The last three football games Bayern Munich played said something to the entire Bundesliga: the Bavarians are still the unstoppable emperors of German football.
Football prediction pundits also believe that this is Bayern’s season to lose, so the rest of the chasing pack has to make do with securing second place. Leipzig are looking more vulnerable than ever, giving a wonderful opportunity to Dortmund, Hoffenheim and Berlin.
Who will win the rumble for second?
WEEK 25 SATURDAY:
Borussia Dortmund vs Ingolstadt
Hertha Berlin handily beat the Marco Reus-less Borussia Dortmund, but a dominant victory at the DFB Pokal quickly erased any traces of doubt among the Dortmund faithful. They should easily overcome an Ingolstadt side that is already knee-deep in the drop zone.
Wolfsburg vs Darmstadt 98
Goal difference is the only thing keeping Wolfsburg away from the relegation play-off. Beating Darmstadt will help them steer clear of the relegation battle and they have enough talent in their squad to do so. Mario Gomez loves a leaky defence, and Darmstadt have it in spades.
Koln vs Hertha BSC
Berlin’s confidence is sky-high after beating a tough Borussia Dortmund side, so they should have no problems winning against Koln. The hosts haven’t won in six matches, but Anthony Modeste finally found his shooting boots in the draw against Ingolstadt.
The French striker may put some goals in, but Hertha Berlin should win this game easy. Betting on Berlin +0.25 gives 1.87.
Augsburg vs Freiburg
A Europa League spot is within Freiburg’s sights, so the visitors will want a commanding victory over Augsburg. Manuel Baum’s side aren’t the most consistent club in the German top flight, so a victory for the Brazilians of Breisgau is almost a certainty.
Werder Bremen vs RB Leipzig
Leipzig’s inexperience is possibly showing through as the Red Bulls were contained by a then-winless Wolfsburg team. Their next opponents aren’t a walk in the park, either: Werder Bremen won three of the four games on the bounce. However, the hosts’ abysmal performance at home may play to their advantage.
I see this game ending in a draw, so punters should go for Bremen +0.50 @ 1.89.
Hoffenheim vs Bayer Leverkusen
Hoffenheim fans were left frustrated after getting only one point at the Schwarzwald-Stadion. However, they have a chance of advancing to third place if they defeat Bayer Leverkusen. Tayfun Korkut is still to find a system that will allow them to thrive without Hakan Calhanoglu, and his neck will be in trouble if they don’t find an answer to Julian Nagelsmann’s creative attacks.
WEEK 25 SUNDAY:
Eintracht Frankfurt vs Hamburger SV
Hamburger SV are on an incredible run that could see them out of the drop zone should they succeed against Eintracht Frankfurt. Meanwhile, the hosts are in danger of dropping out of Europe if they fail to stop Hamburg’s red-hot rampage.
It’s not a terrible option to go for the underdog here, so Hamburg Draw No Bet for 2.38 is an intriguing proposition.
Mainz 05 vs Schalke 04
This is a mid-table battle where nobody suffers much should they be on the wrong side of the scoreline. However, this match would be much more difficult for the hosts: two key defenders—Alexander Hack and Stefan Bell—are ineligible due to suspensions.
WEEK 25 MONDAY:
Borussia Monchengladbach vs Bayern Munich
The weekend closer is an exciting clash between Borussia Monchengladbach and Bayern Munich.
The Bavarians are still a well-oiled machine, scoring eight goals in two games last week. Monchengladbach will find themselves outclassed in almost every facet of the game, so it’s not hard to predict a repeat of their earlier matchup in October.
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