Predictions for the 13th round of the Bundesliga, December 5-7
Mainz vs Borussia Mönchengladbach
The 13th round kicks off on Friday evening at the “MEWA Arena,” where Mainz will once again attempt to secure their first home victory since February 2025 – the "05ers" have been unable to win here in 11 Bundesliga matches. They host a recovering Borussia Mönchengladbach, who are unbeaten in four consecutive rounds. Besides the home advantage, Bo Henriksen's team might have a physical edge, as Gladbach played the DFB-Pokal Round of 16 on Tuesday, while Mainz had a rest. Considering the current attacking efficiency of the hosts and the possible accumulated fatigue of the visitors, we do not expect a goal fest in this game.
Match Prediction for Mainz vs Borussia Mönchengladbach: total under 3 goals
Cologne vs St. Pauli
An interesting clash awaits us on Saturday at the “RheinEnergieStadion” where Cologne and St. Pauli will strive to finally secure a victory. The "Billy Goats" have not won in three rounds, collecting only one point, while the "Pirates" have suffered nine consecutive defeats in the league, but on Tuesday they advanced to the national cup quarter-finals by winning in Mönchengladbach (2:1). In this encounter, we give the advantage to the "Billy Goats," who are very prolific at home. Furthermore, Cologne had the opportunity to recover better and prepare more thoroughly, as they were eliminated from the DFB-Pokal in the previous stage.
Match Prediction for Cologne vs St. Pauli: Cologne's individual total over 1.5 goals
Augsburg vs Bayer
The "Fuggers" suffered their eighth defeat of the season in the last round, prompting the club management to terminate Sandro Wagner's contract. Manuel Baum will lead the team until the winter break. The "Pharmacists" managed to take revenge on Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday in the DFB-Pokal (1:0) for their defeat in the previous weekend's 12th round (1:2). Augsburg also has a rest advantage, in addition to the home field factor, but considering the team's current state in the league and within the club, we do not foresee a victory for the hosts.
Match Prediction for Augsburg vs Bayer: Bayer's individual total over 1.5 goals
Heidenheim vs Freiburg
Heidenheim secured their first victory in seven rounds last weekend and only their second in the league, moving off the bottom spot. Freiburg thrashed Mainz at home (4:0) and then advanced past Darmstadt (2:0) in the DFB-Pokal Round of 16, continuing their unbeaten run at the “Europa-Park Stadion.” However, things are not going as well for the "Brazilians of Breisgau" on the road: they currently have only one away victory in the Bundesliga.
Match Prediction for Heidenheim vs Freiburg: total under 3 goals
Stuttgart vs Bayern
One of the key matches of the 13th round will take place at the "MHP Arena," where Stuttgart will attempt to extend their home winning streak against Bayern. In the previous round, the hosts suffered an away defeat in added time in Hamburg (1:2), but on Wednesday, they redeemed themselves in front of their fans by defeating Bochum (2:0) and advancing to the quarter-finals of the German Cup. Bayern, not without difficulties, defeated St. Pauli in the last round (3:1) and also advanced to the quarter-finals by beating Union (3:2). It should be noted that the Bundesliga leaders have conceded in six consecutive matches. It's unlikely anyone expects a low-scoring game here.
Match Prediction Stuttgart vs Bayern: total over 3 goals
Wolfsburg vs Union
Another attempt for Wolfsburg to break their winless streak at the "Volkswagen Arena." Union might be a suitable opponent for the "Wolves," as the Berliners have the lowest ball possession in the Bundesliga (38%) and also had a tough match against Bayern on Wednesday in the Cup (2:3), expending a lot of energy. Wolfsburg, having been eliminated from the tournament in the previous stage, continues their recovery and preparation calmly. Head-to-head matches between these teams rarely feature many goals, and given their current performances, we don't expect many in this encounter either.
Match Prediction Wolfsburg vs Union: total under 3 goals
Leipzig vs Eintracht
Another exciting fixture in the upcoming round. Leipzig remains in second place, while Eintracht is striving to return to the Champions League zone. Leipzig also played a Cup match on Wednesday, whereas Eintracht rested. However, the "Red Bulls" continue to be unbeaten at home with five consecutive wins at the "Red Bull Arena." The visitors remain vulnerable in defense, conceding both at home and away.
Match Prediction Leipzig vs Eintracht: Leipzig's individual total over 1.5 goals
Hamburg vs Werder
Hamburg appears as the favorite at the "Volksparkstadion" in the match against Werder. This is understandable: the "City Dwellers" managed to draw with Dortmund and defeated Stuttgart in their last two home games. Meanwhile, the Bremen side has not won away in four consecutive rounds. On Wednesday, Merlin Polzin's team hosted Holstein Kiel in the German Cup Round of 16, played an additional 30 minutes, and lost in a penalty shootout, disappointingly exiting the tournament. Meanwhile, Horst Steffen calmly prepared his team for the next match, so they should be better physically prepared for the round. We do not expect a goal fest.
Match Prediction Hamburg vs Werder: total under 3.5 Goals
Borussia Dortmund vs Hoffenheim
Matchday 13 wraps up with a thrilling showdown in Dortmund. Borussia have suffered just one defeat in the league over 12 rounds, falling to Bayern (1-2), but on Tuesday they bowed out of the DFB-Pokal after a 0-1 loss to Bayer, marking their first home defeat across all competitions this season. Signal Iduna Park will host a formidable attacking Hoffenheim side, who remain unbeaten on the road in this campaign. The Blue-Whites have secured five wins and one draw in their last six matches, so we're anticipating a high-scoring encounter from both teams.
