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Bayern Munich vs. Borussia Dortmund-Preview, missing players prediction, available players, team news, lineups, Kick-Off time
Saturday's Bundesliga action concludes with the Der Klassiker at the Allianz Arena, with leaders Bayern Munich hosting second-placed Borussia Dortmund.
With a win, the hosts will clinch their tenth consecutive league title in what promises to be a thrilling encounter for Germany's marquee fixture.
Team Updates
Kingsley Coman and Lucas Hernandez should be available to play for Bayern on Saturday after missing last weekend's victory in Bielefeld.
Marcel Sabitzer is expected to make way for the former, while Tanguy Nianzou's inexperience at the back is unlikely to be risked, with Hernandez likely to replace the 19-year-old.
Leroy Sane may have to settle for a bench spot again, while Corentin Tolisso and Bouna Sarr will miss the title-deciding clash due to hamstring and knee injuries, respectively. Omar Richards, who is expected to miss the game due to illness, will also be on the sidelines with the duo.
For the visitors, a lengthy injury list has limited Rose's options for the arduous trip to the Allianz Arena.
First-choice goalkeeper Gregor Kobel has been ruled out due to an ankle injury, and Dortmund's already shaky defense will be further weakened by the absence of former Bayern Munich defender Mats Hummels.
Raphael Guerreiro's return to fitness is a welcome boost, with the full-back set to replace Rothe in the starting lineup despite the youngster's impressive debut last week.
Mahmoud Dahoud, Thomas Meunier, Mateu Morey, Marcel Schmelzer, Giovanni Reyna, Steffen Tigges, and Witsel are all ruled out, whilst Donyell Malen and Thorgan Hazard are labelled as doubts to further restrict the options available to the away side.
Bayern Munich's possible starting lineup
Neuer; Pavard; Upamecano; Hernandez; Davies; Kimmich; Goretzka; Gnabry; Muller; Coman; Lewandowski
DORTMUND
Hitz, Pongracic, Akanji, and Zagadou; Wolf, Bellingham, Can, and Guerreiro; Brandt, Reus; and Haaland.
Bayern Munich defeats Borussia Dortmund 4-2 PREDICTION:
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