Bayer Leverkusen are on the verge of breaking Bayern Munich’s 11-year Bundesliga title winning streak.
Seven matches remain in the season, as Leverkusen are now 13 points clear of Munich.
RB Leipzig have fourth-place Borussia Dortmund in sight and could overtake them this weekend. Meanwhile, at the bottom of the table, Mainz could move closer to safety.
RB Leipzig won their last four matches against Freiburg in all competitions. Die Roten Bullen won 3-1 in the reverse fixture earlier this season.
Freiburg continue to blow hot and cold. They won two of their last three games, but consecutive wins continues to elude them. Freiburg failed to win any of their last four home matches ahead of Leipzig’s arrival.
Leipzig are unbeaten in their last four matches in the Bundesliga. They took 10 points from 12 on offer. Leipzig won their last two road fixtures.
Mainz and Darmstadt will play in a relegation six-pointer this weekend, with both teams desperate for maximum points. The clubs drew nil-nil earlier this season in the reverse fixture.
Mainz are 16th and six points off survival. They currently occupy the relegation-playoff place, and are one point above Koln. Mainz took four points from the last six points available.
Darmstadt failed to win their last six matches in the league. They are coming off a 2-2 draw with Bochum. Twelve points separate Darmstadt from safety.
Bayer Leverkusen are cruising to the Bundesliga title. Die Werkself are unbeaten in the last six matches against Union in all competitions. Union were walloped 4-0 last time out against Bayer.
Union Berlin are in good form, with four points from their last two games. The Irons have scored the third-fewest goals in the Bundesliga with just 25.
Bayer, on the other hand, are the league’s second-highest scorers, with 68 goals. Leverkusen are unbeaten in 27 matches this season. They are on the verge of becoming an ‘invincible’ team.
Augsburg are unbeaten in three straight matches against Hoffenheim in all competitions. Just one goal separated these teams earlier this season, as Augsburg won 1-0.
Hoffenheim are on a three-match losing streak. All three games saw Hoffenheim concede 2.0 goals or more.
Augsburg are having a great season, and they will start the weekend on a five-match winning streak. Five points separate Augsburg from the top five and potential European qualification. Augsburg won their last two road matches.