Predictions for the 30th round of the Bundesliga, April 17-19
This preview compiles predictions for the matches of the 30th round of the German Championship. All football predictions are available in the relevant section, and the full list of Bundesliga predictions can be found on a separate page. The 30th round could be pivotal in the title race. If Borussia Dortmund loses to Hoffenheim in Sinsheim on Saturday, and Bayern Munich defeats Stuttgart on Sunday, the Munich team will secure the championship title early – the 35th in their history.
St. Pauli vs Köln
The 30th round of the Bundesliga will kick off with a match at the “Millerntor”. St. Pauli will try to recover from the thrashing by Bayern (0:5), especially since the team is playing their second consecutive home game. Köln could achieve their second consecutive victory – for the first time since September 2025. The hosts have not won in five matches, while the visitors are unbeaten in four rounds. If the “Billy Goats” win, they will virtually secure their place in the Bundesliga, increasing their lead to eight points. For the “Brown-and-Whites”, this is a chance to reduce the gap to two points and intensify the relegation battle.
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Prediction for St. Pauli vs Köln
Bet: both teams to score (yes)
Bayer vs Augsburg
Bayer secured an important victory in Dortmund (1:0) in the last round, confirming their serious intentions in the fight for a Champions League spot. Currently, the team is four points behind the top-4. Augsburg missed out on a win against Hoffenheim (2:2), despite leading by two goals by the 13th minute. The “Fuggers” have not won in five matches in a row, but they maintain a comfortable gap from the relegation zone. For Bayer, the result is crucial in this match – a victory. Especially since the team lost in the first round at the “WWK Arena” (0:2), and the factor of revenge will also play a role.
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Prediction for Bayer vs Augsburg
Bet: Bayer to win with a -1 handicap
Werder vs Hamburg
A crucial "Northern Derby" will take place at the bottom of the table. In the first round, Hamburg was stronger (3:2). Currently, Werder is in a difficult situation, having lost two matches in a row. The team is three points ahead of St. Pauli, while Hamburg has a six-point cushion. However, if the "dinosaurs" lose, they will be level on points with their opponent and will seriously complicate their task of staying in the elite. Hamburg approaches the match after a crushing defeat to Stuttgart (0:4) and has not won in four consecutive rounds.
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Prediction for Werder vs Hamburg
Bet: both teams to score (yes)
Union vs Wolfsburg
Union lost to Heidenheim (1:3) in the last round, after which the club's management dismissed Steffen Baumgart. Marie-Louise Eta, who previously worked as an assistant, will lead the team until the end of the season. She became the first female head coach in the top five European leagues. Wolfsburg continues to struggle: the team lost to Eintracht (1:2) and is in 17th place. They are four points behind the playoff zone and seven points from the safe 15th position. The "Wolves" have not won in 12 matches in a row and risk being relegated from the Bundesliga for the first time in their history.
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Prediction for Union vs Wolfsburg
Bet: both teams to score (yes)
Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund
One of the central matches of the round will take place at the "PreZero Arena". Hoffenheim has not won in four matches in a row and is gradually losing ground in the fight for the Champions League. Borussia suffered only their third defeat of the season in the last round. Nico Kovac's team is likely to retain second place, but if they fail in Sinsheim and Bayern wins on Sunday, the formal race for the "silver salad bowl" will end. Hoffenheim is in sixth place and continues to contend for a top-four finish. Meanwhile, the team has almost guaranteed itself participation in European competitions.
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Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund
Prediction for Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund
Bet: Borussia Dortmund not to lose
Eintracht vs RB Leipzig
More organized and capable of causing problems for any opponent, especially at the "Deutsche Bank Park." Leipzig approaches the match on a three-game winning streak and has solidified its position in the top-4. The team holds an advantage over Bayer and aims to return to the Champions League. Notably, Leipzig has never won in Frankfurt in their last ten visits – five draws and five losses.
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Bet: Eintracht will not lose
Freiburg vs Heidenheim
Freiburg consistently holds a mid-table position and will host Heidenheim in a home match. The visitors are in last place, but for the first time this season, they have not lost in three consecutive matches and maintain theoretical chances of survival. Nevertheless, Freiburg is traditionally strong at home and rarely drops points against opponents of this level. An additional motivation for the hosts will be the desire to take revenge for the first-round defeat (1:2).
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Bet: Freiburg to win
Bayern vs Stuttgart
Bayern continues to showcase powerful attacking play. After thrashing St. Pauli (5:0), the team also performed successfully in the Champions League, reaching the semifinals. The Munich team is on the brink of securing the championship and maintains chances for a treble. Stuttgart, on the other hand, is fighting for a top-4 finish and confidently defeated Hamburg (4:0) in the last round. Both teams play effectively, but Bayern is the clear favorite, especially on their home turf.
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Bet: Bayern to win with a handicap (-1)
Borussia Mönchengladbach vs Mainz
The round will conclude with a match in Mönchengladbach. For the hosts, this game is of principal importance: the team is close to the playoff zone, with only a five-point cushion. Mainz feels more at ease, sitting mid-table. An additional factor in favor of Gladbach is a full week of preparation, whereas their opponent played in European competitions and is on their second away trip in a short period. However, in 9 of the last 10 matches, the "zero-fivers" have not lost to the "foals".
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Borussia Mönchengladbach vs Mainz
Bet: Mainz will not lose
Summary of the Round
Undoubtedly, the main focus will be on the Saturday match in Sinsheim, the outcome of which will determine the formal continuation of the championship race. However, other matches of the round also look no less interesting, especially those involving teams from the lower half of the table. By reviewing our editorial team's predictions, you can take advantage of the offers from best betting sites for placing your bets.
