 | -10 | 9 |
| SpVgg Greuther Furth | 13 | 0 | 1 | 12 | -28 | 1 |
2021-22 Team LeadersGerman Bundesliga
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsGerman Bundesliga
Goal Difference142nd
Goals Scored332nd
Assists184th
Goals Conceded19Tied-9th