Bundesliga Matchday 24 preview, predictions & betting picks

The 2023/24 Bundesliga season continues this weekend with nine critical matches across Germany. Here are our top soccer betting picks for Matchday 24.

SC Freiburg vs Bayern Munich

Friday, March 1 – 8:30pm CET – Europa-Park Stadion

With their title hopes dangling by a thread, Bayern Munich head to Freiburg on Friday needing to secure the three points. After a last-minute Harry Kane winner last weekend, the visitors will be hoping for a much more convincing performance as they look to extend their 16-match winning streak against the home side. Leading the league with 27 goals, Kane is set to be a threat once again, so look for him to get on the scoreboard first.

VfL Bochum vs RB Leipzig

Saturday, March 2 – 3:30pm CET – Vonovia Ruhrstadion

Sitting just a point outside the top four, RB Leipzig head to Bochum this weekend with hopes of returning to winning ways. Despite sitting just outside the relegation zone, VfL Bochum were able to secure a draw in the reverse fixture, showing that they could be dangerous. But as the visitors come in as heavy favourites with Bundesliga betting sites, expect Leipzig to take advantage of facing one of the worst defences in the league.

SV Darmstadt vs FC Augsburg

Saturday, March 2 – 3:30pm CET – Merck-Stadion am Bollenfalltor

Sitting dead last and 12 points away from safety, SV Darmstadt are running out of chances as they welcome FC Augsburg. After winning the reverse fixture 2-1, they have shown they can do it, but a 17-match losing streak would suggest a repeat is unlikely. After a solid win against SC Freiburg last weekend, the visitors come into this match in much better form and show great value at +140 for the win with [r_geo_top_casino].

FC Heidenheim vs Eintracht Frankfurt

Saturday, March 2 – 3:30pm CET – Voith-Arena

Winless in their past six matches, Eintracht Frankfurt are slowly losing their buffer to the chasing pack as they sit in the final European position. Badly needing a win to stop their mid-season slump, they travel to face the 10th-placed FC Heidenheim on Saturday. With just one loss in their past 11 matches, Heidenheim have shattered all expectations this season, which suggests they can compete with a top-six side at home.

FSV Mainz vs Borussia Monchengladbach

Saturday, March 2 – 3:30pm CET – MEWA ARENA

After securing a badly needed win last weekend, the 12th-placed Borussia Monchengladbach have finally worked their way out of the relegation fight. Heading to face the 17th-placed Mainz this weekend, they have a chance to string together consecutive wins for the first time this season. However, ‘Gladbach have been terrible on the road this season, and with FSV Mainz unbeaten in their past six encounters, a draw looks the most likely outcome.

Union Berlin vs Borussia Dortmund

Saturday, March 2 – 3:30pm CET – Stadion An der Alten Forsterei

Locked in a battle with RB Leipzig for the final top-four position, Borussia Dortmund will be looking to bounce back after a disappointing loss to Hoffenheim last weekend. On the road, they face a resurgent Union Berlin, who are undefeated in their past four. With Dortmund winning five of the past six between the sides, they should be too strong at value odds of +100.

Wolfsburg vs VfB Stuttgart

Saturday, March 2 – 6:30pm CET – Volkswagen Arena

Sitting in third spot, VfB Stuttgart have continued to surprise after their hot start to the season. Looking to extend their five-match unbeaten streak, they travel to face Wolfsburg on Saturday night. With six draws from their past seven matches, the home side have shown that they have the quality to match any team in the league. Look towards Stuttgart leading scorer Serhou Guirassy, who netted a hat-trick in the reverse fixture.

FC Koln vs Bayer Leverkusen

Sunday, March 3 – 3:30pm CET – RheinEnergieStadion

Sitting eight points clear at the top, Bayer Leverkusen continued their winning ways in a 2-1 victory over Mainz last weekend. Facing a battling FC Koln outfit on Sunday, expect a similar result as Leverkusen continue on their stellar run of form. As the excellent Leverkusen defence faces the worst attack in the Bundesliga, add the clean sheet for extra value.

TSG Hoffenheim vs Werder Bremen

Sunday, March 3 – 5:30pm CET – PreZero Arena

In the final match of the weekend, two top-six contenders face off as TSG Hoffenheim host Werder Bremen. After an upset win over Dortmund, Hoffenheim will be full of confidence. Werder also enter this match in great form, suffering just one loss in their past 10 matches. However, the visitors have won just once in their past eight meetings with Hoffenheim, so it makes sense to stick with the home side.

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