DFL Supercup Preview: Borussia Dortmund vs Bayern Munich

Preseason preparation is over as Borussia Dortmund get ready to face Bayern Munich in the DFL Supercup. This is the first real test of the season for these both teams. And while the result will not hold great significance, both sides will be aiming to get one over the other.

Location: Signal Iduna Park

Date: 8/3/2019

Time: 8:30PM (local) | 2:30PM (EST)

ST. GALLEN, SWITZERLAND – JULY 30: Marco Reus of Borussia Dortmund celebrates scoring the goal to the 1:4 during a friendly match against St. Gallen as part of Borussia Dortmund’s Training Camp at the Kybunpark on July 30, 2019 in St. Gallen, Switzerland. (Photo by Alexandre Simoes/Borussia Dortmund via Getty Images) /

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Borussia Dortmund

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Der BVB crushed their opponents every preseason match en route to the Super Cup. While the game against Liverpool was the toughest test they faced, Borussia Dortmund still came out on top over last season’s UEFA Champions League winners. Borussia Dortmund made a few highly rated signings over the summer and the team as a whole looks much stronger than last season.

Bayern Munich

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Bayern Munich is a team that has seen better days. The transfer window is open until September 2nd and last year’s Bundesliga champions may need it. They lost to Arsenal and Tottenham over the summer break. These are losses that can be assessed by looking at squad depth. Transfermarkt is reporting only 21 players in the active squad leading up to the match. It’s a ballsy tactic heading into the season. But the signing of Leroy Sane is reportedly close, and could make Bayern the favourites for the title once again.

Team News

For Borussia Dortmund, Julian Brandt is unavailable with adductor problems, Mateu Morey is out with a dislocated shoulder, and Mats Hummels is reportedly out with an unspecified injury. While Roman Burki and Thorgan Hazard are also expected to miss the match. Bayern are set to be without Lucas Hernandez (training deficit) and Serge Gnabry, but Kingsley Coman should be ready to feature.

Opposition Star Man: Robert Lewandowski

MUNICH, GERMANY – JULY 30: Robert Lewandowski of FC Bayern Muenchen am boden during the Audi cup 2019 semi final match between FC Bayern Muenchen and Fenerbahce at Allianz Arena on July 30, 2019 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by TF-Images/Getty Images) /

The former Borussia Dortmund striker is the man to keep an eye on during this match. The Polish international has made it a habit of scoring against his former club, and nearly has every time. He scored 40 goals and made 13 assists in all competitions last season. The Pole has seven goals in his last three games against the Black and Yellows, and will be looking to add streak to that on Saturday,

Previous Match: Bayern 5 – 0 Borussia Dortmund

MUNICH, GERMANY – APRIL 06: Jadon Sancho of Borussia Dortmund looks dejected during the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern Muenchen and Borussia Dortmund at Allianz Arena on April 6, 2019 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by TF-Images/Getty Images) /

A vital win that never came for Borussia Dortmund is one way to sum up the last match between the two sides. Der BVB headed into the fixture top of the league and needed to win to keep the title hopes alive. Those hopes were dashed in the first half as Mats Hummels, Robert Lewandowski, Javi Martinez and Serge Gnabry all scored. There was no comeback to be had, Lewandowski placed the final nail in the coffin as Bayern cruised to a 5-0 win.

Expected Lineups

Borussia Dortmund: Hitz – Piszczek, Toprak, Akanji, Schulz – Witsel, Delaney – Sancho, Reus, Guerreiro – Alcacer

Bayern Munich: Neuer – Kimmich, Süle, Pavard, Alaba – Martinez, Thiago, Goretzka, – Müller, Coman – Lewandowski

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