The German title race and the relegation scrap both hit a fever pitch this Saturday. While Bayern Munich looks to tighten their grip on the trophy, several “six-pointers” at the bottom of the table could decide who stays in the top flight.
Here is the lowdown on the big games kicking off tomorrow.
Bayer Leverkusen vs. Bayern Munich (3:30 PM)
The match of the weekend. Xabi Alonso’s Leverkusen are currently sitting in 6th and desperately need points to secure a European spot. However, they are running into a Bayern Munich machine that has won 21 out of 25 games and scored a staggering 92 goals. With Harry Kane already on 30 league goals, Leverkusen’s defense (missing some key men) will be under siege.
• Prediction: Bayern Munich 3-1 Bayer Leverkusen
Borussia Dortmund vs. FC Augsburg (3:30 PM)
Dortmund are currently 2nd and practically invincible at the Signal Iduna Park, having scored at least two goals in each of their last 11 home games. Augsburg are comfortably in mid-table (9th), meaning they can play without fear, but the yellow wall is usually too much for them. Expect Serhou Guirassy to find the net.
• Prediction: Borussia Dortmund 3-0 FC Augsburg
Eintracht Frankfurt vs. FC Heidenheim (3:30 PM)
Frankfurt are chasing 6th place but have been plagued by consistency issues. They face a Heidenheim side rooted to the bottom of the table with only 14 points. Heidenheim are fighting for their lives, but their leaky defense (57 goals conceded) makes them the perfect opponent for Frankfurt to find their scoring boots.
• Prediction: Eintracht Frankfurt 2-0 FC Heidenheim
TSG Hoffenheim vs. VfL Wolfsburg (3:30 PM)
A massive contrast in form. Hoffenheim are flying high in 3rd place and looking for Champions League football. Meanwhile, Wolfsburg have slumped to 17th. Hoffenheim games are almost always high-scoring “basketball matches” on grass, so expect plenty of action at both ends.
• Prediction: Hoffenheim 4-2 Wolfsburg
Hamburger SV vs. FC Köln (6:30 PM)
The late kickoff is a classic “six-pointer.” Hamburg (10th) are currently five points clear of the drop, but Köln (14th) are desperate to stop a slide that has seen them go five games without a win. The Volksparkstadion will be rocking, and this one smells like a tense, low-scoring draw.
• Prediction: Hamburger SV 1-1 FC Köln
