Maybe we already know who will win the Bundesliga trophy this year, as the Bavarians are topping the table with 16 points ahead of the closest rivals, but the battle for the UEFA Champions League should be one of the most interesting in this decade, as four teams from the second to the fifth spot of the Bundesliga table has the same number of points after the first 19 rounds, while even the 10th placed Hannover is just four points behind Monchengladbach in the fifth spot. We expect to see more exciting football this weekend, so don’t miss the action, and join us here on GetMoreSports.
EINTRACHT FRANKFURT vs. BORUSSIA MONCHENGLADBACH
3-Way: 1: Eintracht Frankfurt +135; X: +247 Draw; 2: Borussia Monchengladbach +199 at BetDSI Sportsbook
Spread 0: Eintracht Frankfurt -138; Borussia Monchengladbach +119
Total +2.5: Over -127; Under +104
EINTRACHT FRANKFURT
The Eagles have recorded two wins and two draws in the last four Bundesliga matches, while they are winless at home for four games in a row, recording two draws and two losses in the process. After a brilliant 3:1 victory over Wolfsburg last weekend, the Eagles are sitting at the seventh spot of the Bundesliga table with 30 points and a 24:20 goal difference, one point behind RB Leipzig in the fourth spot which leads to the UEFA Champions League next season.
Injuries and suspensions: Marco Russ (heel), David Abraham (shin), Alexander Meier (ankle), Marco Fabian (training deficit)
Head-to-head: In the last five H2H duels both teams recorded one victory each, while three matches were finished in a stalemate, two of them in a nil-nil draw. Earlier in the season, Eintracht Frankfurt won 1:0 at Borussia-Park.
BORUSSIA MONCHENGLADBACH
The Foals have beaten Augsburg 2:0 at home in the previous round of the German Bundesliga to record their second victory in the last three matches, along with a surprising 2:1 defeat at Koln two weeks ago. On the road, they were beaten three times in a row, scoring just one goal in the process and conceding six in a return. Borussia Monchengladbach is currently in the fifth spot of the Bundesliga table with 31 points and a 30:30 goal difference.
Injuries and suspensions: Tobias Strobl (knee), Ibrahima Traore (muscle), Fabian Johnson (back), Raul Bobadilla (osteitis pubis)
Eintracht Frankfurt vs. Borussia Monchengladbach – Match Prediction
The Eagles are playing pretty well recently, but they have problems to earn three points in front of the home fans, so I believe they will apply an attacking approach which could leave some space for dangerous counter-attacks. The visitors scored just once in the last three away matches, and they could improve their record in this clash.
MY PICK: Over 2.5 Goals (-127)
BAYERN MUNICH vs. TSG HOFFENHEIM 1899
3-Way: 1: Bayern Munich -556; X: +672 Draw; 2: TSG Hoffenheim 1899 +1360 at BetDSI Sportsbook
Spread -2: Bayern Munich -117; TSG Hoffenheim 1899 +106
Total +3.5: Over -124; Under +103
BAYERN MUNICH
The Bavarians are dominating throughout the German Bundesliga, and after another satisfying victory over Werder Bremen (4:2) in the previous round, they are topping the table with 16 points lead ahead of Bayer Leverkusen in the second spot. Robert Lewandowski and Thomas Muller bagged a couple of goals each against Werder Bremen, and they will certainly try to continue with efficient displays.
Injuries and suspensions: Manuel Neuer (metatarsal fracture), Thiago Alcantara (thigh, doubtful)
Head-to-head: Hoffenheim won two previous H2H Bundesliga duels, but they are still winless at Allianz Arena where their last meeting was ended in a 1:1 draw.
TSG HOFFENHEIM 1899
After two losses and a draw in the last three rounds of the German Bundesliga Hoffenheim has dropped to the ninth spot of the table with 27 points and a 29:27 goal difference, but they are still just four points behind the UEFA Champions League spots. No one expects a miracle at Allianz Arena this Saturday, but Hoffenheim played exceptionally well against the Bavarians in the last few meetings, so they will try to bring their best game and potentially upset the hosts.
Injuries and suspensions: Kerem Demirbay (thigh), Gregor Kobel (cold, doubtful)
Bayern Munich vs. TSG Hoffenheim 1899 – Match Prediction
The Bavarians are massive favorites for reason, and they will be searching for revenge, as they couldn’t beat Hoffenheim in the previous three meetings. I believe we will see some goals, while the visitors are certainly capable of scoring in this one.
MY PICK: Over 3.5 Goals (-124)
DORTMUND vs. SC FREIBURG
3-Way: 1: Dortmund -213; X: +366 Draw; 2: SC Freiburg +551 at BetDSI Sportsbook
Spread -1: Dortmund -130; SC Freiburg +112
Total +3: Over -109; Under -104
DORTMUND
The Black and Yellows have started the new year with two consecutive draws against Wolfsburg at home (0:0), and Hertha on the road (1:1), so they’ve dropped to the sixth spot of the Bundesliga table with 30 points and a 40:25 goal difference, just one point behind Bayer Leverkusen in the second spot. Dortmund has won only one out of the previous five games at home, along with two draws and two defeats.
Injuries and suspensions: Sebastian Rode (hip), Raphael Guerreiro (thigh), Marcel Schmelzer (calf), Eric Durm (ankle), Marco Reus (training deficit)
Head-to-head: Dortmund won four out of the last five H2H duels, but earlier in the season the match was ended in a nil-nil draw.
SC FREIBURG
Last weekend Freiburg made a brilliant comeback against RB Leipzig in front of the home fans, winning 2:1 in the end, although the visitors had a 1:0 lead. Freiburg is playing in a great form recently, as they are undefeated for seven Bundesliga matches in a row, recording four wins and three draws in the process, while they are currently in the 12th spot of the Bundesliga table with 23 points and a 20:33 goal difference, seven points above the danger zone.
Injuries and suspensions: Philipp Lienhart (knee), Mike Frantz (knee), Florian Niederlechner (knee)
Dortmund vs. SC Freiburg – Match Prediction
The hosts are favorites for reason, and they will probably attack from the first minute of the game. Therefore, I believe we’ll see at least three goals in this clash.
MY PICK: Over 3 Goals (-109)
FC KOLN vs. FC AUGSBURG
3-Way: 1: FC Koln +187; X: +224 Draw; 2: FC Augsburg +156 at BetDSI Sportsbook
Spread 0: FC Koln +105; FC Augsburg -118
Total +2.5: Over +114; Under -138
FC KOLN
The Billy Goats have won three straight matches including a superb 2:0 victory against Hamburger SV on the road last weekend, and suddenly, they are back in the game. FC Koln is still at the bottom of the Bundesliga table, but now they are just four points behind Werder Bremen in the 16th spot which leads to the relegation play-off.
Injuries and suspensions: Leonardo Bittencourt (adductor), Marcel Risse (training deficit)
Head-to-head: In the last five H2H meetings Augsburg won three times, including the first clash of the season at home (3:0), while two matches were finished in a 0:0 stalemate.
FC AUGSBURG
Augsburg was beaten by Borussia Monchengladbach 2:0 on the road in the previous round of the Bundesliga, and it was their second consecutive defeat away from home, third in the last five games. They are now in the eighth spot of the table with 27 points and 28:25 goal difference, four points behind the Champions League spots.
Injuries and suspensions: Dong-Won Ji (knee, doubtful), Philipp Max (fever, doubtful)
FC Koln vs. FC Augsburg – Match Prediction
The Billy Goats’ self-confidence is certainly sky-high after three wins in a row, and now they believe the survival is a realistic option. However, I think the visitors possess the quality to find the net in this one.
MY PICK: Both Teams to Score YES (-114)
RB LEIPZIG vs. HAMBURGER SV
3-Way: 1: RB Leipzig -208; X: +344 Draw; 2: Hamburger SV +594 at BetDSI Sportsbook
Spread -1: RB Leipzig -124; Hamburger SV +109
Total +2.5: Over -132; Under +108
RB LEIPZIG
The Red Bulls have suffered a surprising defeat against Freiburg in the previous round, so three points against Hamburger this Saturday seem like a priority. They’ve won just once in the last five Bundesliga matches, and now they are in the fourth spot of the table with 31 points, same as Bayer Leverkusen in the second, and Schalke 04 in the third spot. At home, they have a 6-2-1 record with a 20:11 goal difference.
Injuries and suspensions: Emil Forsberg (muscle, doubtful)
Head-to-head: In their three previous H2H duels the visitors have won every time, while the hosts are still goalless. In the third round earlier in the season RB Leipzig won 2:0.
HAMBURGER SV
The Red Shorts are playing pretty poorly recently, and they’ve recorded four straight losses, including a 2:0 defeat against FC Koln at home in the previous round, while they are without a win for six matches in a row. Hamburger is pinned at the 17th spot of the Bundesliga table with 15 points and a 15:28 goal difference, one point behind Werder Bremen in the 16th, and five points behind Mainz in the 15th spot of the table.
Injuries and suspensions: Nicolai Muller (knee), Albin Ekdal (knee), Aaron Hunt (malleolar)
RB Leipzig vs. Hamburger SV – Match Prediction
This is a perfect chance for the home side to get back on the right track, as Hamburger looks totally lost in the last few weeks. I think we’ll see a couple of goals in visitors’ net.
MY PICK: RB Leipzig AH -1 (-124)
VfB STUTTGART vs. SCHALKE 04
3-Way: 1: VfB Stuttgart +187; X: +229 Draw; 2: Schalke 04 +152 at BetDSI Sportsbook
Spread 0: VfB Stuttgart +107; Schalke 04 -120
Total +2.5: Over +105; Under -125
VfB STUTTGART
The Swabians have suffered four losses in the last five Bundesliga rounds, along with a 1:0 victory over Hertha at home two weeks ago. In the previous round they were beaten by Mainz on the road (3:2), but at home, the Swabians have a 6-1-2 record which is the fifth-best in the Bundesliga, while they’ve conceded just five goals in nine games on the home soil.
Injuries and suspensions: Matthias Zimmermann (knee), Carlos Mane (torn tendon), Ailton (ankle, doubtful)
Head-to-head: In the last five H2H meetings Stuttgart earned just one draw, while Schalke won four times, including a third-round clash at home, 3:1.
SCHALKE 04
The Miners played a 1:1 draw with Hannover at home last weekend, although they had a lead until the 86th minute of the game. Marko Pjaca scored his first goal for Schalke in the second app, proving he’ll be a proper addition to the Miners’ squad. Schalke is without a win on the road for four matches in a row, recording three draws and one defeat in the process, while they are currently in the third spot of the Bundesliga table with 31 points and a 30:25 goal difference.
Injuries and suspensions: Pablo Insua (inflammation), Weston McKennie (medial collateral ligament)
VfB Stuttgart vs. Schalke 04 – Match Prediction
The Swabians’ defense was great at home so far, but I think it is time for at least one goal in their net, while they should score against the Miners who conceded 14 goals on the road thus far.
MY PICK: Both Teams to Score YES (-125)
SV WERDER BREMEN vs. HERTHA BSC
3-Way: 1: SV Werder Bremen +127; X: +233 Draw; 2: Hertha BSC +225 at BetDSI Sportsbook
Spread -0.5: SV Werder Bremen +125; Hertha BSC -150
Total +2.5: Over +104; Under -124
SV WERDER BREMEN
A 4:2 defeat against the Bavarians in the previous round looks heavy, but Werder Bremen’s players gave their best, scoring two times against the massive favorites, so it should be a huge boost before they face Hertha on the home soil this Saturday. Werder Bremen is undefeated for four consecutive games in front of the home fans, recording a pair of wins and draws in the process, while they are still in the dangerous zone, four points behind Mainz in the safe 15th spot.
Injuries and suspensions: Fin Bartels (Achilles tendon), Michael Zetterer (wrist), Ishak Belfodil (wound, doubtful), Aron Johansson (knee, doubtful)
Head-to-head: Three out of the last five H2H meetings were finished in a stalemate, including their first duel of the season in Berlin (1:1), while Werder Bremen won two times.
HERTHA BSC
The Old Lady is playing in an on-off form since the start of the season, and in the same manner, Hertha started the new year. After a 1:0 defeat against Stuttgart two weeks ago, Hertha drew with Dortmund (1:1) in the previous round, and they are currently in the 11th spot of the Bundesliga table with 25 points and a 27:27 goal difference. On the road, they’ve suffered just one defeat in the last five matches, along with two wins and two stalemates.
Injuries and suspensions: Karim Rekik (shin, doubtful)
SV Werder Bremen vs. Hertha BSC – Match Prediction
This is a quite tricky game to predict the final outcome, and it can go either way. Therefore, I will go with a draw, as I expect a tight clash with no more than two goals in a total.
MY PICK: Draw (+233)
BAYER LEVERKUSEN vs. FSV MAINZ 05
3-Way: 1: Bayer Leverkusen -256; X: +395 Draw; 2: FSV Mainz 05 +677 at BetDSI Sportsbook
Spread -1.5: Bayer Leverkusen +108; FSV Mainz 05 -126
Total +3: Over -121; Under +104
BAYER LEVERKUSEN
After a 3:1 defeat against Bayern Munich at the start of the new year, Bayer Leverkusen smashed Hoffenheim on the road in the previous round (4:1), and now they are sitting at the second spot of the Bundesliga table with 31 points and a 39:27 goal difference, 16 points behind the Bavarians at the top. Leverkusen has scored 12 goals in the last five Bundesliga rounds, and they’ve looked pretty dangerous in the final third.
Injuries and suspensions: Vladlen Yurchenko (foot)
Head-to-head: Mainz is leading 3:2 in the last five H2H duels, and they’ve won the previous two meetings, including a 3:1 victory at home earlier in the season.
FSV MAINZ 05
Mainz has beaten Stuttgart 3:2 in the previous round of the German Bundesliga to record their first victory in the last seven matches, so they are four points above the danger zone at the moment. Four out of their last five games were ended in the over, while Mainz’s defense is among the worst in the league with 33 goals conceded. They are still winless on the road, recording four draws and five losses with a 9:18 goal difference.
Injuries and suspensions: Rene Adler (hamstring)
Bayer Leverkusen vs. FSV Mainz 05 – Match Prediction
The numbers are suggesting to go with the over in this one, and I believe we’ll see an entertaining game with a lot of scoring chances, as both sides are playing attacking football.
MY PICK: Over 3 Goals (-121)
HANNOVER 96 vs. VFL WOLFSBURG
3-Way: 1: Hannover 96 +143; X: +237 Draw; 2: VFL Wolfsburg +193 at BetDSI Sportsbook
Spread 0: Hannover 96 -130; VFL Wolfsburg +113
Total +2.5: Over -121; Under +100
HANNOVER 96
Hannover has suffered just one defeat in the last five Bundesliga matches, along with a couple of wins and draws, while they are sitting at the 10th spot of the table with 27 points and a 28:29 goal difference. The forward Niclas Fullkrug is playing in a tremendous form, as he bagged seven goals in the previous seven Bundesliga matches, including a hat-trick against Mainz two weeks ago.
Injuries and suspensions: Edgar Prib (knee), Jonathas (tendon crack)
Head-to-head: Hannover is without a win against Wolfsburg in the last six H2H duels, while the Wolves were victorious three times in the process. They’ve played two times against each other this season, and while the Wolves have won in the German DFB Pokal, their Bundesliga clash was ended in a 1:1 draw.
VFL WOLFSBURG
The Wolves started a new year with an excellent nil-nil draw at Dortmund, but they disappointed their fans last weekend when they lost 3:1 to Eintracht Frankfurt on the home soil. They are winless for five straight Bundesliga games, recording three draws and two defeats in the process, and with just three wins this season they are sitting at the 13th spot of the table, four points above the danger zone.
Injuries and suspensions: Ignacio Camacho (ankle), Jakub Blaszczykowski (back), Landry Dimata (red card suspension)
Hannover 96 vs. VFL Wolfsburg – Match Prediction
Hannover is on a great run at home with three wins and two draws in the last five matches, while Wolfsburg is without a win on the road in the last eight games. Maybe it seems like another win for the home side, but I’ll go with the surprise in this one, as I think there is no big difference between these two teams at the moment.
MY PICK: VFL Wolfsburg to Win (+193)
