Predictions for the 34th round of the Bundesliga, May 16
This preview contains predictions for the matches of the 34th 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. Three teams participating in the next season's Champions League have already been determined, however, the battle for the fourth spot continues between Stuttgart, Hoffenheim, and Bayer. All three clubs must aim for victory and hope for their rivals' slip-ups. In addition, the battle for a place in the Conference League continues, with Freiburg, Eintracht, and Augsburg also vying for it. But the main intrigue unfolds at the bottom of the league table, where three teams have the same number of points. Moreover, Wolfsburg and St. Pauli will play against each other and, in addition to their own victory, will hope for Heidenheim's loss of points. More about all the matches in our preview and predictions.
Werder vs Borussia Dortmund
Werder, despite not winning any of the previous three matches, thanks to the slip-ups of their competitors, has retained its place in the elite for the next season and will try to end the championship beautifully at the "Weserstadion" in a match against Borussia Dortmund. The visitors, in turn, won in the previous round and secured second place. Thus, the teams no longer have tournament motivation, which means we can expect an open game. Let's add that in the Bundesliga at the "Weserstadion", Bremen has not been able to beat Dortmund in nine consecutive matches (3 draws and 6 losses).
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Prediction for the match Werder vs Borussia Dortmund
Bet: Borussia Dortmund's individual total over 1.5 goals
Union vs Augsburg
In the capital, in the game between Union and Augsburg, the tournament motivation is on the visitors' side. The "Fuggers" in case of their victory and loss of points by Freiburg and Eintracht will take the seventh place and will be able to play in the Conference League next year. For the hosts, this game carries no tournament motivation. At the "An der Alten Försterei", Union will try to end the season with a victory in front of their fans. Mari-Luise Eta has coped with the task of acting head coach and kept the team in the championship. Based on the history of previous head-to-head meetings, we do not expect this game to be super productive.
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Prediction for the match Union vs Augsburg
Bet: total under 3.5 goals
Freiburg vs RB Leipzig
Julian Schuster's team can'tcannot afford to relax, as it hasn't won in the last three rounds and risks being left without European cups next season. Leipzig, on the other hand, can already be congratulated: Ole Werner has accomplished his task and brought the club back to the Champions League. It is now impossible to dislodge the Saxons from third place. However, this does not mean that the "Red Bulls" will arrive without motivation, considering that they have not lost to the "Brazilians from Breisgau" in 12 consecutive Bundesliga matches (8 wins and 4 draws). But Freiburg is traditionally strong at home and will strive to at least secure a place in the Conference League.
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Prediction for the match Freiburg vs RB Leipzig
Bet: Freiburg will not lose
Eintracht vs Stuttgart
Alberto Riera's charges have not been able to win for four rounds in a row, but they still have chances to qualify for the Conference League. To do this, they need to beat Stuttgart at home and hope for a slip-up from Freiburg. Eintracht has again started to concede too many goals: in the last seven matches, the "Eagles" have conceded 14 goals. Stuttgart is also not known for its defensive reliability - in the last five matches, the "Swabians" have conceded 10 goals. Meanwhile, the team continues to fight for a place in the Champions League. We expect to see a high-scoring encounter, as is often the case between these rivals.
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Prediction for the match Eintracht vs Stuttgart
Bet: total over 3.5 goals
Borussia Mönchengladbach vs Hoffenheim
Hoffenheim comes to Mönchengladbach solely for the victory. The team from Sinsheim needs three points, as well as Stuttgart dropping points in Frankfurt. Only under such circumstances can Christian Ilzer's charges break into the Champions League. In case of defeat, the visitors risk dropping even to the sixth place, although participation in the Europa League is almost guaranteed. Borussia, on the other hand, will try to take revenge for the rout in the first round and say goodbye to the fans at "Borussia-Park" in a worthy manner. Eugen Polanski has done serious work, pulling the "foals" from the bottom of the table, but the hosts may lack motivation and class.
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Borussia Mönchengladbach vs Hoffenheim
Prediction for the match Borussia Mönchengladbach vs Hoffenheim
Bet: Hoffenheim to win
Bayern vs Cologne
For Bayern, this is the last home match of the season at the "Allianz"Arena". Undoubtedly, the Munich team will strive to end the championship brightly and put the season's newcomer, who has already secured a place in the Bundesliga for the next year, to a serious test. The teams have met twice this season, and both times Bayern scored at least three goals. In the last two matches, Munich only scored one goal each, which is a rarity for them. In this match, we expect high-scoring football - primarily from the champions.
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Prediction for the match Bayern Munich vs Cologne
Bet: Bayern Munich to win with a handicap (-2)
Heidenheim vs Mainz
One of the main matches of the round will take place at the "Voith-Arena", where Heidenheim will try to secure their third consecutive home victory. Frank Schmidt's team has not lost 6 out of their last 7 matches and keeps their chances for the 16th place, which will allow them to fight for survival through the play-off matches. However, one victory is not enough for the hosts - it is important that Wolfsburg and St. Pauli draw their match. In case one of the competitors wins, the goal difference may decide everything, so Heidenheim should aim to win as big as possible. Mainz is in tenth place and has lost two of their last three matches, conceding nine goals during this period. Heidenheim has never beaten Mainz at home, and now the team has a great chance to do it for the first time. However, considering the recent head-to-head confrontations and the latest away games of "zero-fives", we do not expect many goals.
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Prediction for the match Heidenheim vs Mainz
Bet: total under 3.5 goals
Bayer Leverkusen vs Hamburg
Despite the defeat in Stuttgart, Bayer Leverkusen still has a chance for the fourth place. Leverkusen needs to beat Hamburg and hope for Stuttgart and Hoffenheim's slip-ups. In this case, the goal difference might decide everything, so Bayer should aim to win big. Hamburg, in their first season after returning to the Bundesliga, showed quality football and has already guaranteed themselves a place in the elite next season. Merlin Polzin's charges approach the game with a series of two consecutive victories and, even without tournament motivation, will surely play boldly. Hamburg often participates in high-scoring matches and rarely leaves the field without a goal, while Bayer has conceded in their last five matches in a row.
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Prediction for the match Bayer Leverkusen vs Hamburg
Bet: Both to score (yes)
St. Pauli vs Wolfsburg
One of the most important matches of the round will take place at "Millerntor", where two contenders for survival will meet. Both Wolfsburg and St. Pauli need only a victory, however, at the same time, the teams will be keeping an eye on the Heidenheim vs Mainz match. The goal difference may also play a key role, so no one will be playing it safe. Considering the defensive problems of both teams and the immense pressure of the result, we can expect an emotional and high-scoring football match.
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Prediction for the St. Pauli vs Wolfsburg match
Bet: both to score (yes)
Round Summary
The final round of the Bundesliga is marked by a highly competitive tournament and conflicting motivations among the teams. At the top of the table, the focus is on the battle for fourth place. Meanwhile, tension remains at the bottom, with three teams battling for a playoff spot. Seven of the nine matches on the round could change the standings at the end of the season. However, despite the importance of these matches, the Bundesliga has always been known for its open and high-scoring football.
