The Bundesliga has an early title race, with Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen both battling for top spot.
Just one point separates the top six clubs in the Bundesliga. It is shaping up to be an exciting season.
Bayern Munich drew 2-2 with Bayer Leverkusen a week ago to end their 100% winning record. Die Roten scored 11 goals in their opening four games. Bayern did the league double over Bochum last season, 10-0.
Bochum are winless this season. After an opening day loss to Stuttgart 5-0, Bochum drew their following three matches. Bochum scored just four goals in their opening four games.
Bayern Munich claimed three wins to start the season before drawing with Bayer. They outscored their four opponents 11-4. Harry Kane scored four of the team’s 11 goals this season.
Borussia Monchengladbach split their last six games against RB Leipzig three wins apiece. Last season, Gladbach won at home 3-0, but RB Leipzig claimed a 3-0 home win in the reverse fixture.
RB Leipzig are on a three-match winning streak in the Bundesliga. They conceded just one goal during their three-match win streak. Meanwhile, Die Roten Bullen scored 11 goals.
Gladbach are winless this season, with just two points from four games. The Foals could be a candidate for relegation this season. They conceded the second-most goals after four games, with 12.
Werder Bremen failed to win their last four matches against Koln in all competitions. The Green and White will try to end that winless streak on Saturday.
Bremen won just one of their opening four matches of the season. They are coming off a 4-2 loss to Heidenheim a week ago.
Koln are 16th in the table after four matches. They took a mere one point from the opening four games. This is an early season relegation six-pointer. Koln were outscored 7-3 in their opening four matches.
League leader Bayer Leverkusen will host Heidenheim on Saturday. Leverkusen are aiming for a third straight home win. Heidenheim are seeking a first away win of the campaign.
Bayer took 10 points from the opening 12 on offer. Xabi Alonso’s team scored the joint-most goals in the Bundesliga with 13. Leverkusen’s home matches have been full of goals. They tallied eight goals at the BayArena in two fixtures.
Heidenheim go into round No. 5 unbeaten in their last two games courtesy of a draw and a win. They defeated Werder Bremen 4-2 a week ago. Heidenheim’s last three Bundesliga matches saw both teams score goals.