The Bundesliga returns this weekend with a blockbuster slate of fixtures on Saturday that promise to shake up the upper ends of the table.
All eyes will be locked on the Allianz Arena as Bayern Munich prepare to host Borussia Dortmund in a classic Der Klassiker showdown.
Don’t miss a moment of Saturday’s Bundesliga action with our expert tips and predictions.
Today’s Bundesliga betting tips & predictions
Augsburg vs. Freiburg (2:30pm)
Despite their strong performances in the final third, Augsburg have failed to convert the last few matches into wins. Defence has been an issue this season, and they have kept just one clean sheet in seven rounds.
Freiburg were given a reality check in the last couple of rounds, and the defeats to Leverkusen and Bayern Munich will certainly hurt both now and at the end of the season.
Nevertheless, Freiburg have been nothing short of impressive in attack this season, and considering Augsburg’s similar abilities, we can expect a ton of action.
Augsburg vs. Freiburg top betting tip: BTTS & Over 2.5 goals
Borussia Monchengladbach vs. Paderborn (2:30pm)
Borussia Monchengladbach sit rooted to the bottom of the Bundesliga table in 18th place, having suffered six losses in seven matches, though they did claim a vital 3-2 away victory against Stuttgart last weekend.
Paderborn arrive as the underdogs and will likely adopt a cautious, defensive approach to frustrate the hosts before looking for opportunities on the counter-attack, as we have seen in their past games.
Gladbach's defensive record remains a major issue, having conceded a league-high 22 goals so far. Paderborn have lost only one of their last four league games, and have generally done well on the road this season. I can see this ending in a hard-fought draw.
Borussia Monchengladbach vs. Paderborn top betting tip: Draw
Bayer Leverkusen vs. Stuttgart (2:30pm)
Bayer Leverkusen welcome Stuttgart for what should be one of the most exciting games of the day. Die Werkself hold 4th place on 13 points, but come into this weekend seeking a rebound after a heavy 3-0 away defeat to Hoffenheim.
Stuttgart are all the way down in 15th place after a shocking start to the season. With five defeats in seven rounds, they need a long winning streak to make up for their mistakes and regain their chances for something this season.
Considering how explosive the previous H2Hs were in recent years, we have to back goals in this clash. Eight of the last 10 meetings featured goals on both ends. Last season’s clashes ended in 3-1 and 4-1 wins to Stuttgart.
Bayer Leverkusen vs. Stuttgart top betting tip: BTTS & Over 2.5 goals
Schalke vs. RB Leipzig (2:30pm)
Schalke take on RB Leipzig at home in a match that will require a huge effort from the hosts, as they have fallen out of form in recent weeks. Scoring goals has been a problem since the start of the campaign, and they scored only one in the last four rounds.
RB Leipzig are both the strongest home side and the weakest away team in the league. So far, they lost all three away matches and have a 2:11 goal difference. This is a rare opportunity for a good result, primarily because the hosts lack the creativity in the final third.
To get a result, Schalke must remain disciplined in their shape and avoid turning the ball over cheaply in their own half. Leipzig enter the fixture as favourites, but their away problems have not been fixed, making this a more difficult clash to predict than usual.
Schalke vs. RB Leipzig top betting tip: Under 2.5 goals
Werder Bremen vs. Hoffenheim (2:30pm)
Werder Bremen host Hoffenheim in a fixture that has not given them many reasons to celebrate lately. The hosts suffered seven defeats in the last 10 H2Hs, including both matches last season.
Bremen have lost just once in seven games this season, showing strong resilience in tight contests. Hoffenheim have had an all-or-nothing campaign so far, recording three wins and four defeats without a single draw.
The curious part is that their goal-related stats are almost identical. Both sides score over two goals per game on average, while conceding the same. This hints at a potential goal-packed thriller, rather than the same one-sided clashes we saw last season.
Werder Bremen vs. Hoffenheim top betting tip: Over 2.5 goals
Bayern Munich vs. Borussia Dortmund (5:30pm)
Defending champions Bayern Munich host Borussia Dortmund in the latest Der Klassiker, as the two German giants sit tied on 17 points at the top of the table.
Bayern remain undefeated with five wins and two draws, scoring a league-leading 25 goals across their opening seven fixtures. Dortmund also boast an unbeaten record (W5, D2), coming off a 1-0 win over Eintracht Frankfurt and holding the division's tightest defence with just four goals conceded so far.
Matches between these two rivals are always intense and played at a very high speed, typically featuring goals from both sides. Considering that the Bavarians have not impressed defensively lately, we can expect Dortmund to find the net again, despite winning only one of the last 17 competitive H2Hs.
Bayern Munich vs. Borussia Dortmund top betting tip: BTTS
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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