Bundesliga Matchday 3 betting picks & odds | September 12-14

Matchday 3 of the Bundesliga features nine matches as club soccer returns after the season’s first international break.

The week opens with top-four hopefuls Bayer Leverkusen and Eintracht Frankfurt meeting in a marquee clash on Friday night, while Bayern Munich and Köln will both look to keep unbeaten records intact in their respective fixtures on Saturday.

Keep reading for our free preview and betting tips for each game, with odds courtesy of the top sportsbooks in United States.

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Bayer Leverkusen vs Eintracht Frankfurt

Friday, September 12 – 8:30pm CEST – BayArena

In Kasper Hjulmand’s first game in charge of Bayer Leverkusen, the 12th-placed team hosts second-placed Eintracht Frankfurt. With a new manager and plenty at stake in this early-season clash, Leverkusen need a home win to snap their slump.

Freiburg vs VfB Stuttgart

Saturday, September 13 – 3:30pm CEST – Europa-Park Stadion

Freiburg have struggled to start the 2025/26 Bundesliga season and sits in last place heading into Matchday 3. Stuttgart push forward quickly, which creates chances but leaves space behind. Both teams can be shaky defensively, so expect goals at both ends.

Mainz vs RB Leipzig

Saturday, September 13 – 3:30pm CEST – MEWA ARENA

Mainz usually sit deep and keeps things tight, leading to just two goals conceded so far. Leipzig press high, move the ball quickly to the wings, and tend to finish strong, yet they’ve also scored only twice. If Leipzig score early, Mainz may struggle to keep up.

Wolfsburg vs FC Köln

Saturday, September 13 – 3:30pm CEST – Volkswagen Arena

Wolfsburg are solid at the Volkswagen Arena and dangerous from crosses and corners. Although Köln have started well, they haven’t faced an opponent as strong as this. The visitors will be hard to break down, but Wolfsburg should control the tempo and have enough to edge it.

Union Berlin vs TSG Hoffenheim

Saturday, September 13 – 3:30pm CEST – An der Alten Forsterei

Union Berlin are strong at home and keep a compact shape. Hoffenheim likes to attack but can be forced wide and run out of ideas. Expect a low-scoring match that could be decided by a set piece or a defensive lapse.

FC Heidenheim vs Borussia Dortmund

Saturday, September 13 – 3:30pm CEST – Voith-Arena

Heidenheim fight hard at home, but Borussia Dortmund’s speed on the break and attacking quality give them the edge. If Dortmund pile on the pressure and score early, the scoreline could get ugly for the home team.

Bayern Munich vs Hamburger SV

Saturday, September 13 – 6:30pm CEST – Allianz Arena

Bayern Munich are likely to dominate possession and produce a steady stream of shots. Hamburger SV will work hard but are vulnerable to width and quick passing. With Bayern already on nine goals this season, expect another big win for the Bundesliga title favorites.

St. Pauli vs Augsburg

Sunday, September 14 – 3:30pm CEST – Millerntor-Stadion

St. Pauli’s high energy at the Millerntor can rattle opponents, but Augsburg counter quickly and are dangerous on set pieces. Expect end-to-end spells with chances for both teams. The over on total goals is the smart play.

Borussia Mönchengladbach vs Werder Bremen

Sunday, September 14 – 5:30pm CEST – BORUSSIA-PARK

Borussia Monchengladbach’s young forwards create chances but leave space when the fullbacks push up. Werder Bremen are direct and can punish turnovers with quick counters. With both teams more comfortable attacking than sitting deep, expect goals at both ends and a high total.