5 reasons why Bayern Munich will defeat Borussia Dortmund

Modified Apr 25, 2017 06:01 GMT

MUNICH, GERMANY - APRIL 08: Robert Lewandowski of Bayern Muenchen in action against Gonzalo Castro of Dortmund during the Bundesliga match between Bayern Muenchen and Borussia Dortmund at Allianz Arena on April 8, 2017 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Alexander Scheuber/Getty Images Fuer MAN) — *Lewandowski was the torment of Dortmund last month*

#2 History suggests a Bayern Munich victory

MUNICH, GERMANY - OCTOBER 04: Thomas Mueller of Muenchen celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern Muenchen and Borussia Dortmund at Allianz Arena on October 4, 2015 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Micha Will/Getty Images for MAN) — *Muller celebrating an iconic goal against Munich’s title rivals*

Since November 2011, the two clubs have met on eleven different occasions at Munich's Allianz Arena with Dortmund claiming victory on just one occasion at the home of their bitter rivals.

During that time, Munich have been managed by Jupp Heynckes, Pep Guardiola, and most recently, Carlo Ancelotti. Between all three managers, Munich have suffered defeat just once - in October 2014 when Dortmund ran out 0-3 winners in the Bavarian's own backyard.

Those games have seen Munich score fifteen goals - nine in the last two alone - clearly showcasing their attacking threat is far superior to that of their semi-final counterparts this Thursday. Ancelotti will take confidence in the fact the club have a significantly strong history over Tuchel's side and must guarantee that winning run continues to ensure his inaugural season in Germany is witnessed as a success story, rather than a failure.

Edited by Staff Editor