Predictions for the 34th round of the Bundesliga, May 17
Heidenheim vs Werder
Two teams in good form as the season draws to a close are set to face off. Heidenheim is on a three-match unbeaten streak, not conceding in any of them. The club is likely to fight for survival in the relegation playoffs. Meanwhile, Werder is unbeaten in seven matches: four wins followed by three draws. However, a draw in the upcoming match won't suit Ole Werner's team – in that case, there won't even be a mathematical chance for European competitions. We won't recommend a victory for the Bremen side, but we note that in eight of the last nine head-to-head meetings between the teams, at least three goals were scored.
Match Prediction for Heidenheim vs Werder: Total Over 2.5 Goals
Mainz vs Bayer
Xabi Alonso's last match at the “BayArena” was a sad one – the team lost to Borussia Dortmund (2:4). However, Leverkusen will not lose second place in any case. Mainz still has a chance to qualify for European competitions, so they need a win. It's unclear what mindset the team from Leverkusen will arrive with, but it's clear what motivation the “05ers” will have on the field. However, considering Bayer's attacking potential, it's unlikely that the visitors will leave the field without scoring a goal.
Match Prediction for Mainz vs Bayer: Both Teams to Score
Borussia Dortmund vs Holstein Kiel
It's so heartening to see this Borussia: six wins and one draw in the last seven championship matches. To qualify for the Champions League, they need to win the final round and hope for Freiburg to slip up. If the competitor doesn't drop points and the “Bumblebees” win, they will participate in the Europa League. The main thing is to win at “Signal Iduna Park” and bid farewell to the fans with dignity until next season. The opponent will be a team that is already guaranteed to leave the Bundesliga – Holstein Kiel.
Match Prediction for Borussia Dortmund vs Holstein Kiel: Home Win with Handicap (-2.5)
Borussia Mönchengladbach vs Wolfsburg
In the last match of the season, the tenth and twelfth teams of the Bundesliga will meet. Both are no longer contending for anything and are mentally preparing for vacation. The hosts haven't won in six matches, and the visitors in nine. In the first round, the “Wolves” thrashed Gladbach (5:1). Surely, on their home turf, Borussia will want to take revenge. We expect a spectacular match with plenty of goals, as is often the case in head-to-head meetings: in six of the last seven championship matches, the teams scored three or more goals.
Match Prediction for Borussia Mönchengladbach vs Wolfsburg: Total Over 3 Goals
Augsburg vs Union Berlin
Another match, where nothing is decided. Augsburg has suffered three consecutive defeats (with an aggregate score of 1:9), while Union was thrashed by Heidenheim in the last round (0:3), thus ending their eight-match unbeaten streak. Considering the results of the last four head-to-head games, we believe the trend of "low-scoring" matches will continue.
Match Prediction for Augsburg vs Union Berlin: Home team's individual total under 1.5 goals
St. Pauli vs Bochum
Unlike the visitors, the hosts will play in the Bundesliga next season. St. Pauli secured an important point in the last round by drawing with Eintracht (2:2), which allowed them to avoid the risk of relegation. Bochum, however, failed to maintain their place in the top division, sitting in last place. In the last eight matches, they have six losses and two draws, and in none of these games did Dieter Hecking's protégés score more than one goal. St. Pauli will surely want to take revenge for the first-round defeat and thus bid farewell to their fans in style until next season.
Match Prediction for St. Pauli vs Bochum: Home win
Leipzig vs Stuttgart
The "Red Bulls" risk completely failing the season by not qualifying for European competitions. The team has drawn two matches in a row, and even with a victory in the final round, without slip-ups from competitors, Leipzig can only hope for seventh place. The "Swabians," having no tournament objectives, continue their preparation for the German Cup final, so their visit to the "Red Bull Arena" can be seen as a final rehearsal before the main match of the year. Incidentally, the last head-to-head meeting between the teams took place not long ago, on April 2, in the German Cup semi-final. Stuttgart was stronger on their home ground (3:1). However, Leipzig has defeated the "Swabians" in all home matches without exception, so we believe in the "Bulls."
Match Prediction for Leipzig vs Stuttgart: Home win
Freiburg vs Eintracht
And here is the central match of the round according to our editorial team. The fourth and third teams of the championship will decide not only their fate but also the fate of Borussia Dortmund. The "Brazilians from Breisgau" are only two points behind the "Eagles" and one point ahead of the "Bees." The visitors only need to avoid defeat to secure their participation in the Champions League. Freiburg, however, cannot afford to drop points, otherwise Borussia could end up higher. Anyone can win such a match, but one thing is certain: these teams know how to play effectively—both throughout the season and in head-to-head encounters.
Match Prediction for Freiburg vs Eintracht: Total over 2.5 goals
Hoffenheim vs Bayern
The "Kings of Germany" will arrive in Sinsheim for honors. Hoffenheim secured their place in the Bundesliga in the last round by playing a high-scoring draw away against Wolfsburg (2:2). The "blue-whites" will finish the season with a home match against the champions – Bayern Munich. In the previous round, the visitors easily dealt with Borussia Mönchengladbach (2:0) and officially celebrated clinching the title. Interestingly, exactly a year ago, these teams also concluded the season with a head-to-head match in Sinsheim. Back then, Bayern was already two goals ahead by the sixth minute, but Hoffenheim managed not only to equalize but also to win (4:2). Who knows, maybe this time we'll witness a true football celebration in a carefree atmosphere?
