Predictions for the 7th round of the Bundesliga, October 17-19
Union vs Borussia Mönchengladbach
The international break is over, and the 7th round of the Bundesliga kicks off with a Friday match in the capital, where Union will aim for their third win of the season against Borussia Mönchengladbach, who remain the only team without a victory in the league. Union's performance has been inconsistent, and even their home ground, "An der Alten Försterei," is not a reliable fortress for the Berliners, so we are not confident in the home team's success. We are leaning towards a low-scoring game.
Match Prediction for Union vs Borussia Mönchengladbach: total under 3 goals
Mainz vs Bayer
The "Nullfünfer" do not resemble their last season's form and have already suffered 4 defeats in 6 rounds. Bayer, on the other hand, after a setback in the first round, have not lost in 7 consecutive matches across all competitions. Kasper Hjulmand is starting to build his game, and currently, the "pharmacists" are on a two-match winning streak in the Bundesliga. Additionally, Bayer have not lost to Mainz in four consecutive matches. In this encounter, we are more confident in the game's high-scoring nature than in the visitors' success.
Match Prediction for Mainz vs Bayer: total over 2.5 goals
Heidenheim vs Werder
The hosts have suffered 5 defeats in 6 rounds and occupy the last place. Werder, since the appointment of new coach Horst Steffen before the season, also shows inconsistent play, but managed to defeat St. Pauli at home in the last round (1:0). Both clubs struggle to score: Heidenheim not only lost more than anyone in the Bundesliga but also scored the fewest goals – only 4. Werder, on the other hand, scored only once in the last three games – in the previous round. However, despite this, we trust the statistics and the average total of their previous 10 head-to-head matches – 3.8.
Match Prediction for Heidenheim vs Werder: total over 2.5 goals
Cologne vs Augsburg
In the last round, the "Billy Goats" secured their third win of the season and are now closing in on the top-6. Augsburg also managed to break their losing streak by defeating Wolfsburg (3:1). Cologne have not lost to the "Fuggers" in five consecutive matches, and we doubt this streak will end at the "RheinEnergieStadion." Moreover, Cologne scores in every match, while Augsburg, on the contrary, concedes in all.
Match Prediction for Cologne vs Augsburg: Cologne win with a handicap (0)
Leipzig vs Hamburg
Ole Werner's team continues to be in the top-3. After a defeat in the first round at the "Allianz Arena," Leipzig won 4 matches in a row, but in the last round, they returned from "Signal Iduna Park" with their first draw of the season against Borussia Dortmund (1:1) – their direct competitor. Hamburg also deserves praise – the season's newcomers have not lost in 3 matches in a row (2 wins and a draw). However, in this game, the favorite is clear.
Match Prediction for Leipzig vs Hamburg: Leipzig to win with a handicap (-1)
Wolfsburg vs Stuttgart
An intriguing clash awaits us at the “Volkswagen Arena.” Despite the fact that the “Wolves” have lost three matches in a row, while the “Swabians” have won the same number, the bookmakers' odds are almost even. This might be because there is no clear advantage for either side in their recent head-to-head encounters: sometimes one wins, sometimes the other, and sometimes it’s a draw – and so it goes round and round. This time, we are not confident in the home team's victory also because they have not won at home this season. In fact, after their success in the first round, Wolfsburg has gone five matches without a win.
Match Prediction for Wolfsburg vs Stuttgart: Stuttgart will not lose
Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund
The main match of the round will close the Saturday evening in the Bundesliga: at the “Allianz Arena,” Bayern will aim for their 11th consecutive victory across all competitions from the start of the season against Borussia Dortmund, who have also had a commendable start – no losses in 9 matches, although 3 draws. Bookmakers are unwavering in their assessments and have no doubt about the home team's victory, although last season both encounters ended in draws (2:2, 1:1). In three home matches of the current Bundesliga, Vincent Kompany's players have not conceded a single goal, while scoring 15 goals.
Match Prediction for Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund: Bayern's individual total over 2.5 goals
Freiburg vs Eintracht
Julian Schuster's team is unbeaten in 6 consecutive matches across all competitions and is considered a slight favorite against Eintracht, who have suffered 3 defeats in their last 4 matches. Despite Freiburg's last three games ending in draws and being “low-scoring,” we doubt this match at the “Europa-Park Stadion” will be the same. After all, in all 9 of Eintracht's matches this season, at least three goals have been scored – as well as in their last three head-to-head encounters consecutively.
Match Prediction for Freiburg vs Eintracht: total over 2.5 goals
St. Pauli vs Hoffenheim
After the best start in their Bundesliga history over the first three rounds (7 points), St. Pauli tarnished this achievement with three consecutive defeats, confirming their status as a team likely to fight for survival rather than a mid-table position. Hoffenheim also hasn't won in three matches in a row, but at least they are picking up points. The visitors have only two victories, both away. Last season, the “Brown” team defeated the “Blue-Whites” twice (2:0, 1:0).
