Bayern Munich will host a desperate Borussia Dortmund side in Der Klassiker today…and the outcome of this match could play a key role in how each team views this season by the end of the campaign.

The Bavarians are clinging to a lead in the league, while Borussia Dortmund is desperately trying to claw its way back into a top-four position — which seems like a longshot right now and will be even less likely if BVB falls to Bayern Munich.

I’ve got 2-1 in favor of Bayern Munich. BFW Community…what’s your prediction?

Looking for more thoughts and analysis of Bayern Munich’s upcoming showdown with Borussia Dortmund in Der Klassiker? Awesome, then check out the Bavarian Podcast Works — Preview Show on Patreon, Spotify, or below. We hit on the recent form of each team, the Champions League letdowns for each club, and take a guess at who might start for Bayern Munich, along with a prediction on the final score:

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