This should be an entertaining game between two teams that are fighting for their lives at the bottom of the table. The specter of relegation hangs over Wolfsburg and Werder Bremen, as they both have dreadful defensive records. Wolfsburg have only kept one clean sheet in 26 matches this season, and Werder Bremen have just five clean sheets. Both teams are decent in attack, so we should see goals in this game. Wolfsburg’s matches have averaged 3.50 goals this season, and Werder Bremen’s have averaged 2.92 goals, so over 2.5 goals looks appealing.
Borussia Dortmund should outclass Koln when the teams clash at RheinEnergieStadion. They've won their last four games against Koln, including a 4-0 victory at this stadium kast season. Dortmund have the second-best away record in the Bundesliga this season, with four wins and four draws from their last eight road trips. Koln have lost five out of 12 home matches, and they tend to struggle against the league's best teams.
Borussia Dortmund's players could be low on confidence after suffering a demoralising 4-1 defeat to Atalanta on Wednesday. They then had to fly back home from Italy, so they could also be tired and a little jet lagged. By contrast, Bayern Munich have had all week to rest and recuperate. They're top of the Bundesliga table, 8 points clear of Dortmund, and they will have one hand on the trophy if they win this game. The Bavarians beat Dortmund 2-1 earlier this season, which could give them a psychological advantage. Bayern also look superior to Borussia Dortmund in every department, so they should win Der Klassiker this weekend. It's a lot of juice, but in this case, it's worth the squeeze.
Werder Bremen could be low on confidence after enduring a 12-game winless streak over the past three months. They haven't won since early November, and they've fallen down to 16th in the Bundesliga table. That doesn't bode well for the upcoming visit of German champions Bayern Munich. Bayern have won their last three games against Werder Bremen - 4-0, 3-0, and 5-0. They're vastly superior to Werder Bremen in every department, and they should win this game with ease.
Stuttgart should be full of confidence after winning their last four games. They moved up to third in the Bundesliga table following a 3-0 victory over Wolfsburg last weekend. Stuttgart also have a perfect home record this season: three wins from three games at MHP Arena, with four goals scored and zero conceded. They may be tired after a midweek trip to Turkey, but they should still have enough quality to beat Mainz at home. Mainz have lost five out of seven games this season, and they’re likely to be outclassed.
