Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund, the top two teams in the Bundesliga, both with 17 points from seven matches, face each other at the Allianz Arena on Saturday, as a win for either team will keep them in the top spot.Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund – Match preview and team newsDate: Saturday, 31st October.Kick-off: 5:30pm BST.Venue: Allianz Arena, Munich.Bayern Munich team newsBayern Munich enters Der Klassiker with assistant coach Aaron Danks managing the touchline as Vincent Kompany continues recovering from his hospitalisation.The league leaders face significant squad disruptions, most notably the absence of club captain Manuel Neuer due to persistent foot discomfort, leaving Jonas Urbig to start in goal.Furthermore, the creative core is heavily depleted; Jamal Musiala remains sidelined with a hamstring strain that rules him out of this match and the upcoming Champions League clash with Atlético Madrid.Colombian winger Luis Díaz is also out until November with a hamstring injury, while Bara Ndiaye misses out following appendix surgery.On a positive note, the midfield receives a massive boost as Joshua Kimmich returns after a three-game absence alongside the fit-again Aleksandar Pavlović. Up front, freshly crowned Ballon d’Or winner Harry Kane is fully rested and prepared to spearhead the attack.Borussia Dortmund team newsBorussia Dortmund, managed by Niko Kovač, travels to the Allianz Arena boasting a defensively robust unit but dealing with critical absences of their own.The squad will be heavily tested in midfield and transition, as Emre Can and Giannis Konstantelias have both been completely ruled out of the high-stakes Munich trip due to their respective knee injuries.Adding to the tactical adjustments, young midfielder Justin Lerma is also unavailable as he is sidelined with a muscular issue.However, there is excellent news on the injury front for the visitors regarding Konstantinos Karetsas. The 18-year-old forward made a remarkably rapid recovery from an ankle ligament injury and successfully completed Friday’s full training session with the first team.His quick return ensures he has secured a spot on the bench, providing Kovač with an exciting attacking option behind expected starter Serhou Guirassy.FormBayern MunichFC Bayern Munich enter Der Klassiker in devastating form, remaining completely unbeaten across all domestic competitions this season. Leading the Bundesliga with 17 points, the Bavarians boast a ferocious attack that has already racked up 25 league goals in just seven matches. Their home performances have been especially ruthless, featuring dominant victories such as a 7-0 drubbing of Union Berlin and a 6-1 crushing of RB Leipzig. They continued this momentum with a 3-1 away win over Freiburg in the previous round.Borussia DortmundBorussia Dortmund arrive in Munich matching Bayern on 17 points, fueled by an outstanding nine-game unbeaten run extending from last season. Under Niko Kovač, their success is built on Europe’s finest defence, conceding a mere four goals in seven league fixtures. While their recent standard has grown slightly patchy with narrow, one-goal margins, they are finding ways to win; securing a 1-0 league victory over Eintracht Frankfurt before outlasting Werder Bremen 3-2 in Tuesday’s DFB-Pokal thriller.Predicted lineupsBayern Munich: Neuer; Laimer, Upamecano, Tah, Brown; Kimmich, Pavlovic; Olise, Karl, Gnabry; KaneBorussia Dortmund: Kobel; Gadou, Anton, Schlotterbeck; Ryerson, Bellingham, Nmecha, Svensson; Sabitzer, Beier; GuirassyHow to watch Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund?In the UK, you can watch the Bayern Munich vs. Borussia Dortmund match live on Sky Sports Football.Read Also – Bundesliga Predictions Today – Expert Tips & StatsSee More – Football Predictions Today: Expert Tips and StatisticsFollow the Football Faithful on Social Media:Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeThe post Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund – Match preview and team news appeared first on The Football Faithful.