Curious twist: Bayern legend Matthäus hopes for BVB win in the Klassiker | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund faces FC Bayern on Saturday at the Allianz Arena. Bayern legend Lothar Matthäus surprisingly hopes for a victory for BVB.

On Saturday evening, the Bundesliga classic between FC Bayern and Borussia Dortmund takes place at the Munich Allianz Arena. While the record champions are still considered favorites, Bayern legend Lothar Matthäus is betting on a surprise success for the visitors.

“I hope it will be close and exciting. Bayern Munich is, of course, the dominant team this season. But Dortmund has often played well in Munich and taken points,” Matthäus explained in advance to RTL/ntv and sport.de. Indeed, the Black and Yellows managed to make their last two away games in Munich quite successful with 2:2 and 2:0.

The 64-year-old highlights the current form of BVB: “They have a run, they have been unbeaten not only since this season but also in the last quarter of the previous season. They are in good shape and have found themselves under Niko Kovac, even though it took a bit of time. With a bit of luck, they can stand up to Bayern on Saturday.”

Surprise coup against Bayern possible? Matthäus believes in BVB victory

Matthäus sees the Bundesliga overall in mind when he hopes for a Dortmund victory: “An exciting championship until the end would be more attractive for the Bundesliga, also concerning interest abroad.” The Borussians are four points behind Bayern before the 7th matchday – an away win could make the championship race really exciting for the time being.

Despite hoping for a BVB success, Matthäus emphasizes Bayern's clear favorite role: “Bayern have earned the clear favorite role over a long time, and they have regained it after two or three years of atmospheric disturbances. In terms of squad quality, they would have had the opportunity to prevent this even in Leverkusen's wonder year.”

A BVB victory would be a remarkable coup for Lothar Matthäus: “It would be good for the Bundesliga if Dortmund, in this case, the underdog, manages to create a sensation away against the so far unbeatable Bayern. Of course, three points would be best. But at least they should not lose if they want to stay within striking distance.”

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