DFL - Supercup 2017 Preview
Fixture: Borussia Dortmund Vs Bayern Munich
Date: 6/8/17
Day: Sunday
Time: 12:00 a.m. (IST)
Venue: Signal Iduna Park (Dortmund)
The 2017 German Supercup final is about to
kick-off in less than 2 hours. The fixture once again sees the fierce rivalry
between Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich emerge, the first one this season.
Bayern were run away winners of the Bundesliga
and Dortmund clinched the DFB Pokal last season. Both teams could be equally be
disappointed missing out on each other’s triumphs last season and would want to
go one better by winning the first domestic trophy this season.
Last season, when the two squared off in the
Supercup final, it was Bayern Munich who clinched the trophy with a 0-2
victory.
Head-to-Head Fixtures
Played: 42
Dortmund Wins: 15
Bayern Wins: 20
Draws: 7
Dortmund Losses: 20
Bayern Losses: 15
Bayern slightly have the edge and are
continuing to find ways to overcome their rivals every time they feature
against the other. But currently, both teams are evenly matched and do not want
to come up as second best at the end of the night.
Borussia Dortmund
Dortmund has added well to their squad this
transfer window, especially in certain positions they struggled with last
season. But, they have a number of injury concerns in many positions.
Key players such as Schmelzer, Guerreiro,
Weigl, Schurrle and Reus are all set to miss out. The concern would be at left
back with both their left backs out for this game.
New signing Mahmoud Dahoud is expected to
begin as their first choice central midfielder. Dortmund’s top scorer last
season Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is still at the club and expected to start
upfront.
Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich’s signings this season have all
been blockbuster ones, strengthening in potions they need improvement in. But
they have a much worse injury crisis in comparison to Dortmund.
They will be without Neuer, Boateng, Bernat,
Alba, Thiago, and talisman Arjen Robben as well as new signing James Rodriguez.
They face a similar problem at left back but have an added concern in attack.
Three new signings Niklas Sule, Sebastian Rudy
and Corentin Tolisso all look set to deputize against Dortmund along with a
start expected for their hitman Robert Lewandowski.
Predicted Formations
Prediction
Borussia Dortmund (3-1) Bayern Munich
On paper, Dortmund has a much stronger
starting XI in comparison to the Bayern Lineup and they could come out with a
3-1 victory with Aubameyang to score a brace.
All the best to both teams.
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