Bundesliga weekend predictions, odds & best tips: Leipzig likely to hassle Hoffenheim

There appears to be no stopping Bayern Munich, who are a perfect nine from nine in the Bundesliga and claimed the scalp of European champions Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League in midweek.

Bayern take on Union Berlin on Saturday, while the team closest to them in the Bundesliga standings, RB Leipzig, will hope to keep in touching distance before the final international break of the year.

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Bundesliga predictions & tips for this weekend’s matches

Werder Bremen vs Wolfsburg

Kick-off: 7.30pm Friday

It is four league games without defeat for Werder Bremen, who have won two of their opening four Bundesliga matches on home soil. The River Islanders can see off an inconsistent Wolfsburg.

Prediction: Werder Bremen

Bayer Leverkusen vs Heidenheim 

Kick-off: 2.30pm Saturday

After their four-game winning run in the Bundesliga came to an end at the hands of Bayern Munich last weekend, Bayer Leverkusen responded positively with a gritty 1-0 midweek European victory over Benfica. They should comfortably outclass Heidenheim, who have lost their last four on the road.

Prediction: Bayer Leverkusen to win to nil

Hamburg vs Borussia Dortmund

Kick-off: 2.30pm Saturday

Borussia Dortmund were unable to match the might of Manchester City midweek, but they’ve won six of their last eight Bundesliga matches and can maintain their fine form on this road trip to Hamburg. The hosts, who are on a three-match losing run, may find it hard to derail Dortmund.

Prediction: Borussia Dortmund

Hoffenheim vs RB Leipzig

Kick-off: 2.30pm Saturday

Hoffenheim are sixth in the Bundesliga despite losing three of their four home league games. Their fans may have to witness another setback as Leipzig visit looking to make it eight wins in 10 league fixtures. The second-placed team have won eight of their last nine and can pick up three points.

Prediction: RB Leipzig

Union Berlin vs Bayern Munich

Kick-off: 2.30pm Saturday

Union Berlin managed to hold Bayern Munich to a 1-1 draw in this fixture last season but a repeat looks unlikely with Bayern having won all nine of their Bundesliga matches so far. Both teams have scored in Bayern's last two away games, though, and Union could grab a consolation.

Prediction: Bayern to win & both teams to score

Borussia Monchengladbach vs Cologne

Kick-off: 5.30pm Saturday

Monchengladbach have experienced a revival with back-to-back wins and they can manage at least a goal when Cologne visit. Nine of the last 11 Bundesliga meetings between these sides have seen both teams find the net and that pattern could continue with both sides scoring four in their last matches.

Prediction: Both teams to score

Freiburg vs St Pauli

Kick-off: 2.30pm Sunday

Freiburg secured an impressive 3-1 victory at Nice in the Europa League on Thursday, and given they have lost just one of their last 12 games, it is surprising to see them priced just a shade of odds-on against St Pauli, who have lost six straight Bundesliga matches.

Prediction: Freiburg

Stuttgart vs Augsburg

Kick-off: 4.30pm Sunday

Stuttgart’s last home match of last season saw them rout Augsburg 4-0, and they can keep their visitors quiet again. The hosts have won seven straight home games, keeping five clean sheets in that run, and should back it up with four straight losses to nil for the visitors.

Prediction: Stuttgart to win to nil

Eintracht Frankfurt vs Mainz

Kick-off: 6.30pm Sunday

Frankfurt’s early-season form has fizzled out, with just one win in their last eight games. However, they battled well to draw at Napoli on Tuesday, and with their last three matches finishing level after 90 minutes, a second consecutive head-to-head stalemate with Mainz looks likely.

Prediction: Draw

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