Predictions for the 33rd round of the Bundesliga, May 8-10
This preview includes predictions for the matches of the 33rd round of the German Championship. All football predictions are available in the corresponding section, and the full list of Bundesliga predictions is on a separate page. As the season's climax approaches, the battle for European cup positions in the Bundesliga takes center stage, hence special attention is drawn to the Stuttgart - Bayer match at the "MHP Arena". In addition, Hoffenheim also continues to fight for a place in the top four, having as many points as Stuttgart and Bayer. Therefore, the meeting in Zinsheim against Werder also arouses great interest. In the lower part of the table, the intrigue is no less serious. Heidenheim will try to continue the fight for the 16th place in the match against Cologne. St. Pauli will visit Leipzig, and Wolfsburg will play against the reigning champion. More about all matches - in our preview and predictions.
Borussia Dortmund vs Eintracht
The penultimate round of the Bundesliga starts with a bright poster. On Friday at the "Signal Iduna Park", Borussia Dortmund will host Eintracht Frankfurt. The match is of great importance for both teams. Borussia has not yet guaranteed itself second place and has lost three of the last four matches. Eintracht, in case of defeat in Dortmund, risks seriously complicating its fight for the European cups. The Frankfurt team has only won one of the last 12 away matches. Borussia needs to take three points to maintain an advantage over Leipzig in the fight for the second line.
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Borussia Dortmund vs Eintracht
Prediction for the match Borussia Dortmund vs Eintracht
Bet: Borussia Dortmund to win
Augsburg vs Borussia Mönchengladbach
The match at the "WWK Arena" no longer has serious tournament significance. Perhaps Augsburg will try to take revenge for the crushing defeat in the first round with a score of 0:4. Both teams have already secured their place in the Bundesliga for the next season. They are currently separated by five points, and in case of a Borussia victory, they can still bypass Augsburg in the table, but this no longer has principal significance. The hosts have not lost five matches in a row, and the guests - three.
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Augsburg vs Borussia Mönchengladbach
Prediction for the match Augsburg vs Borussia Mönchengladbach
Bet: both teams to score (yes)
Hoffenheim vs Werder
Hoffenheim continues to fight for a place in the Champions League and must beat Werder in their last home match of the season, in order toto maintain their chances of making it into the top 4. Werder is currently in 15th place and is still at risk of falling into the relegation zone, so it is crucial for the Bremen team to secure at least one point to avoid worrying about the outcome of the season in the final round. However, achieving a draw in Sinsheim will not be easy. Hoffenheim has not lost in four consecutive matches, is in excellent form and consistently scores goals.
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Prediction for the match Hoffenheim – Werder
Bet: Hoffenheim to win with a handicap (-1)
Stuttgart vs Bayer
Undoubtedly, the central match of the 33rd round will take place at the "MHP Arena", where Stuttgart will host Bayer. The teams are neighboring in the league table and are fighting for a place in the Champions League zone. Currently, Bayer is in fourth place thanks to a better goal difference. In the last round, both clubs played bright matches against direct competitors. Stuttgart played a high-scoring draw with Hoffenheim, while Bayer thrashed Leipzig thanks to a hat-trick from Patrik Schick. There is a feeling that this match will also feature a large number of goals.
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Prediction for the match Stuttgart vs Bayer
Bet: total over 3.5 goals
RB Leipzig vs St. Pauli
Possibly, Leipzig is no longer aiming to catch up with Borussia Dortmund, however, Ole Werner's team is still targeting a place in the top three. After a series of five consecutive victories, the "Red Bulls" were thrashed by Bayer in Leverkusen and now intend to make amends to their fans at the "Red Bull Arena". A victory over St. Pauli guarantees Leipzig the bronze medals. The "Pirates", however, approach the match with a series of eight games without a win and risk relegation to the Second Bundesliga after this round. Alexander Blessin's team needs only a victory to keep real chances for the 16th place and participation in the play-off matches. However, achieving a positive result in Leipzig will be extremely difficult.
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Prediction for the match RB Leipzig vs St. Pauli
Bet: Leipzig to win with a handicap (-1.5)
Wolfsburg vs Bayern
Wolfsburg is having a very tough season. The change of two head coaches and a large number of injuries have led to the team now having to fight for survival. The visit of Bayern, which has already securedchampionship, but is surely disappointed after being knocked out of the Champions League. Vincent Kompany is likely to rotate the squad, but the depth and quality of Bayern's bench allow the team to maintain a high attacking potential even with changes in the starting lineup. Wolfsburg, on the other hand, needs nothing but a win to hold on to the 16th spot, which grants the right to play in the playoff matches. Everything will be decided in the final round, where the "wolves" will face St. Pauli, and the goal difference may play a key role. Considering Wolfsburg's defensive issues and Bayern's not-so-reliable performance at their own gates, we expect a high-scoring match at the "Volkswagen Arena".
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Match prediction Wolfsburg vs Bayern
Bet: Over 3.5 goals
Hamburg vs Freiburg
Thanks to a victory in the last round, Hamburg has secured its place in the Bundesliga for the next season. Now, Merlin Polzin's team can calmly finish the championship. Freiburg, after a draw with Wolfsburg, continues to hold the seventh place, which grants the right to play in the Conference League. Moreover, Julian Schuster's team has reached the Europa League final for the first time in the club's history, where they will play against Aston Villa on May 20. The "Brazilians from Breisgau" have expended a lot of energy throughout the season due to a tight schedule, while Hamburg had the opportunity to fully recover and prepare for each round. Therefore, there is reason to expect a goal exchange. Hamburg is unlikely to lose at home, and Freiburg can secure European cups this Sunday in case of their own victory and Eintracht's failure.
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Bet: Both teams to score (yes)
Cologne vs Heidenheim
Heidenheim also has chances for survival. In case of a victory at "RheinEnergie" and Wolfsburg's defeat to St. Pauli, Frank Schmidt's team will continue to fight for the 16th place. Cologne, although not winning for three rounds in a row, like Hamburg, has already secured its place in the Bundesliga for the next season. The "Goats" have conceded in 12 matches in a row, while Heidenheim has not lost two rounds in a row and recently scored three goals against Bayern at the "Allianz Arena". Therefore, it is logical to expect goals from both sides.
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Bet: Both teams to score (yes)
Mainz vs Union
The round will conclude with a match at the "MEWA Arena", where there is virtually no tournament intrigue left. Both Mainz and Union have secured their place in the Bundesliga regardless of the results of the remaining rounds. The teams played a high-scoring draw in the first round. In the last round, Mainz achieved its firstMainz has won four matches, while Union hasn't won in six consecutive rounds. The history of head-to-head meetings also suggests that the teams are capable of exchanging goals: both sides have scored in the last six matches between these opponents.
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Bet: Both to score (yes)
Round Summary
The 33rd round of the Bundesliga promises to be one of the most tense and emotional of the current season. Several teams continue to fight for places in the Champions League, with the central match of the weekend being the clash between Stuttgart and Bayer. No less fierce intrigue remains in the lower part of the table, where Wolfsburg, St. Pauli, and Heidenheim are trying to avoid direct relegation and keep their chances of survival through play-off matches. Leipzig will try to recover after a painful defeat from Bayer, while Bayern, after being knocked out of the Champions League, will undoubtedly want to end the season on their home ground as confidently as possible. Almost every match of the round has serious tournament motivation, so fans can expect a large number of tense and high-scoring encounters. You can follow the development of events and the current odds for all games at sports betting sites in germany.
