Predictions for the 21st round of the Bundesliga, February 6-8
Union vs Eintracht
The 21st round of the Bundesliga kicks off with an intriguing Friday clash in Berlin. Union has not won in five consecutive rounds and has conceded in each of them. Eintracht, on the other hand, has not tasted victory in eight matches and approaches this game on a four-match losing streak. The Frankfurt club's management has signed a contract with new coach Albert Riera. Initially, the team's goal was to qualify for the Champions League zone again by the end of the season. It’s interesting to see what objectives they have now, considering the serious problems, including personnel losses and the fact that the "Eagles" have conceded in six consecutive Bundesliga matches.
Match Prediction for Union vs Eintracht: both teams to score (Yes)
Mainz vs Augsburg
An intriguing clash from the lower half of the table. Both clubs changed coaches during the season, after which they started showing progress. After Urs Fischer's appointment, Mainz has lost only one match out of nine in all competitions. Manuel Baum took charge of the "Fuggers" on December 6, and in eight Bundesliga rounds, the team also has only one defeat. The opponents seem evenly matched at this stage of the season, so we expect both teams to score – this outcome has occurred in the last five matches of the "05ers".
Match Prediction for Mainz vs Augsburg: both teams to score (Yes)
Freiburg vs Werder
Julian Schuster's team returns to their home "Europa-Park Stadion" after two away defeats. Werder, on the other hand, is experiencing its worst series in the championship and has not won in ten rounds. This forced the management to dismiss Horst Steffen and appoint a new coach, whom we will discuss in more detail in a separate prediction. Freiburg is traditionally strong at home and has not lost here in 13 matches, so given the current state of the visitors, we expect a home victory.
Match Prediction for Freiburg vs Werder: Freiburg to win
Heidenheim vs Hamburg
Another clash of the underdogs. Frank Schmidt's team has collected only two points in the last seven rounds and is at the bottom of the table. The home match against Hamburg is one of the rare opportunities to grab three points in the fight to stay in the Bundesliga. This season, the opponents have already met twice (in the first round and in the DFB-Pokal Round of 16), and both times Hamburg emerged victorious. Merlin Polzin's team "shows its teeth" at home, while they have not won a single away match – the only such club in the championship.
Match Prediction for Heidenheim vs Hamburg: Hamburg's individual total under 1.5 goals
St. Pauli vs Stuttgart
Both clubs participated in the DFB-Pokal quarterfinals earlier this week. The "Pirates" were eliminated on Tuesday after a crushing defeat in theLeverkusen (0:3), while the "Swabians" confidently defeated Holstein Kiel (3:0) from the Second Bundesliga on Wednesday. Stuttgart will arrive in Hamburg with a streak of four wins across all competitions. In the championship, Sebastian Hoeneß's team has not lost for seven rounds. The hosts, under Alexander Blessin, have not known victory for seven matches. The visitors appear to be the favorites, but St. Pauli has not lost at the "Millerntor" for three consecutive matches. Additionally, Stuttgart has a very tight schedule, which could affect the outcome of the match.
Match Prediction for St. Pauli vs Stuttgart: Total Under 3 Goals
Wolfsburg vs Borussia Dortmund
A large number of injuries continue to haunt the "Wolves," who have been unable to win for three consecutive matches. Dortmund, on the other hand, is on a 13-match unbeaten streak in the Bundesliga and has reduced the gap to Bayern by six points, so the chase continues, and the intrigue remains. Wolfsburg has conceded in 13 consecutive matches, so it's logical to expect a productive game from Nico Kovac's attacking line.
Match Prediction for Wolfsburg vs Borussia Dortmund: Borussia Dortmund's Individual Total Over 1.5 Goals
Borussia Mönchengladbach vs Bayer
Gladbach has not won for four rounds and risks approaching the relegation zone by the weekend's end. Bayer, on the contrary, is on a roll with a four-match winning streak. Leverkusen has advanced to the Champions League playoffs, continues to fight for the top 4 in the championship, and on Tuesday reached the German Cup semifinals – Kasper Hjulmand's team is currently in a noticeably better state both in terms of gameplay and morale. We expect a high-scoring game at "Borussia-Park" on Saturday evening, at least from the visitors.
Match Prediction for Borussia Mönchengladbach vs Bayer: Bayer's Individual Total Over 1.5 Goals
Cologne vs Leipzig
The first Sunday slot might delight with vibrant attacking football. At "RheinEnergie," Cologne has won the last two home matches, while Leipzig has noticeably faltered – failing to win three of the last four matches and dropping out of the Champions League zone. The hosts will try to take revenge for the first-round defeat, but both clubs have defensive issues, so we expect goals on both sides.
Match Prediction for Cologne vs Leipzig: Both Teams to Score (Yes)
Bayern vs Hoffenheim
The cherry on top will be the central match of the round at the "Allianz Arena." For the first time this season, Bayern failed to win two consecutive matches, allowing Borussia to close the gap. Hoffenheim is having a stronga streak and has not lost for seven rounds, six of which ended in victories. Typically, encounters between these opponents are high-scoring, and there are doubts that the upcoming game will be an exception.
