Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund: Preview, predictions and lineups
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Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund: Preview, predictions and lineups
Bayern Munich sit ten points behind Bayer Leverkusen in Bundesliga title race
Borussia Dortmund locked in fierce battle for a Champions League spot
Harry Kane should be fit to start after missing England fixtures with ankle injury
By Euan Burns
3:00 AM GMT
Bayern Munich host Borussia Dortmund on Saturday at a rare time when neither side harbour realistic hopes of winning the title.
While Der Klassiker is always worth setting time aside for, Bayern are ten points behind Bayer Leverkusen at the top while Dortmund are locked in a tight battle to finish inside the top four and qualify for the Champions League.
It's an unusual setting for Germany's biggest fixture but both sides will be desperate for bragging rights. Bayern's form has picked up in recent weeks while Dortmund have won their last three league matches, with both sides preparing for the Champions League quarter-finals in April.
Here's 90min's preview of Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund.
What time does Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund kick-off?
Location: Munich, England
Stadium: Allianz Arena
Date: Saturday 30 March
Kick-off Time: 17:30 GMT / 12:30 ET / 09:30 PT
Referee: Harm Osmers
VAR: Benjamin Cortus
Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund H2H Record (Last Five Games)
Bayern Munich: 4 wins
Borussia Dortmund: 0 wins
Draws: 1
Last meeting: Borussia Dortmund 0-4 Bayern Munich (4 November 2023) - Bundesliga
Current Form (all competitions)
Bayern Munich
Borussia Dortmund
Darmstadt 2-5 Bayern Munich - 16/03/24
Borussia Dortmund 3-1 Eintracht frankfurt - 17/03/24
Bayern Munich 8-1 Mainz - 09/03/24
Borussia Dortmund 2-0 PSV - 13/03/24
Bayern Munich 3-0 Lazio - 05/03/24
Werder Bremen 1-2 Borussia Dortmund - 09/03/24
SC Freiburg 2-2 Bayern Munich - 01/03/24
Union Berlin 0-2 Borussia Dortmund - 02/03/24
Bayern Munich 2-1 RB Leipzig - 24/02/23
Borussia Dortmund 2-3 Hoffenheim - 25/02/24
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Bayern Munich team news
Harry Kane
Kane wants more goals against Dortmund / Alex Grimm/GettyImages
Despite leaving the England camp early with a minor issue, Harry Kane is back in training and should start this game, having bagged a hat-trick in the reverse fixture. Aleksandar Pavlovic is also in contention after recovering from tonsillitis, while Leroy Sane and Manuel Neuer should shake off minor complaints.
There's a problem at right-back with Sacha Boey suffering a hamstring tear and Noussair Mazraoui out with a thigh problem. Raphael Guerreiro may also miss out alongside Kingsley Coman.
Bayern Munich predicted lineup vs Borussia Dortmund
Bayern Munich predicted lineup vs Borussia Dortmund (4-2-3-1): Ulreich; Kimmich, Dier, De Ligt, Davies; Laimer, Goretzka; Sane, Muller, Musiala; Kane.
Borussia Dortmund team news
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Jadon Sancho needs to hit some form / Jürgen Fromme - firo sportphoto/GettyImages
Former Manchester United midfielder Marcel Sabitzer is serving a suspension and won't face his old club Bayern, while Ramy Bensebaini is unlikely to play again this season after picking up a knee ligament injury on international duty.
The Algerian joins goalkeeper Gregor Kobel on the treatment table, but Sebastian Haller, Felix Nmecha and Jadon Sancho will all be fit enough to feature for Edin Terzic on Saturday evening.
Julian Ryerson recovered from illness during the international break and is also available.
Borussia Dortmund predicted lineup vs Bayern Munich
Borussia Dortmund predicted lineup vs Bayern Munich (4-3-3): Meyer; Ryerson, Hummels, Schlotterbeck, Maatsen; Ozcan, Can, Brandt; Sancho, Fullkrug, Malen.
Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund score prediction
Munich are always the favourites for this fixture and look set for a steady end to the campaign in spite of their disappointing Bundesliga title defence and Thomas Tuchel's impending exit.
Dortmund will be out for revenge considering the battering they were handed earlier this season and really need the points with RB Leipzig just one point behind them in fifth place.
Both teams need to maintain momentum ahead of the Champions League quarter-finals, but Bayern will likely find a way to win here.
Prediction: Bayern Munich 3-1 Borussia Dortmund
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Brentford vs Man Utd: Preview, predictions and lineups
Man Utd visit Brentford in the Premier League on Saturday night
Bees slipping towards bottom with no wins in last six league games
Red Devils are nine points off fourth place and beat Liverpool in FA Cup classic before international break
By Euan Burns
5:00 AM GMT
Manchester United return to action after the March international break with a Premier League clash against struggling Brentford on Saturday night.
Erik ten Hag's side have not played since the dramatic 4-3 FA Cup quarter-final win against Liverpool and spirits will be high as they seek to keep their slim hopes of Champions League qualification alive.
Brentford enter this fixture off the back of some terrible form, having lost five of their last six Premier League games. Defeat to Burnley before the international break set alarm bells ringing in the fan base as the Bees edge closer and closer to the bottom three.
Here's 90min's preview of Brentford vs Man Utd in Gameweek 30.
What time does Brentford vs Man Utd kick-off?
Location: London, England
Stadium: Gtech Community Stadium
Date: Saturday 30 March
Kick-off Time: 20:00 GMT / 16:00 ET / 13:00 PT
Referee: Simon Hooper
VAR: Stuart Attwell
Brentford vs Man Utd H2H Record (Last Five Games)
Brentford: 1 win
Man Utd: 4 wins
Draws: 0
Last meeting: Man Utd 2-1 Brentford (7 October 2023) - Premier League
Current Form (all competitions)
Brentford
Man Utd
Burnley 2-1 Brentford - 16/03/24
Man Utd 4-3 Liverpool (AET) - 17/03/24
Arsenal 2-1 Brentford - 09/03/24
Man Utd 2-0 Everton - 09/03/24
Brentford 2-2 Chelsea - 02/03/24
Man City 3-1 Man Utd - 03/03/24
West Ham 4-2 Brentford - 26/02/24
Nottingham Forest 0-1 Man Utd - 28/02/24
Man City 1-0 Brentford - 20/02/24
Man Utd 1-2 Fulham - 24/02/24
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Brentford team news
Nathan Collins, Sergio Reguilón
Reguilon saw red against Burnley / Visionhaus/GettyImages
The suspended Sergio Reguilon will not face the team he played for in the first half of the season after his red card against Burnley. Keane Lewis-Potter is expected to take his place at left-back.
Reguilon is one of many key Bees players absent, joining Kevin Schade, Ben Mee, Rico Henry, Josh Dasilva and Aaron Hickey on the sidelines.
Thomas Frank could also still be without Christian Norgaard and Ethan Pinnock.
Brentford predicted lineup vs Man Utd
Brentford predicted lineup vs Man Utd (3-5-2): Flekken; Jorgensen, Collins, Ajer; Roerslev, Janelt, Onyeka, Jensen, Lewis-Potter; Mbeumo, Toney.
Man Utd team news
Amad Diallo, John Brooks
Diallo won't be able to build on his goal against Liverpool / Stu Forster/GettyImages
Amad Diallo was the man of the moment when he scored the winner against Liverpool but was shown a second yellow card for taking his shirt off in the celebrations and is suspended here.
Luke Shaw, Anthony Martial and Tyrell Malacia are certainly out of contention, while late decisions will have to be made on a host of players such as Harry Maguire, Casemiro, Lisandro Martinez, Altay Bayindir and Jonny Evans.
If Casemiro is out, Scott McTominay is expected to start alongside Kobbie Mainoo in midfield.
Man Utd predicted lineup vs Brentford
Man Utd predicted lineup vs Brentford (4-2-3-1): Onana; Dalot, Varane, Lindelof, Wan-Bissaka; Mainoo, McTominay; Garnacho, Fernandes, Rashford; Hojlund.
Brentford vs Man Utd score prediction
Man Utd, buoyed by the win over Liverpool, are undoubtedly favourites to take all three points on Saturday evening, with a few important players returning from injury.
Add into the mix that Brentford can't seem to buy a win and this one should only go in one direction.
That said, Ten Hag's side are the masters of inconsistency and it would not be surprising to see a more turgid performance, even if it still results in a win.
Prediction: Brentford 1-2 Man Utd
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