Lothar Matthaus isn’t convinced that Borussia Dortmund can beat Bayern Munich for Bundesliga title

The BVB are currently level on points with the Bavarians.

By Sachin Bhat · BVB Buzz

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 11:30 AM

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Lothar Matthaus believes Borussia Dortmund lacks the squad depth and quality to beat Bayern Munich to the title.
Matthaus predicted that Bayern Munich will eventually pull away at the top of the Bundesliga table.
Borussia Dortmund dropped points in consecutive games with draws against Werder Bremen and Union Berlin.

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German football legend Lothar Matthaus stated that Borussia Dortmund lacks the individual quality and squad depth necessary to defeat Bayern Munich for the Bundesliga title. Matthaus tipped Bayern Munich to retain their league crown, predicting that the reigning champions will eventually pull clear at the top of the table.

Borussia Dortmund won their first four matches under manager Niko Kovac before dropping points following the international break. A 2-2 draw with Werder Bremen on October 9 was followed by a 0-0 draw against Union Berlin, allowing Bayern Munich to move ahead on goal difference.

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