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The German Footballing feista is all to commence with the 2021 Super Cup final featuring defending champions Bayern Munich, who lock horns against Borussia Dortmund. This fixture is usually the curtain-raiser of the season in German football. The DFL Super Cup Trophy is a contest between the winners of Bundesliga and DFB Pokal. Not only is German Super Cup the first silverware to grasp, but it also gives a brief look as to where the two title contenders are currently placed at. Moreover, these two teams have featured in this fixture seven times in the last nine seasons, with Bayern having the upper hand by winning on four occasions.
Both these teams have had contrasting starts to their 2021-22 season. Bayern Munich played a 1-1 draw against Borussia Monchengladcach. While Dortmund started their season with a thumping 5-2 victory against Eintracht Frankfurt, courtesy of Erling Haaland. Having said that, Bayern are considered the favorites every year, yet they have started slowly this season. On the other hand, Dortmund seems to be blazing on all guns.
What is the Venue for German Super Cup 2021?
The 2021 German Super Cup between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund will be played at the Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund.
When Will 2021 German Super Cup be played?
The German Super Cup will be played on August 18, 2021, Wednesday at 12:00 AM IST.
Head to Head Record for Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund
These two teams have locked horns 53 times in total wherein Dortmund holds the lead 26-21. While Bayern Munich have won on four occasions in the German Super Cup in 7 meetings. Lastly, these two teams have locked horns in 28 matches at the Signal Iduna Park where the home team emerged victorious on 18 occasions as compared to Munich’s tally of 11.
Where Can You Get Live Updates of 2021 German Super Cup?
Live Updates: SportsTiger App
Where Can You Watch the 2021 German Super Cup?
As there are no television based partners for this contest, Indian Football fans can stream this match on Fancode.
Who Won the Super Cup Last Year?
Bayern Munich won the German Super Cup last year, wherein they defeated Borussia Dortmund 3-2.
Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund Predicted XI
Bayern Munich- Manuel Neuer, Alphonso Davies, Dayot Upamecano, Niklas Sule, Josip Stanisic, Joshua Kimmich, Leon Goretzka, Leroy Sane, Thomas Muller, Serge Gnabry, Robert Lewandowski
Borussia Dortmund- Gregor Kobel, Felix Passlack, Antonios Papadopoulos, Manuel Akanji, Nico Schulz, Axel Witsel, Giovvani Reyna, Jude Bellingham, Marco Reus, Erling Haaland, Thorgan Hazard