Team News: Bayern Munich vs. Borussia Dortmund injury, suspension list, predicted XIs

Reigning champions Bayern Munich host Borussia Dortmund in Der Klassiker on Saturday, with the visitors looking to end a run of four consecutive defeats in all competitions against the Bavarians.

Both sides desperately require a win for differing reasons, with Bayern attempting to hold off title chasers RB Leipzig, and Dortmund looking to move back into the Champions League qualification positions.

BAYERN MUNICH vs. BORUSSIA DORTMUND

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BAYERN MUNICH

Out: Corentin Tolisso (thigh), Douglas Costa (ankle), Alexander Nubel (ankle), Tanguy Nianzou (thigh)

Doubtful: Benjamin Pavard (coronavirus)

Sports Mole's predicted XI: Neuer; Sule, Boateng, Alaba, Davies; Kimmich, Goretzka; Sane, Muller, Gnabry; Lewandowski

BORUSSIA DORTMUND

Out: Manuel Akanji (muscle), Marcel Schmelzer (knee), Axel Witsel (Achilles' tendon)

Doubtful: Jadon Sancho (thigh), Raphael Guerreiro (calf), Giovanni Reyna (muscle)

Sports Mole's predicted XI: Hitz; Morey, Can, Hummels, Schulz; Dahoud, Delaney; Hazard, Brandt, Reus; Haaland