Predictions for the German Bundesliga: 33rd Round, May 9-11
Wolfsburg – Hoffenheim
The Wolfsburg management has dismissed head coach Ralph Hasenhüttl two rounds before the end of the season following a crushing defeat by Borussia Dortmund (0:4). The team has not won in eight consecutive matches and is currently in 12th place in the standings. Hoffenheim continues to show productive football: in the last round, they played a thrilling draw with Borussia Mönchengladbach (4:4). The visitors are in 15th place and have not yet secured their Bundesliga status, which gives them a clearer motivation. We suggest considering a bet on Hoffenheim's individual total over 1.5 goals. The "Wolves" are in a deep playing crisis, while the "Villagers" have scored at least two goals in each of their last four matches.
Match Prediction for Wolfsburg – Hoffenheim: Hoffenheim's individual total over 1.5 goals
Bochum – Mainz
Clouds are gathering over Bochum with each round: in the last match, the team played a goalless draw with a direct competitor for the 16th place – Heidenheim, and now the hosts have no choice but to win. Their opponent is Mainz, who have lost their spot in the European competition zone but are striving to return. The "05ers" drew with Eintracht in the last round (1:1), and to keep their chances of finishing in the top-6 alive, they need to win the remaining two matches. Bochum has not won in six consecutive rounds, and Mainz in seven. Despite the importance of the upcoming match, the hosts are experiencing significant problems in attack: in the last seven matches, they have not scored more than one goal.
Match Prediction for Bochum – Mainz: Bochum's individual total under 1.5 goals
Werder – Leipzig
A battle for the top-6 at the "Weser Stadium": can Werder displace Leipzig from the sixth spot? Both teams played high-scoring matches in the last round: Werder away against Union (2:2), and Leipzig at home against Bayern (3:3). Considering the attacking potential of the opponents, defensive issues, and the result of the first-round match, where many goals were also scored (Leipzig won 4:2), another goal fest can be expected.
Match Prediction for Werder – Leipzig: total over 2.5 goals
Union Berlin – Heidenheim
Union is finishing the championship in the middle of the table – the "Iron Ones" are in 13th place. Meanwhile, Heidenheim still has mathematical chances for salvation. To achieve this, they need to win both remaining matches and hope for defeats by Hoffenheim or St. Pauli. But regardless of how the competitors perform, the main thing is to secure their own points. Despite the lack of tournament motivation, the hosts are unlikely to want to end their impressive eight-match unbeaten streak. Union demonstrates good scoring ability: in the last eight matches, he only left the field without a goal once, scoring a total of 13 times. Heidenheim is also capable of playing effectively in attack away from home, having scored in five of their last six away matches.
Prediction for the Union Berlin vs Heidenheim match: both teams to score (yes)
Holstein Kiel – Freiburg
Holstein's opponent, fighting for survival, will be Freiburg, who in the last round took points from Bayer (2:2). The "Brazilians of Breisgau" continue to contend for the Champions League, currently in fourth place, and clearly do not intend to lose their position. Both clubs are unbeaten in recent rounds, consistently scoring but also making quite a few defensive errors. Therefore, we expect a high-scoring game. Especially since in the first round, the teams delivered five goals to the fans: Freiburg won 3:2 back then.
Prediction for the Holstein Kiel vs Freiburg match: total over 2.5 goals
Bayern Munich – Borussia Monchengladbach
In the last round, the Munich team secured the German championship title early—not due to their victory, but because of Bayer's dropped points. Bayern finished their match in Leipzig with a high-scoring draw (3:3). Meanwhile, Borussia Monchengladbach put on a real goal-scoring spectacle, drawing with Hoffenheim (4:4). The Gladbach team is in ninth place and theoretically can still fight for a European competition spot, but the chances are very slim. At the Allianz Arena, Bayern will be celebrating the championship with their fans, and of course, they do not intend to lose on such a day. Harry Kane has a special reason to celebrate—he won a trophy for the first time in his career and is returning to the lineup after a suspension. Borussia is not in the best form, having not won in five matches, and is unlikely to spoil the celebration for the Munich team.
Prediction for the Bayern Munich vs Borussia Monchengladbach match: Bayern to win with a handicap (-2)
Bayer Leverkusen - Borussia Dortmund
Leverkusen has lost its chances for the championship. This raises the question: in what lineup and with what attitude will the team take the field? This might be the last home match under Xabi Alonso's management, and they would like to bid farewell to the fans in style. Dortmund's Borussia, which has gained excellent momentum in the second half of the season and continues to fight for a Champions League spot, currently sits in fifth place and can climb higher. Both opponents are known for their attacking capabilities and quality forwards, and they are in good form: both are unbeaten in five matches. All of this provides grounds to expect a spectacular game. Let's recall that in the first round, Bayer achieved a high-scoring victory in Dortmund (3:2).
Match Prediction for Bayer vs Borussia Dortmund: Total Over 3 Goals
Eintracht vs St. Pauli
To secure a spot in next season's Champions League, Eintracht must win this match. This would allow the players and fans to avoid unnecessary tension in the final round. On the other hand, St. Pauli fans might have to worry until the very end of the championship. Their team is in 14th place, and with two losses, they risk falling into the relegation zone. Therefore, both sides desperately need three points. However, the advantage is with the hosts: both the home advantage of the "Deutsche Bank Park" and the squad level favor the Frankfurt side. This is also evidenced by the result of the first round, when the "Eagles" narrowly defeated the "Pirates" away – 1:0.
Match Prediction for Eintracht vs St. Pauli: Home Win
Stuttgart vs Augsburg
In the concluding match of the 33rd round of the Bundesliga, Stuttgart and Augsburg, who occupy the 10th and 11th places respectively, will meet at the "MHP" arena. Speaking of the teams' forms, Stuttgart has won only one of their last six home matches, suffering five defeats. Meanwhile, Augsburg has won three times and drawn twice in their last six away games. As for their head-to-head meetings, the last three matches have been low-scoring (one goal in each). Given the current attacking issues for both teams, we also expect a low number of goals.
