Predicted line-up: How Bayern could play at BVB | OneFootball

FC Bayern face the Bundesliga classic at Borussia Dortmund, and this could be the start for both teams in the top match

FC Bayern face an away game at Borussia Dortmund on matchday 24 of the Bundesliga. The league leaders visit Signal Iduna Park on Saturday evening (28 February, 6.30 p.m.). Despite a number of absentees and the threat of yellow cards, Vincent Kompany is likely to rely on his tried-and-tested line-up for the classic

Jonas Urbig will be in goal due to Manuel Neuer’s injury, while Konrad Laimer, Dayot Upamecano, Jonathan Tah and Josip Stanisic could start in the back four. Alphonso Davies (torn muscle fibre) and Hiroki Ito (torn muscle fibre) will be missing. It remains to be seen whether youngster Bischof will also be an option at full-back

Joshua Kimmich and Aleksandar Pavlovic are likely to start in central midfield, with Kimmich, Tah and Leon Goretzka all picking up four yellow cards

Musiala likely to start on the bench

Offensively, there is much to be said for a front three of Michael Olise, Serge Gnabry and Luis Diaz behind Harry Kane. Jamal Musiala is a high-quality alternative from the bench. Kane is set in the center of the attack and should provide a goal threat in the classic

Kompany clearly underlined the importance of the game: „It’s a classic! It has its importance, in the moments of the top games we can make it as big as it is. I think that’s good. It’s important for the Bundesliga that this is a top game – the teams shouldn’t be afraid, we need teams that say: I want to beat Dortmund. And Dortmund should think similarly, that’s what makes it so important, that’s how it should be.“

The 39-year-old is clearly focusing on mentality and self-confidence. With a win, FC Bayern could extend their lead in the title race

Likely line-ups at a glance

FC Bayern: Urbig – Laimer, Upamecano, Tah, Stanisic – Pavlovic, Kimmich – Olise, Gnabry, Luis Diaz – Kane

Borussia Dortmund: Kobel – Can, Anton, N. Schlotterbeck – Yan Couto, Sabitzer, F. Nmecha, Svensson – Beier, Brandt – Guirassy

Dortmund are missing Ryerson (5th yellow card), Süle (thigh injury) and Mane (muscle injury). Bensebaini and Yan Couto are on four yellow cards. Coach Niko Kovac is likely to largely rely on his first eleven for the top match.