The Bundesliga continues this week with the final set of German top-flight soccer matches before the winter break. See our best bets for Matchday 16 here.
Bundesliga Matchday 16 betting preview, top picks & predictions
The Bundesliga continues this week with the final set of German top-flight soccer matches before the winter break. Here is our preview for Matchday 16, with free betting picks and top odds for each game.
Werder Bremen vs RB Leipzig
Tuesday, December 19 – 6:30pm CET – Weserstadion
Following their run of three straight wins, RB Leipzig have flown up the Bundesliga table to sit in third spot. Hoping to continue this form, they face the 15th-placed Werder Bremen this weekend. Having won their past seven matches against Bremen, Leipzig should be too strong despite playing away from home.
RB Leipzig to win
Borussia Dortmund vs FSV Mainz
Tuesday, December 19 – 8:30pm CET – Signal Iduna Park
With just one win from their past seven Bundesliga matches, Borussia Dortmund have plummeted out of the top four. This weekend they face the 17th-placed FSV Mainz for the first time since the Rhineland outfit famously stopped Dortmund from winning the Bundesliga last season. Look out for the dangerous Niclas Fullkrug, who leads the way for Dortmund in attack.
Niclas Fullkrug anytime goalscorer
TSG Hoffenheim vs SV Darmstadt
Tuesday, December 19 – 8:30pm CET – PreZero Arena
Sitting just one point out of the top six, TSG Hoffenheim have the perfect opportunity to return to form as they welcome the bottom side. SV Darmstadt not only have the worst record in the league, they also have conceded the most goals. Although Hoffenheim should be too strong, they have also been prone to mistakes in defence this season, so this match may be closer than expected.
Both teams to score
Union Berlin vs FC Koln
Wednesday, December 20 – 6:30pm CET – Stadion An der Alten Forsterei
Two sides in the midst of a relegation battle face off on Wednesday night as the low-scoring FC Koln take on the leaky defence of Union Berlin. Both stuck on 10 points from 15 matches, this will have major implications towards the back end of the season. Despite their poor season so far, Union Berlin haven’t lost to Koln since 2014 and should be too strong at home.
Union Berlin to win
Bayer Leverkusen vs VfL Bochum
Wednesday, December 20 – 8:30pm CET – BayArena
Sitting four points clear at the top of the Bundesliga, the undefeated Bayer Leverkusen are locked in a title race. This week they welcome the dangerous VfL Bochum — who, despite their poor league position, have lost just one of their past seven matches. In a match where Leverkusen should have the majority of the chances, watch out for Alex Grimaldo along the left-hand side.
Alex Grimaldo anytime goalscorer
Eintracht Frankfurt vs Borussia Monchengladbach
Wednesday, December 20 – 8:30pm CET – Deutsche Bank Park
Following their 3-0 loss to Bayer Leverkusen last weekend, Eintracht Frankfurt will be keen to respond as they welcome fellow mid-table side Borussia Monchengladbach. Having a disappointing season, Monchengladbach have shown glimpses of quality but have been limited by their defensive struggles. As they chase a top-six position, Frankfurt should be too strong at home.
Eintracht Frankfurt to win
FC Heidenheim vs SC Freiburg
Wednesday, December 20 – 8:30pm CET – Voith-Arena
Coming off two wins in a row, FC Heidenheim have completely turned their season around and now find themselves seven points clear of the relegation zone. However, this week they face the in-form SC Freiburg, who have won their last three matches. Hoping to finish in a European position, this is a match that Freiburg should win.
SC Freiburg to win
VfB Stuttgart vs FC Augsburg
Wednesday, December 20 – 8:30pm CET – MHP Arena
VfB Stuttgart were dealt a reality check last week as they were comfortably beaten 3-0 by Bayern Munich. This weekend they face the 10th-placed FC Augsburg, who were particularly impressive in their 1-1 draw with Dortmund last weekend. After a poor showing last weekend, watch out for Stuttgart striker Serhou Guirassy as the danger-man up front.
Serhou Girassy anytime goalscorer
VfL Wolfsburg vs Bayern Munich
Wednesday, December 20 – 8:30pm CET – Volkswagen Arena
Looking to chase down Bayer Leverkusen in search of a 12th successive Bundesliga title, Bayern Munich returned to winning ways last weekend with a comfortable 3-0 victory over VfB Stuttgart. Heading to Wolfsburg this weekend, Bayern should have too much quality across the park. In-form Bayern winger Leroy Sane is sure to be amongst the action.
Leroy Sane anytime goalscorer
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