The new German season kicks off with Borussia Dortmund host rivals Bayern Munich in the German Supercup at Signal Iduna Park. Bayern earned their spot by winning last season’s league and cup double, while Dortmund got in as runners-up. For BVB fans, this is the perfect chance to grab an early win over their biggest rival.
Match Preview
Dortmund had a much better season in 2025-26 with more points, fewer goals conceded, and a higher league finish than the year before. Still, they finished behind Bayern yet again, extending a long run without catching their rivals at the top. Coach Niko Kovac will want more goals from his side this time, since they didn’t score much more than the previous campaign despite the improved results.
Dortmund were strong at home last season, winning most of their league games at Signal Iduna Park. But their one home defeat all year came against Bayern, a reminder of how tough this fixture always is.
Bayern, on the other hand, had a season for the history books the most goals ever scored in a single Bundesliga campaign. Manager Vincent Kompany has kept his best players and goes into the new season as the clear favorite again. Bayern won both meetings between these two sides last season, though neither was by more than a single goal, showing this rivalry is closer than the league table suggests.
Team News
Dortmund should field a strong side, with Serhou Guirassy leading the attack and Felix Nmecha holding things together in midfield. A few defenders remain out injured, so Kovac is expected to lean on a back three again.
Bayern have a bigger injury concern Jamal Musiala had a health scare in training and is unlikely to start, while Harry Kane may only be fit for half a game. That could leave Bayern’s attack looking less sharp than usual heading into kickoff.
Prediction
We’re backing a tight one: Dortmund 2-1 Bayern Munich. With Bayern missing key attacking pieces, this looks like Dortmund’s best chance in years to get one over their rivals, if they can hold their nerve once Bayern’s substitutes come on. For a closer look at match stats and likely scorelines, it’s worth checking the numbers before kickoff.
