exclusive: The Werder squad involves a few previous BVB industry experts: Ducksch, Bittencourt and Dortmund-born Pieper.
Bayer Leverkusen – TSG Hoffenheim (Saturday, 15:30)
Condition: 3rd spot past calendar year Leverkusen is his previous after two game titles and he misplaced his to start with a few official matches for the initially time. Hoffenheim missing early to Gladbach, but then defeated Bochum.
Staff: In addition to Wirtz, Bayer is also missing Adli, Bellarabi and Lunew. Captain Hradecky’s disqualification has expired, Andrich is back immediately after an injury. Posch returns to Hoffenheim right after a suspension.
Stats: There are no fantastic collection concerning the two golf equipment. Even so, it is worthy of noting that ten plans ended up scored in last year’s two games (2-2 and 4-2 for Bayer). And TSG mentor Breitenreiter has under no circumstances won from Leverkusen in seven online games.
particular: It is the duel of the Swiss coaches of the last four many years. Seoane generally won the title with Youthful Boys Bern from 2019-2021 ahead of going to Leverkusen and Breitenreiter triumphed with FC Zurich.
VfL Wolfsburg v FC Schalke 04 (Saturday, 15:30)
Circumstance: Soon after a attract and a defeat, Wolfsburg welcome visitors from Gelsenkirchen, who have the exact history.
Workers: Newcomer Wimmer argues with Wolfsburg soon after a collision in teaching. In addition, there are the longest injured Wind and Gerhardt. Schalke need to do without Drexler (purple card).
Studies: As a coach, Niko Kovac has only misplaced one particular of his eight duels towards the Gelsenkirchen club. Schalke have remained winless absent for 29 Bundesliga game titles – past time they obtained a trio in Bremen ahead of relegation in November 2019.
special: As a coach, Kovac to start with fulfills colleague Kramer in a competitive match.
FC Augsburg – 1. FSV Mainz 05 (Saturday, 15:30)
Circumstance: FCA has self-confidence in by itself right after the victory in Leverkusen, the FSV is nevertheless unbeaten this time.
Employees: Striker Vargas (muscle tendon damage) is probably to return to the Augsburg squad, Mainz can use striker Burkardt (thigh tiredness).
Studies: Augsburg have gained their previous 5 property games in the Bundesliga in opposition to Mainz.
particular: Augsburg only signed midfielder Baumgartlinger on Tuesday. The Austrian played in Mainz for five a long time and is at the very least a prospect for an FCA squad.
VfB Stuttgart – SC Freiburg (Saturday, 15:30)
Predicament: Soon after two attracts, Stuttgart awaits their very first earn of the season, Freiburg want to make amends for the 3-1 towards Dortmund.
Staff members: The VfB is actively playing at its ideal and Sosa could be again in the setting up XI. The guests however overlook Höler from the permanent team.
Studies: Activity-Club is unbeaten towards VfB in six league games and has gained the final 4 duels.
exclusive: Two forwards of the Austrian national crew satisfy in Kalajdzic and Gregoritsch. Gregoritsch, who has by now scored two league ambitions, is new to Freiburg. Kalajdzic, who scored all three of the VfB targets, could nevertheless depart Stuttgart.
1. FC Union Berlin – RB Leipzig (Saturday, 18:30)
Situation: Union Berlin have 4 points up for grabs for the initial time in two matches, while RB only have two. German Mentor does not want to know everything about Leipzig’s lousy temper.
Staff: Union coach Fischer has his crew completely alongside one another with the exception of the convalescent Baumgartl. Klostermann is absent from Leipzig, Poulsen and Gulacsi are hurt and Szoboszlai is suspended.
Stats: The Union lately received 2-1 in the league towards RB, ahead of there ended up three straight wins for the Saxons. The 4: specifically 3 a long time back is Leipzig’s only victory at the Alte Försterei stadium.
special: At Alte Försterei he will be calm, at least in the first 15 minutes of engage in. In protest in opposition to RB as portion of the Mateschitz empire, in any other case noisy Union lovers at first usually hold quiet.
Eintracht Frankfurt – 1. FC Cologne (Sunday, 15:30)
Predicament: Frankfurt are continue to winless in the league, Cologne want to make amends just after the home defeat in the European Cup.
Workers: Frankfurt have to do without defender Touré for a extended period of time. There are some offensive alternatives. At Colonia Uth still missing due to adductor problems, Martel is questionable.
Data: Cologne have only received just one of their previous seven league video games in Frankfurt.
particular: Frankfurt captain Rode, former Bayern and BVB, is about to engage in his 200th match in the Bundesliga.
VfL Bochum – FC Bayern Munich (Sunday, 17:30)
Condition: 6 points, 8-1 objectives – FC Bayern impressively confirmed their standing as favorites at the begin of the season. On the other hand, following two defeats at the start out, the VfL will get included as a apparent outsider.
Personnel: National staff participant Musiala is predicted to be absent from Bayern. Central defender de Ligt has a torn ligament in his hand but he need to perform. Gnabry has a bone tear on his wrist. Bochum is lacking Soares, Horn, Stafylidis, Osterhage, Antwi-Adjei and Grave. The final ill Holtmann is operational once more.
Studies: FC Bayern have received 46 of the 70 Bundesliga video games involving the two groups. The district club has only prevailed nine occasions.
unique: Last period, VfL suffered their heaviest Bundesliga defeat in a 7- get in Munich. In the 2nd leg, nonetheless, there was a magnificent 4: 2 with four ambitions in the initial half in 30 minutes.
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