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The biggest game in Bundesliga is here. The two most successful clubs in Germany, Borussia Dortmund and FC Bayern Munich go head to head with each other today. The first Der Klassiker of the season arrives today as Dortmund welcome the current German champions Bayern Munich at The Signal Iduna Park, hoping for the revenge of last 6-0 defeat on March 2018. With Bayern struggling to retain their form while Dortmund still undefeated in Bundesliga, this match is surely the biggest match in Bundesliga. Here is what you should know about today’s match:

Borussia Dortmund vs Bayern Munich

Date: November 10, 2018 Saturday
Location: Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund
Time: 12:30 PM Eastern Time (ET)

Predicted Lineups

Borussia Dortmund:

R. Burki – L. Piszczek, O. Toprak, M. Akanji, A. Hakimi – A. Witsel, T. Delaney – J. Sancho, M. Reus, J. Larsen – P. Alcacer

Bayern Munich:

M. Neuer– J. Kimmich, N. Sule, M. Hummels, D. Alaba – L. – R. Lewandowski Goretzka – S. Gnabry, T. Muller, J. Rodriguez, F. Ribery – R. Lewandowski

Dortmund’s Key to win against FC Bayern:

Quick Counter Attack:
After winning possession, Dortmund move their attack rapidly with the help of quick sprinters. While Bayern have been struggling conceding many goals due to counter attacks, Dortmund have a chance of winning possession and breaking rapidly.

Counter movement:
Dortmund’s striker Alcacer or Reus mostly work as a false nine drawing the centre backs with them which opens the space behind the defence which is easy to break.

Bayern’s Key to win against Dortmund:

Long Balls:
Bayern’s full backs mostly deliver diagonal long balls leaving many opponent players out of the game. The long balls delivered are either easily finished or crossed again which leads to the back of the net.

Possession:
Bayern are used to winning possession. The keep on pressing the defense. As soon as they win the ball in opponent’s half, they quickly utilize the opportunity and can score easily.