Der Klassiker Betting
Der Klassiker is the Bundesliga's showpiece — Bayern Munich against Borussia Dortmund, German football's biggest fixture. Here is how betting on it differs from a routine weekend game, and what to weigh up.
The Bundesliga's biggest fixture
Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund meet twice a season in the league, and each meeting is an event — huge crowds, real edge, and, true to the Bundesliga, often a flurry of goals. It carries weight in the title race too, since Bayern's dominance is regularly measured against Dortmund as the chief challenger. As a league fixture it is decided over 90 minutes — a draw is a live result, with no extra time or penalties — so the match-result market includes the draw just like any weekend game.
How to approach Der Klassiker
Two attacking sides in a high-scoring league makes the goals markets the natural angle: over/under goals and both teams to score often land in this fixture. A draw no bet softens the risk in a game that can swing either way, and in-play betting suits a match where the tempo can change fast. For who goes in as favourite, see the title odds and the Bundesliga predictions page, and the Bundesliga guide for the full picture.
Frequently asked questions
What is Der Klassiker?
Der Klassiker is the fixture between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund, the biggest game in German club football. The two clubs meet twice a season in the Bundesliga, and the match draws huge crowds and intense interest.
What are the best markets for Der Klassiker?
Goals markets tend to shine, since both clubs attack and the Bundesliga is high-scoring — over/under goals and both teams to score often land. As a league game it is settled over 90 minutes, so the draw is a live result in the match-result market.