The Bundesliga is heating up with some exciting matchups in the upcoming round. Let's take a look at some of the key games set to take place:
In the opening match of the round, Augsburg will face off against Stuttgart at the WWK Arena. Augsburg has struggled in recent head-to-head matches against Stuttgart, losing 4 out of their last 6 encounters in the Bundesliga. Meanwhile, Stuttgart will be looking to capitalize on their form and secure a crucial victory.
Next up, Köln will clash with Union Berlin at the RheinEnergieStadion. Köln finds themselves in the 17th position in the league standings, while Union Berlin is in 15th place with a 6-point advantage. Union Berlin has been inconsistent in their away matches, losing 10 out of 16 games on the road. Köln will aim to take advantage of their home crowd and potentially move up the table.
Darmstadt is set to take on Hoffenheim at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor in what promises to be an intriguing matchup. Darmstadt has struggled at home this season, losing 12 out of 16 matches. On the other hand, Hoffenheim will be looking to bounce back from their recent poor form and secure a positive result.
The clash between Bayern München and Wolfsburg at the Allianz Arena is one of the most anticipated fixtures of this round. Bayern München has been dominant at home, winning 4 out of their last 6 matches. Wolfsburg, on the other hand, has struggled this season, with 23 losses out of 40 games. It will be interesting to see if Wolfsburg can cause an upset against the reigning champions.
Lastly, Bochum will take on Bayer Leverkusen at the Vonovia Ruhrstadion. Bochum has had a tough time in recent head-to-head matches against Bayer Leverkusen, losing 3 out of their last 6 encounters. Bayer Leverkusen has been strong in their away matches, winning 67% of their last 6 games. However, they have also had a fair share of draws, with 50% of their recent matches ending level. Both teams will be aiming for maximum points in this important clash.
These matches are sure to provide plenty of excitement and drama as the teams battle it out on the field. Be sure to tune in and catch all the Bundesliga action!
Bayer Leverkusen haven't lost any of their last 48 matches in all competitions
Stuttgart are undefeated in 13 of their last 14 league games
Darmstadt are on a run of 6 consecutive home defeats in their domestic league
Bayern München participated in some high-scoring meetings, with over 2.5 goals scored in their last 5 matches in all competitions
A goalless streak consisting of 4 away matches has marked the Bundesliga campaign of Union Berlin
Borussia Dortmund have won 3 consecutive games in all competitions