Overview
- Kickoff in Munich is Saturday, Oct. 18 at 18:30 CET, with live TV on Sky plus Sportschau audio and online highlights.
- Bayern top the table after 10 consecutive wins in all competitions, while Dortmund are second and unbeaten in the league.
- A Dortmund result would keep the title race tight, whereas another Bayern win would further consolidate an early advantage.
- Bayern’s A‑internationals accumulated 1,892 minutes over the break versus 1,115 for Dortmund’s, with most players back Wednesday and some long‑haul returnees due Thursday.
- Harry Kane is match‑fit after a 90‑minute, two‑goal outing for England, and Serhou Guirassy was cleared after a thigh concern, with media projections listing both in expected XIs.