Bundesliga 2024/25 predictions: Gameweek 13

RB Leipzig will look to return to winning ways when they host Wolfsburg this weekend following their tight 4-3 defeat to Hoffenheim on the road, but it will be a tough match due to the visitors’ away form. 

Meanwhile, Borussia Dortmund will host Bayern Munich late on Saturday as Dortmund continue to fight back to the top spots of the standings. Understand that these Bundesliga gameweek 12 predictions were made based on current form, expert knowledge, and data. 

Our Bundesliga Gameweek 12 Predictions

Holstein Kiel will make some late rash tackles: St. Pauli vs Holstein Kiel

• Date: 29/11/2024
• Kick-off: 20:30
• Holstein Kiel are fond of making rash tackles and are likely to receive warnings from the ref against St. Pauli.

St. Pauli are expected to be on the receiving end of several rash tackles against Holstein Kiel, thanks to how the visitors have performed this season. The guests averaged 2.2 yellow cards per game across all competitions, and they have received the most yellow cards as visitors. We think they are likely to repeat the same on Friday night.

St. Pauli vs Holstein Kiel prediction: Away total yellow cards: over 1.5

Union Berlin and Bayer Leverkusen to exchange goals: Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen

• Date: 30/11/2024
• Kick-off: 15:30
• Bayer Leverkusen rarely keep clean sheets irrespective of the opponents, and we think they can repeat the same against Union Berlin.

The Bundesliga standings don’t give bettors enough reasons to expect Union Berlin to score or concede a goal against Bayer Leverkusen, as they have scored only nine goals and conceded only nine goals in 11 games. However, when you look at Bayer’s results, there are enough reasons to go ahead and expect goals from both teams, as the visitors have scored 26 goals and conceded 18 goals in 11 games. Furthermore, Union Berlin scored in four of their last five home matches.

Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen prediction: Both teams to score—yes

Augsburg and Bochum to deliver high-scoring encounter: Augsburg vs Bochum

• Date: 30/11/2024
• Kick-off: 15:30
• Matches involving Augsburg or Bochum mostly produce at least three goals. It is fair to anticipate this encounter to follow suit.

Augsburg averaged 3.27 goals per game after 11 league matches, while Bochum averaged 3.81 goals per game after 11 league matches. Three of Augsburg’s and Bochum’s last five Bundesliga matches ended with over 2.5 goals, and three of their last six league meetings had at least three goals. Given this information, we can expect this tie to produce at least three goals.

Augsburg vs Bochum prediction: Over 2.5 goals

Werder Bremen and Stuttgart to display their attacking prowess in Bremen: Werder Bremen vs Stuttgart

• Date: 30/11/2024
• Kick-off: 15:30
• Matches involving Werder or Stuttgart are fond of producing at least three goals, and we expect a game involving both teams to follow suit.

Werder Bremen averaged 3.54 goals per game in 11 league games, while Stuttgart averaged 3.63 goals per game in 11 league matches. Both teams find it relatively easy to get on the scoreboard and almost impossible to shut their opponents out from scoring goals. Only 40% of their last ten league meetings ended with over 2.5 goals, but it is also important to note that both teams have changed a lot over time.

Werder Bremen vs Stuttgart prediction: Over 2.5 goals

RB Leipzig to struggle against Wolfsburg: RB Leipzig vs Wolfsburg

• Date: 30/11/2024
• Kick-off: 15:30
• RB Leipzig will look to return to winning ways after last weekend’s tight 4-3 defeat to Hoffenheim, but they are expected to encounter difficulties against Wolfsburg.

Wolfsburg are somewhat decent on the road this term and only lost to Bayer Leverkusen in their last five league away games due to a red card. They may not be able to beat RB Leipzig as visitors and underdogs, but they have a huge chance of getting on the scoreboard, having scored in four of their last five league trips. Yes, Leipzig have one of the best defense lines this term, but they conceded four goals against struggling Hoffenheim last weekend.

RB Leipzig vs Wolfsburg prediction: Both teams to score—yes

Freiburg and Monchengladbach to display drab football: Freiburg vs Monchengladbach

• Date: 30/11/2024
• Kick-off: 15:30
• Borussia Monchengladbach may have one of the weakest defense lines in the Bundesliga, but Freiburg would struggle to score goals.

Freiburg may have blanked in three of their last five league matches, but they are likely to get a goal at least before the final whistle. Monchengladbach’s defense isn’t that rigid, so we can expect at least two goals to be scored in this encounter. The visitors averaged 2.81 goals per game in 11 league games, while Freiburg averaged 2.54 goals per game in 11 league matches. Expecting at least 1.5 goals to be scored in this encounter shouldn’t be a complex task.

Freiburg vs Monchengladbach prediction: Over 1.5 goals

Dortmund and Bayern Munich to entertain fans with goals in Dortmund: Borussia Dortmund vs Bayern Munich

• Date: 30/11/2024
• Kick-off: 17:30
• Bayern Munich remain unbeaten after 11 league games, and Dortmund are unlikely to change that, although both teams exchanging goals looks feasible.

Bayern have the best attack and defense in the league, but they are unlikely to keep a clean slate against Dortmund, who also have one of the best attacks. Both clubs exchanged goals in four of their last six league matches, and five of them ended with over 2.5 goals. We have two exciting options, but we can stick with both teams exchanging goals.

Dortmund vs Bayern Munich prediction: Both teams to score—yes

Mainz to be cautioned several times by the ref: Mainz vs Hoffenheim

• Date: 01/12/2024
• Kick-off: 15:30
• Mainz plays intense football and sometimes makes late rash tackles. Hoffenheim can trick them into getting warnings from the ref.

Mainz averaged 2.3 yellow cards per game in 11 league matches, and they are likely to receive at least two yellow cards against Hoffenheim because the visitors will want to maintain their big 4-3 win over RB Leipzig, and doing so, they would prefer to be on the receiving end of several late rash tackles. Mainz fouled 12.4 times per game, which is enough to guarantee at least two yellows.

Mainz vs Hoffenheim prediction: Home total yellow card: Over 1.5

Heidenheim and Eintracht Frankfurt to produce eye-catching football: Heidenheim vs Eintracht Frankfurt 

• Date: 01/12/2024
• Kick-off: 17:30
• Matches involving Heidenheim or Eintracht Frank are rich in goals, and we think this encounter will follow suit.

Heidenheim averaged 3.18 goals per game in 11 league games, while Eintracht Frankfurt had a better goal average of 3.90 goals per game. Three of Heidenheim’s and Eintracht Frankfurt’s last five league games had at least three goals, so it is relatively okay to expect this tie to follow suit.

Heidenheim vs Eintracht Frankfurt prediction: Over 2.5 goals