Predictions for Matchday 14 of the Bundesliga, December 12-14
Union vs Leipzig
The 14th round of the Bundesliga kicks off on a Friday evening in the capital, and at the “An der Alten Försterei” Union will try to secure points in the match against the formidable Leipzig. The Berliners have lost three consecutive matches, while the “Red Bulls” have picked up 7 points in their last three rounds without conceding a single goal. Last season, the teams played out two 0-0 draws, and Leipzig has kept a clean sheet against Union in their last four head-to-head encounters.
Match Prediction for Union vs Leipzig: Leipzig to win with a handicap (0)
Eintracht vs Augsburg
Frankfurt has not won in their last four matches, losing three of them. Augsburg, after the dismissal of Sandro Wagner, secured a victory under interim coach Manuel Bauer – notably against Bayer (2-0). However, the “Fuggers” have not won away in five consecutive rounds: one draw and four losses. The hosts may be affected not only by their losing streak but also by fatigue, as they played in the Champions League on Tuesday.
Match Prediction for Eintracht vs Augsburg: total over 2.5 goals
St. Pauli vs Heidenheim
The meeting of two of the main relegation contenders at the end of the first half of the season will take place at the “Millerntor”. In the last round, the “Pirates” earned their first point in 10 matches, drawing with Cologne (1-1). In the last five head-to-head meetings between the teams, there has never been an exchange of goals. If St. Pauli wins, they will equal the “Red-Blue-Whites” in points – both will have 11. Heidenheim comes into the game on a two-match winning streak and could leave the relegation zone with a third victory.
Match Prediction for St. Pauli vs Heidenheim: Heidenheim to score a goal
Hoffenheim vs Hamburg
An intriguing matchup at the “PreZero Arena”. Hoffenheim suffered their first defeat in seven rounds last weekend. Hamburg is preparing for the trip to Sinsheim in high spirits after a victory in the “Northern Derby” against Werder (3-2). Moreover, this is the second consecutive win for the “City Dwellers”. However, both were home victories, and the Bundesliga newcomers have yet to win away – they remain the only team in the league without an away win.
Match Prediction for Hoffenheim vs Hamburg: Hoffenheim's individual total over 1.5 goals
Bayer vs Cologne
Leverkusen approaches the game after an unexpected defeat in Augsburg (0-2), and on Wednesday, they played a home Champions League match against Newcastle (2-2). Will they have enough strength to oppose Cologne, who calmly prepared for the match at the “BayArena” all week and will try to end their four-match winless streak? This game is expected to be high-scoring.
Match Prediction for Bayer vs Cologne: total over 2.5 goals
Borussia Monchengladbach vs Wolfsburg
The Gladbach team redeemed themselves for their exit from the German Cup by defeating Mainz away (1:0) in the last round, thus extending their unbeaten streak in the Bundesliga to five matches. Wolfsburg also delivered a positive result: the "Wolves" secured their third victory in the current championship and their first home win in 15 rounds at the "Volkswagen Arena". Now, the club from Lower Saxony will attempt to break their winless streak on the road, although they typically score no more than one goal away from home.
Match Prediction for Borussia Monchengladbach vs Wolfsburg: Wolfsburg's individual total under 1.5 goals
Freiburg vs Borussia Dortmund
The "Brazilians from Breisgau" conceded a last-minute defeat to Heidenheim (1:2) and risk dropping closer to the bottom of the table after the round. Dortmund confidently handled Hoffenheim (2:0) and continues to hold a spot in the top three. Both teams played in European competitions, but Borussia had one more day for recovery. The history of their head-to-head encounters usually suggests a high number of goals.
Match Prediction for Freiburg vs Borussia Dortmund: total over 2.5 goals
Bayern Munich vs Mainz
The Munich team confidently leads the championship and approaches the game after four consecutive victories. Mainz has dismissed their head coach and has not won in six matches across all competitions. Both clubs also participated in European competitions, but Bayern had two more days for recovery, which, frankly, is unlikely to play a significant role against the current Mainz.
Match Prediction for Bayern Munich vs Mainz: Bayern to win with a handicap (-2.5)
Werder Bremen vs Stuttgart
Both teams approach the match after defeats, but Stuttgart managed to redeem themselves in front of their fans on Thursday in the Europa League match following a thrashing by Bayern (0:5). The Bremen team calmly trained and recovered after losing the "Northern Derby" in Hamburg (2:3). At home, the "Green-Whites" have not lost in four consecutive rounds, while the "Swabians" have not won away in their last three matches. The final match of the 14th round promises to be high-scoring, as confirmed by the history of their recent head-to-head encounters.
