Predictions for the 31st round of the Bundesliga, April 24-26
This preview compiles predictions for the matches of the 31st round of the German championship. All football predictions are available in the corresponding section, and the full list of Bundesliga predictions — on a separate page. The champion was officially determined last weekend. Now all the interest is focused on the fight for the Champions League spots, as well as the battle for survival, where quite a few teams are under threat. Heidenheim will try to get back into the fight to stay in the elite, but for this, they will have to beat St. Pauli and hope for Wolfsburg's defeat in the home match against Borussia Mönchengladbach. We will tell you more in our preview and predictions.
RB Leipzig vs Union
The 31st round of the German championship kicks off with a match at the "Red Bull Arena", where Leipzig, having won four matches in a row, will host Union, which is led by Mari-Luise Eta until the end of the season. Her debut match against Wolfsburg (1:2) was unsuccessful. The Saxons are getting closer to returning to the Champions League with each round and can theoretically even compete with Borussia Dortmund for second place. Berliners, on the other hand, haven't won four rounds in a row, losing three of them, and after this round, they may get closer to the outsiders' zone, continuing the fight for survival in May. Ole Werner's team looks like a clear favorite and will also be motivated to take revenge for the defeat in the first round in Berlin.
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Prediction for the match RB Leipzig vs Union
Bet: Leipzig to win with a handicap (-1)
Mainz vs Bayern
The German champions come to the "MEWA Arena" after a victory over Bayer (2:0) in the semi-finals of the German Cup. Mainz has been knocked out of the Conference League and hasn't won three matches in a row, so the team looks like a clear outsider. Despite the fact that Vincent Kompany's charges have already solved their tasks in the championship, it is important for the Munich team to maintain their game tone, as next week they have a match against PSG in the semi-finals of the Champions League.
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Prediction for the match Mainz vs Bayern
Bet: Bayern to win
Augsburg vs Eintracht
An interesting match will take place at the "WWK Arena" between neighbors in the standings. The ninth AugsburgEighth-placed Eintracht is taking on, and at first glance, the teams have nothing to fight for. The Frankfurt team is ten points behind the European cup zone, but only one point behind seventh-placed Freiburg. The hosts are six points behind Eintracht but are ten points ahead of the relegation zone, so they can finally settle the issue of maintaining their place in the Bundesliga. The "Fuggers" play confidently at home, having lost only one of the last ten matches, while the "Eagles" have won only one of the last ten away games.
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Match prediction Augsburg vs Eintracht
Bet: total over 2.5 goals
Heidenheim vs St. Pauli
This is a key match for both clubs. For Heidenheim, it's possibly the last chance to keep their survival hopes alive. The team is in last place, but a win would reduce the gap to St. Pauli to four points. The visitors have a two-point advantage over the 17th place, so they need a win to maintain their distance from the direct relegation zone. The "Brown-Whites" still have a chance to move up - they are five points behind the group of teams ahead. However, St. Pauli has not won in six rounds in a row, while Heidenheim has not lost at home in two consecutive matches. Moreover, Frank Schmidt's team will be motivated to take revenge for the defeat in the first round at the "Voith-Arena".
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Match prediction Heidenheim vs St. Pauli
Bet: both teams to score (yes)
Cologne vs Bayer
Cologne has not lost in five rounds in a row, with the last four matches being under the management of Rene Wagner. This is the longest unbeaten streak of the season. The club is in 12th place and feels relatively comfortable: the gap from the direct relegation zone is seven points, but from the playoff zone - only five. At the "RheinEnergieStadion", Cologne will try to earn points in the game against Bayer, who recently defeated Borussia Dortmund (1:0), but unexpectedly lost to Augsburg (1:2) in the last round and dropped to sixth place. Kasper Hjulmand's team still has a good chance of making it to the Champions League, but they need to take three points in the upcoming match.
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Match prediction Cologne vs Bayer
Bet: both teams to score (yes)
Wolfsburg vs Borussia Mönchengladbach
An important match will take place at the "Volkswagen Arena", where Wolfsburg will attempt to secure their second consecutive victory and continue their fight for survival. The "Wolves" are in second to last place, trailing by two points from the playoff zone and five points from the safe zone. In the remaining rounds, they need to play for victory only, but the team has lost five home games in a row. Borussia Mönchengladbach has not won away in nine matches. The team is in 13th place and leads Wolfsburg by seven points, so the "Foals" cannot afford to relax.
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Wolfsburg vs Borussia Mönchengladbach
Bet: Total over 2.5 goals
Hamburg vs Hoffenheim
Two teams experiencing a slump will meet at the "Volksparkstadion". Hamburg has not won in five rounds and continues to fight for survival, being in 14th place. Hoffenheim, despite a winless streak, defeated Borussia Dortmund (2:1) in the last round and kept their chances of fighting for a place in the top-4. In the first round, Christian Ilzer's team confidently beat the "dinosaurs", but considering the current form, the guests cannot be called a clear favorite. Hamburg rarely loses at home, but also rarely wins - the current streak is four matches without a win.
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Bet: Both teams to score (yes)
Stuttgart vs Werder
Stuttgart did not perform well at the "Allianz Arena" in the last round, but then defeated Freiburg in the semi-finals of the German Cup and reached the final, where they will meet Bayern again. Werder secured an important victory in the northern derby and maintains a safe distance from the relegation zone, but is still close to the playoff zone. Bremen needs points, but Stuttgart continues to fight for a place in the Champions League. Considering the strong performance of the hosts at the "MHP Arena" and the weak results of the guests on the road, the favorite is obvious.
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Bet: Stuttgart to win
Borussia Dortmund vs Freiburg
The 31st round will conclude with a match in Dortmund, where Borussia will attempt to make up for their last two defeats. Freiburg approached the game on a streak of four consecutive victories, but lost to Stuttgart in the semi-finals of the German Cup and failed to reach the final. The hosts are considered favorites, as they had more time to prepare, while Freiburg played a tough match with extra time. The history of head-to-head meetings is productive, so we expect a game with many goals at the "Signal Iduna Park".
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Bet: total over 2.5 goals
Round Summary
Undoubtedly, the main focus is on the match in Heidenheim, the outcome of which largely determines the fate of Frank Schmidt's team in the fight for survival. However, other round matches are no less interesting, especially those involving teams from the top of the table. By studying the editorial forecasts, you will be able to make informed germany sports betting sites.
