Predictions for the 19th round of the Bundesliga, January 23-25
St. Pauli vs Hamburg
The 19th round kicks off with the Friday Hamburg derby. In the first round, the "pirates" won with a score of 2:0, and in this match, we expect both teams to find the net. Since the end of August – from the moment Hamburg lost to St. Pauli – Merlin Polzin's team has significantly improved in the Bundesliga and is now positioned above their principal rival. Moreover, both clubs have scored and conceded in 6 of their last 7 matches.
Match Prediction for St. Pauli vs Hamburg: Both Teams to Score (Yes)
Mainz vs Wolfsburg
Both teams are performing below expectations, which led to a change of head coaches during the season. Mainz is desperately fighting to retain their place in the elite, so only a victory will satisfy the hosts. Wolfsburg is more comfortable in the standings, but lacks stability on the field: in the last 10 matches, the "wolves" have both scored and conceded.
Match Prediction for Mainz vs Wolfsburg: Both Teams to Score (Yes)
Eintracht vs Hoffenheim
The most recent managerial departure in the Bundesliga occurred last Sunday: the Frankfurt team parted ways with Dino Toppmöller. The "eagles" have won only one of their last seven league matches and were prematurely knocked out of the Champions League. Hoffenheim continues to pleasantly surprise and after a victory over Bayer, they have risen into the top three. As is often the case in head-to-head meetings between these teams, we expect a high-scoring game.
Match Prediction for Eintracht vs Hoffenheim: Total Over 2.5 Goals
Bayer vs Werder
The Leverkusen team has had a very unfortunate start to 2026, suffering three consecutive defeats. Meanwhile, Werder has been unable to win for seven rounds in a row. Furthermore, the Bremen team shows weak results away from home – seven away matches without a win. Despite the series of setbacks, the hosts approach the game as favorites, but we do not expect a large number of goals from them.
Match Prediction for Bayer vs Werder: Bayer's Individual Total Under 2.5 Goals
Bayern vs Augsburg
The Munich machine continues to crush opponents in the Bundesliga and set new records. This time, Augsburg, which hasn't won in five consecutive rounds and has one draw and six losses in their last seven away matches, is under threat. There is virtually no doubt about Vincent Kompany's team's victory – the only question is how many they will score. In our opinion, quite a few.
Match Prediction for Bayern vs Augsburg: Bayern to Win with a Handicap (-2.5)
Heidenheim vs Leipzig
The "red-blue-whites" desperately need three points to at least retain 16th place and avoid dropping into the relegation zone.direct relegation. Unlike them, the "Red Bulls" are aiming for a return to the top-4. Frank Schmidt's team hasn't won in five consecutive rounds, while Ole Werner's squad has lost three of their last four matches.
Match Prediction for Heidenheim vs Leipzig: Leipzig's individual total under 2.5 goals
Union vs Borussia Dortmund
The Berliners are unbeaten in five consecutive rounds and have firmly secured the ninth position. Borussia, on the other hand, continues their streak of 11 unbeaten matches in the Bundesliga but arrives in the capital following a setback in the Champions League in London. Nico Kovac's team faces a tough schedule, while Baumgart's squad is fully focused on the championship.
Match Prediction for Union vs Borussia Dortmund: both teams to score (yes)
Borussia Mönchengladbach vs Stuttgart
The first Sunday match will take place in Gladbach, where Stuttgart arrives with a five-match unbeaten streak in the Bundesliga. However, on Thursday, the "Swabians" were defeated by Roma in the Europa League. The hosts have been preparing calmly all week and will try to return to winning ways to increase their gap from the relegation zone. In this encounter, we expect a high number of goals, which often happens in matches between these opponents.
Match Prediction for Borussia Mönchengladbach vs Stuttgart: total over 2.5 goals
Freiburg vs Cologne
The mid-table teams will close the 19th round at the "Europa-Park Stadion." After a victory in the Europa League, Freiburg extended their home unbeaten streak to 12 matches. Julian Schuster's team will try to take revenge on Cologne for the thrashing in the first round. Lukas Kwasniok's team arrives in good spirits: last Saturday, the "Billy Goats" secured their first win in nine rounds and generally rarely leave opponents without conceding a goal.
