Champions League Final: The TME verdict

Thu 23rd May, 2013

Ahead of the all-German UEFA Champions League final featuring FC Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund, TME's sports writers give their predictions.

Mark Lovell - The Munich Eye sports writer
@LovellLowdown

"Ignoring all form, logic and the latest ominous Goetze injury I predict Borussia Dortmund 2-1 Bayern Munich. I was in Dortmund that special night against Malaga when BVB came back from the brink with two goals in the final minute. Name. On. Trophy."

Prediction: Borussia Dortmund 2-1 Bayern Munich

Ryland James - AFP sports journalist
@rylandjames

"Heart says Dortmund will win 2-1 with late Lewandowski goal. Head says, with Götze out, Bayern will score early and go onto win at least 3-0."

Prediction: Borussia Dortmund 0-3 Bayern Munich

Jonathan Harding - The Munich Eye sports editor
@JonBloggs66

"Dortmund have been the romantic side of the competition and even with Götze injured, they are still the one side that Bayern don't enjoy playing. Sadly, given the season they've had, I do feel Bayern will edge it."

Prediction: Borussia Dortmund 1-2 Bayern Munich

Douglas Sutton - The Munich Eye sports writer

"Bayern 3-1. They not only want to win the final but they want to get some payback for last year's German cup final."

Prediction: Borussia Dortmund 1-3 Bayern Munich

Nathan Thorpe - The Munich Eye sports writer
@nath_thorpe

"My heart is torn for this match. Although a staunch 1860 fan I can't help but favour Bayern after seeing the way they destroyed Barcelona in the semi-finals. Dortmund still have a point to prove and will probably be the favourites for most neutral fans but in light of the inevitable street parties that would follow, I've got to back Bayern."

Prediction: Borussia Dortmund 1-3 Bayern Munich

Jonathan Allott - The Munich Eye sports writer

"Bayern will not allow complacency to creep in like last year. The injury to Götze will leave Dortmund short of creativity and Bayern will overpower them all over the pitch."

Prediction: Borussia Dortmund 1-3 Bayern Munich


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