Bayern Munich (23 wins, 4 losses, 3 draws) welcomes Borussia Dortmund (20-7-3) to Allianz Arena Saturday. Kickoff is set for 12:30 p.m. ET. Below, we preview the Bayern Munich vs. Borussia Dortmund odds and lines, and make our best Bundesliga bets, picks and predictions.
This is an important match for Bayern Munich, which can clinch the Bundesliga title with a win. Following a discouraging Champions League exit, this will be a good opportunity to rebound.
Bayern is led by 33-year-old Polish F Robert Lewandowski, who has scored 32 goals in 30 starts. Bayern has won 4 straight league games and is 12-2-1 at home this season.
Bayern beat Dortmund 3-2 in league play and 3-1 in DFL-Supercup competition.
As for Dortmund, it is led by 21-year-old Norwegian F Erling Haaland, who has 18 goals this season. Dortmund has won 2 straight league games and 4 of its last 6.
Bayern Munich vs. Borussia Dortmund: Odds, lines, picks and predictions
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:10 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Bayern Munich -260 (bet $260 to win $100) | Borussia Dortmund +550 (bet $100 to win $550) | Draw +480
- Over/Under: 3.5 (O: -155 | U: +125)
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Prediction
Bayern Munich 1, Borussia Dortmund 1
Money line (ML)
LEAN to the DRAW (+480).
I would only put a small unit on this, but Dortmund played Bayern close in its lone league match this season. It held Bayern to 5 shots on target while putting 4 on frame.
While Bayern is the superior side, the value is here to take a risk on a draw. Bayern has the best defense in Bundesliga action, allowing under a goal per game.
Dortmund has thrived defensively as of late, allowing its opponent to score 2 or more goals in just 1 of its last 7 league games.
Given Bayern is 2-1-1 across its last 4 matches in all competitions, it may coast to the league title, giving Dortmund a decent shot to steal a draw on the road.
Over/Under (O/U)
BET UNDER 3.5 (+125).
In all competitions, Bayern has gone Under 3.5 total goals in 4 straight games.
It is 3-7 O/U 3.5 in its last 10 games. Bayern’s offense is the best in the league, but its defense is also elite. It hasn’t allowed multiple goals since Feb. 12.
Dortmund is 2-5 O/U 3.5 goals in its last 7. It has allowed multiple goals in just 1 of its last 7. Dortmund has a capable defense, and its offense will be taking on the best defense in the league.
Combine it all, and at this value, I like the UNDER 3.5 (+125).
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