Saturday 17/05/2014, 20:00, Germany DFB Pokal, Finals, Borussia Dortmund vs Bayern Munich
Borussia Dortmund vs Bayern Munich Betting Preview
The best German teams go at each other's throats in the cups final, with Borussia Dortmund trying to win its first trophy this season. They finished 19 points behind Bayern Munich and suffered an untimely elimination in the Champions League, which leaves the DFB Pokal as the only trophy within reach. By comparison, their opponents have won the Bundesliga in record time and were well on track to winning the most important European championship in consecutive years.
Borussia Dortmund vs Bayern Munich Betting Odds
At Unibet
Borussia Dortmund 3.60, Draw 3.60 Bayern Munich 2.00
Borussia Dortmund vs Bayern Munich Betting Tips
Guardiola came to Munich on a wave of enthusiasm and everyone expected him to replicate his predecessor's performance, by winning on three important trophies. Now that the Champions League will go to Madrid, the Spanish manager needs to do his best to make sure that Bayern wins the national cup.
He will have a couple of gaps to fill in the defense, where a couple of players are doubtful, but he was fortunate enough to have a full week to rest his defenders. His strategy of retaining the ball for as long as possible and winning games by exercising constant pressure worked like a charm until the double legged round against Real Madrid.
The Spanish side is the best team in Europe when it comes to counterattacks, something that Dortmund can't brag about. The key to victory is for Bayern is to establish a permanent beachhead in the other half and send a hail of balls at Weidenfeller's net.
Reus suffered an injury one week ago and it is very likely that the offensive midfielder will miss today or play at less than full potential. His contribution is of critical importance and without him on the pitch, Borussia will have a hard time penetrating Bayern's defenses. Their own back line is far from stellar and these deficiencies become obvious against better teams that don't hesitate to take the initiative.
Key Facts
- Lewandowski is very likely to miss tonight, as he was already transferred to Munich, the team that he will be playing for next season.
- The two teams met 96 times so far and Bayern Munich won 43 games while drawing 28
Borussia Dortmund vs Bayern Munich Betting Prediction
The match takes place in Berlin, so no team will have home pitch advantage, but Bayern Munich was clearly the better squad on the road this season. Unibet offers the best odds right now at even value, so punters would double their investment if they credit the reigning champions with the first chance to lift the trophy. Risk-averse ones can accept significantly lower odds for Bayern to win, including overtime and penalties.
Bet: Bayern Munich @ 2.00 with Unibet
