Der Klassiker in numbers: Why Bayern are clear favourites against BVB | OneFootball

When FC Bayern hosts Borussia Dortmund in a few hours, it’s not just about three points, but also a lot of prestige. These figures show why the record champions go into the game as the (clear) favorites.

Ten wins from ten games – FC Bayern Munich is currently the benchmark. With another victory, Vincent Kompany’s team could even break Borussia Dortmund’s previous start record from the 2015/16 season. Back then, BVB had won eleven competitive matches in a row; Bayern now have ten wins with a significantly better goal difference.

In the Bundesliga, FCB tops the table with a perfect haul of 18 points. Dortmund follows in second place, four points behind. The statistics also speak for themselves: With a Sofascore average of 7.24 over the first six matchdays, the record champions are clearly ahead of BVB (6.99).

Goals, pace, finishing: Bayern dominates the stats

Bayern’s attacking power is particularly impressive: 4.17 goals per game – that’s a new Bundesliga record after six matchdays. BVB manages less than half of that (2.00). In terms of big chances created, Munich also leads with 5.50 per match compared to Dortmund’s 2.33.

What’s interesting: despite having more chances, Dortmund’s conversion rate is marginally higher (57.1%) than FCB’s (51.5%). But Bayern’s strength lies in consistency: in seven consecutive competitive matches, the team has scored at least three goals – something previously achieved only once in club history, in 2005 under Felix Magath.

In terms of possession (62.2% to 57.7%) and shot frequency (19.5 to 12.2 per game), the Munich side also sets the standard. Both teams have kept four clean sheets so far – both clubs are operating at a top defensive level as well. But Bayern are especially hard to crack at home: they haven’t conceded a goal at the Allianz Arena for 465 minutes.

History and home strength on Bayern’s side

The record of previous Bundesliga clashes also favors the record champions: in 137 matches, Bayern have won 67 times, BVB just 33 (with 37 draws). However, Dortmund have remained unbeaten in the last three Klassiker meetings – a streak Kompany wants to end.

The Belgian has already reached a special milestone with the latest win: after just 40 Bundesliga matches, he broke the 100-point mark; only Pep Guardiola did it faster. In addition, no coach in Bundesliga history has averaged more goals per game (3.1) than Kompany.

The spotlight is also on the direct duel of the strikers: Harry Kane has already scored eleven goals after six matchdays – a new Bundesliga record. On the other side stands Serhou Guirassy, who set the current benchmark last season with 13 goals in seven games. Both are among Europe’s most clinical forwards; only Kylian Mbappé has scored more often in 2025 than the duo from Munich and Dortmund.

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