Bayern vs Dortmund: preview, line-ups and kick-off time

Bayern Munich host Borussia Dortmund at Allianz Arena on Saturday 31 October 2026, kick-off 17:30 UTC, in the Bundesliga (round 8). Prediction markets make Bayern the favourite at 69%, with the draw at 17% (Polymarket). Bayern have had 9 days of rest since playing Arsenal (Champions League); Dortmund have had 11 after facing Sabah and travel about 471 km. Bayern are without 3 players (Kim Min-Jae, Luis Díaz, Jamal Musiala); Dortmund are missing 4 (Konstantinos Karetsas, Justin Lerma, Giannis Konstantelias and others).