The biggest match in the Bundesliga will be held in a few days. The game brings deep rivalry between two of the strongest clubs in Germany, which have witnessed several memorable moments throughout the past few years. This clash between Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich is often called Der Klassiker (The Classic) and “German Clásico,” the event is scheduled to take place on November 30, 2024, at Signal Iduna Park (Dortmund). They both fought for the Bundesliga title in the early 2010s and 2013; they met in the UEFA Champions League final. In the next section, we will discuss the details of the upcoming Der Klassiker and briefly recap their previous achievements and history. To learn more about the forthcoming Bundesliga Matchday 12, you can check out our website, and if you are a sports bettor, you can bet and turn the victory on your side.
The first battle between Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich occurred on October 16, 1965, and Dortmund won with a score of 2-0. On March 12, 1966, Bayern traveled away to host Dortmund in their second Der Klassiker derby match, and with 3-0, Borussia Dortmund dominated once again over Bayern. In addition to this, on May 5, 1966, Dortmund won the European Cup (1965-66) by defeating Liverpool in extra time with 2-1. This victory made Dortmund the first German club to win a European title. In the following season, Bayern Munich won the same competition. In the following season, in 1971, Bayern Munich defeated Borussia Dortmund with a dominant score of 11-1, and this remains the biggest Bundesliga triumph for Bayern and the second-worst defeat for Borussia Dortmund. In their battle, the highest draw match occurred on May 21, 1983. Karl-Heinz Rummenigge shot the late goal that equalized the game and saved Bayern Munich from a defeat against Dortmund.
Showdown Intensifies
The battle between Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich became more intense during the 1990s. At that time, Borussia Dortmund was strong enough to compete against Bayern Munich, and they won the Bundesliga title championship in the 1994-95 and 1995-96 seasons, which helped raise their status and challenge Bayern’s dominance. In 1996, one tense moment happened between Lothar Matthäus and Andreas Möller. During the match, Bayern Munich’s captain, Lothar Matthäus, mocked Andreas Möller by pretending to wipe away imaginary tears, calling him a ‘crybaby.’ Möller was not happy about this and reacted by slapping Matthäus. Despite these tense times, Borussia Dortmund experienced a fantastic season by winning the 1997 UEFA Champions League. As the final occurred at Bayern Munich’s home stadium, Dortmund’s victory in the Olympiastadion included an added layer of satisfaction.
In the next edition of the Champions League, both teams met in the quarter-finals, where Dortmund won over the two legs with the help of Stéphane Chapuisat. The following year, Bayern Munich made a significant move by hiring Dortmund’s successful coach, Ottmar Hitzfeld, for their team. In the 1998-99 season, their rivalry heated up again in the Bundesliga season. The Bayern goalkeeper Oliver Kahn displayed his volatile emotions by trying to kick Dortmund’s Stéphane Chapuisat with a flying kung-fu kick and biting the Dortmund goalkeeper’s ear during an intense match. These incidents highlighted the fierce rivalry between Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich. In the early 2000s, Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund were successful. Bayern experienced some ebbs and flows by losing the UEFA Champions League final in 1999, but they managed to win it in 2001. Similarly, Borussia Dortmund also had an impressive period by winning the 2001-02 Bundesliga title, and in the same year, they reached the UEFA Cup final.
In 2001, one instead bruising league match between these two adversaries set a Bundesliga record in indiscipline; the referee flashed ten yellow cards and three red cards. However, Borussia Dortmund’s finances started to get worse. By 2004, they were struggling with serious debts. To help their rival avoid bankruptcy, Bayern Munich lent them €2 million, crucial in keeping Dortmund afloat during their financial troubles. On April 19, 2008, both met in the DFB-Pokal final for the first time, and the match took place in Berlin. Bayern’s Luca Toni scored the opening goal eleven minutes in, but Dortmund’s Mladen Petric equalized in stoppage time, leading to extra time. Toni scored again during extra time, securing a 2-1 victory for Bayern Munich and the DFB-Pokal trophy.
Der Klassiker – Event Details
Teams: Borussia Dortmund vs. FC Bayern Munich
Date: November 30, 2024 (Saturday)
Time: 12:30 p.m. ET | 9:30 p.m. PT | 11:00 p.m. IST
Venue: Signal Iduna Park (Dortmund)
Game Analysis
| Competition | Played | Bayern wins | Draws | Dortmund wins |
| Bundesliga | 110 | 54 | 30 | 26 |
| DFB-Pokal | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 |
| DFB-Ligapokal | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| DFB/DFL-Supercup | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 |
| UEFA Champions League | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Totals | 135 | 67 | 35 | 33 |
Recent Encounters of Bayern Munich vs. Borussia Dortmund
| Competition | Date | Result |
| Bundesliga | March 30, 2024 | Bayern 0-2 Dortmund |
| Bundesliga | November 4, 2023 | Dortmund 0-4 Bayern |
| Bundesliga | April 1, 2023 | Bayern 4-2 Dortmund |
| Bundesliga | October 8, 2022 | Dortmund 2-2 Bayern |
| Bundesliga | April 23, 2022 | Bayern 3-1 Dortmund |
| Bundesliga | December 4, 2021 | Dortmund 2-3 Bayern |
| DFB Supercup | August 17, 2021 | Dortmund 1-3 Bayern |
| Bundesliga | March 6, 2021 | Bayern 4-2 Dortmund |
| Bundesliga | November 7, 2020 | Dortmund 2-3 Bayern |
| DFB Supercup | September 30, 2020 | Bayern 3-2 Dortmund |
| Bundesliga | May 26, 2020 | Dortmund 0-1 Bayern |
Where to Watch Borussia Dortmund vs. FC Bayern Munich?
In Argentina, the match will be available on Disney+ and ESPN3, and fans can enjoy the games on these platforms with full coverage.
In the US, you can tune into ESPN+ to watch the battle between Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich.
In the United Kingdom, the Der Klassiker will be broadcast on Now TV and Sky Sports, with pre-match analysis and live commentary to give you an immersive viewing experience.
DAZN offers HD streaming and multilingual commentary for viewers in Spain, Portugal, and Canada.
In Japan, the Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich games will be available on SKY PerfecTV!
The match will be available for all the fans in India via Sony LIV.
In Germany, the match will be telecasted on WOW and Sky Sports.
Prediction
For matchday 12 of the Bundesliga and the 2024-25 season of the first Der Klassiker, Where Bayern Munich is making a road trip to host Borussia Dortmund on November 30, 2024, at Signal Iduna Park (Dortmund).
Average Possession
- Bayern Munich: Standing first with 72.0%
- Borussia Dortmund: Standing second with 61.9%
Bayern Munich opened their Bundesliga 2024-25 season with an astonishing performance. With their consistent form, they are standing first in the Bundesliga table with an undefeated record of nine wins and two draws. In the opening game, Bayern Munich faced Wolfsburg, with Jakub Kaminski’s own goal and two goals from Jamal Musiala and Serge Gnabry led the team to kickstart the campaign with a triumph. In round two, they were scheduled to face off against Freiburg, where their defense was spotlighted on the matchday, which made the opponent leave the ground without scoring a single shot 2-0. Even though they struggled a bit with their attack, with the help of Harry Kane and Thomas Muller, they managed to shoot two goals. In their third straight match with Holstein, Kiel was their first notable victory this season in the Bundesliga with a dominant score of 1-6. The first half of the game was the complete turnover of the game. Bayern Munich’s attack was solid; they outscored the opponent 4-0, thanks to Jamal Musiala, who made the first goal for the team in the 1st minute of the game.
| Team | Total Goals | Goals Per Match | Total Conceded | Goals Conceded Per Match |
| Bayern Munich | 36 | 3.3 | 7 | 0.6 |
Harry Kane contributed two and one own goal from Nicolai Remberg. In the second half of the game, Michael Olise and Harry Kane added another two points that led them towards the victory. With three consecutive wins in the Bundesliga, in between this, they kickstarted their UEFA Champions League campaign with a victory over D. Zagreb, and that was a phenomenal one by 9-2. The following week, they returned to the Bundesliga tournament and won their fourth straight victory against Werder Bremen with their solid defense, 5-0. As their attack and defense showed an exceptional performance, the teams were stuck and struggled a bit in the further weeks. They ended their two straight matches in the Bundesliga equalized with Bayer Leverkusen and Eintracht and lost their first Champions League match to Aston Villa without a single shot. One more defeat with Barcelona, and that was the last one. Now, they have a winning streak that includes all competitions. So far, it has been an excellent journey with mixed emotions for Bayern Munich. The tides put them down, but they never tired of getting up and sailing toward the victory path.
| Trophies Year | Winner | Runner-Up |
| 2012/2013 | Bayern Munich | Borussia Dortmund |
| 2013/2014 | Bayern Munich | Borussia Dortmund |
| 2014/2015 | Bayern Munich | Wolfsburg |
| 2015/2016 | Bayern Munich | Borussia Dortmund |
| 2016/2017 | Bayern Munich | RB Leipzig |
| 2017/2018 | Bayern Munich | Schalke 04 |
| 2018/2019 | Bayern Munich | Borussia Dortmund |
| 2019/2020 | Bayern Munich | Borussia Dortmund |
| 2020/2021 | Bayern Munich | RB Leipzig |
| 2021/2022 | Bayern Munich | Borussia Dortmund |
Meanwhile, Borussia Dortmund is fifth in the Bundesliga table with six wins, one draw, and four losses. Their last five games were mixed results, but if they maintain their consistent play, they can move forward in the table. They started their Bundesliga campaign with a triumph against Eintracht Frankfurt, which showed their strong defense and an impressive start to the new season. With this outstanding performance, they entered round two with Werder Bremen, but unfortunately, the game ended up goalless and equalized. Matchday three was an excellent comeback from them, as they defeated Heidenheim by a margin of two points, which showed an improvement in their attack. Likewise, Bayern Munich, the black and yellows, participated in the Champions League and won their opening game against Club Brugge 3-0.
| Team | Total Goals | Goals Per Match | Total Conceded | Goals Conceded Per Match |
| Borussia Dortmund | 22 | 2.0 | 18 | 1.6 |
With this impressive victory, they moved back to the Bundesliga. Still, they didn’t expect that week would turn into a disaster for them by losing the match to Stuttgart 5-1, which indicated their improvement in their attack and maintained their consistent defense play. Following this, they experienced many ups and downs in all the competitions they participated in, but they tried to come back and win every time. The primary issue here was their inconsistent attack and defense. If they improvise this, they will be in the top two positions in the upcoming week. However, on the Champions League table, Dortmund is in 10th place with three wins and one loss, and Bayern Munich is standing behind them with the same nine points of three wins and two losses. So, the upcoming game will define their positions, and every game between them will be a classic like Der Klassiker for the fans.
| Trophies Year | Winner | Runner-Up |
| 1991/1992 | Borussia Dortmund | VfB Stuttgart |
| 1994/1995 | Borussia Dortmund | Werder Bremen |
| 1995/1996 | Borussia Dortmund | Bayern Munich |
| 2001/2002 | Borussia Dortmund | Bayer Leverkusen |
| 2010/2011 | Borussia Dortmund | Bayer Leverkusen |
| 2011/2012 | Borussia Dortmund | Bayern Munich |
Moving on to the first Der Klassiker of the Bundesliga 2024-25 season, this match is expected to be thrilling. Both teams have a rich history, so it will be more intense and trickier to predict who will crown the first Der Klassiker of the season. As we discussed above, with both teams’ performances and their recent form by looking over that here, Bayern Munich has an edge to win this game, and they will try to maintain their undefeated record in the Bundesliga 2024-25; at the same time, Borussia Dortmund has shown resilience but has had some inconsistencies. Therefore, Bayern Munich will win this Der Klassiker match.
