With five rounds remaining in the Bundesliga, every match is of the utmost importance, and this Saturday brings us no fewer than five major showdowns.
Bayer Leverkusen continue their pursuit of a top-four finish, while Hoffenheim will look to end their winless streak. Wolfsburg and Werder Bremen have crucial matches for their survival, while Eintracht host RB Leipzig in a bid for a late push toward European qualification.
Every single match has huge potential, so keep reading for our expert tips and predictions for the Bundesliga.
Today’s Bundesliga betting tips & predictions
Bayer Leverkusen vs. Augsburg (2:30pm)
Die Werkself secured a crucial victory against Dortmund and remain four points away from the Champions League. Augsburg continue to struggle, but a win will likely be enough to secure their place in the league.
A key fact, however, is that Augsburg are the fourth-weakest away team in the league and have only three wins in 14 matches. Leverkusen haven’t lost at home since early January, and in their last home game, they scored six goals against Wolfsburg.
We wouldn’t bet on a clean sheet after they conceded three in that same match, but we certainly expect them to win against Augsburg, who have seven losses in their last 10 away games (W2, D1).
Bayer Leverkusen vs. Augsburg top betting tip: Bayer Leverkusen & Over 1.5 goals
Hoffenheim vs. Borussia Dortmund (2:30pm)
The crisis at Hoffenheim continues, and it’s quite possible it will cost them their spot in the Champions League, which seemed assured for most of the season.
With their loss to Bayer Leverkusen, Dortmund have lost their chance at the title, so all that’s left for them is to play their best football and hold onto second place.
We expect them to get back on the winning track against a struggling Hoffenheim side. Considering they conceded 2+ goals in four of their last five matches, we'd also bet on Over 1.5 for Dortmund.
Hoffenheim vs. Borussia Dortmund top betting tip: Dortmund to win, Over 1.5 Dortmund goals
Union Berlin vs. Wolfsburg (2:30pm)
A historic match is coming up, but for reasons other than the usual ones. Union Berlin’s new manager, Marie-Louise Eta, will become the first woman to lead a team in one of Europe’s top five leagues.
Her team has all but secured its survival, but one more win wouldn’t hurt. Wolfsburg, on the other hand, needs five straight wins to finish the season, so we can definitely expect goals.
It would be too obvious to bet on Union to win, given all the factors. Instead, we’ll look for both teams to score, given their poor defences.
Union Berlin vs. Wolfsburg top betting tip: BTTS
Werder Bremen vs. Hamburger (2:30pm)
Werder Bremen and Hamburger SV have spent the entire season fighting for survival and are separated by just three points. The match is much more important for the River Islanders, who are in the lower position and just three points above the relegation zone.
Generally speaking, both teams are among the lowest-scoring, and against stronger opponents, it would be risky to bet on goals. But when it comes to head-to-head matchups, we can certainly expect plenty of action, both in terms of goals and cards.
In the first match of the season, we saw five goals and eight yellow cards. And this time, the match carries significantly more weight.
Werder Bremen vs. Hamburger top betting tip: BTTS, Over 4.5 cards
Eintracht Frankfurt vs. RB Leipzig (5:30pm)
It’s not too late for Eintracht to qualify for Europe, especially if another Champions League spot is added. But even without it, the team is nine points behind Hoffenheim, who are in a slump.
They face a huge test, however, in the form of RB Leipzig, who are in phenomenal form. If we also consider the first match of the season, which the Red Bulls won 6-0, it certainly doesn’t look good.
Since then, however, Eintracht has changed a lot, including their manager, so we expect them to at least put up a fight. The last five matches between the two teams have featured at least three goals, so we’re backing the same market here.
Eintracht Frankfurt vs. RB Leipzig top betting tip: Over 2.5 goals
Vladislav has been professionally engaged in freelance journalism for seven years and has worked with numerous leading sports publications. A football and martial arts fanatic, he spent years training in both disciplines before turning to writing.
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