Borussia Dortmund VS Bayern Munchen

Dortmund is gearing up for their first major official competition of the new season under the guidance of coach Kovac. They made significant signings during the summer transfer window, with several new players included in the squad. Some of these new faces are expected to make their debuts. However, they face a setback as Schlotterbeck and Emre Can are ruled out, which weakens both the defense and midfield. The defense is the biggest concern in this game. In the pre - season, Dortmund's performance was inconsistent. They managed to defeat Arsenal but also suffered losses. Their home ground has an intimidating atmosphere, and they are proficient in high - pressure pressing and quick counter - attacks. Girassi and Jude Bellingham are the key players in their attack. They have won the DFB - Pokal four times in history, and they show great fighting spirit in home - ground national derbies, not fearing Bayern. On the other hand, Bayern Munich were double - winners of the Bundesliga and the German Cup last season. They continued to strengthen their squad in the summer, boasting a deeper overall lineup. Kane, Olise, and Luis Diaz form a powerful attacking trio. But they also have their own issues. Musiala is absent due to physical reasons, which affects the midfield's creativity. Additionally, Neuer, Davies, and Gnabry are out injured.