Compared to the other European leagues, the Bundesliga sure took its sweet time and left many of its fans and football betting communities starving for more.
The wait is finally over: Germany’s top-flight football league is back in action and will start the year with a string of games that will make you want to bet online! There are many stories to follow in this league, and these games will add a new page to this season’s grand tale.
WEEK 17 SATURDAY:
Freiburg vs Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich sit comfortably at the top of the Bundesliga after their convincing win over new boys RB Leipzig. They now have a chance to further extend their lead by winning over eighth-placed Freiburg. It will likely end in a Munich win, but Florian Niederlechner might be able to score a goal or two.
Schalke 04 vs Ingolstadt
If Ingolstadt are serious about staying in the German top flight, then they desperately need a victory against Schalke. This is the best time for them to start a string of victories as the hosts are struggling to find consistency in their form.
Wolfsburg vs Hamburger SV
This game is also a must-win for the involved parties, as a loss means a potential slot to the drop zone. The visitors ended 2016 strong with a string of positive results, but Valerien Ismael’s lads will be more than ready to stop Hamburg’s winning run at home.
Augsburg vs Hoffenheim
These clubs proved their worth when they managed to snag a point during their respective matches with Borussia Dortmund. What set these two teams apart was their performances during their post-Christmas break friendlies. Augsburg seemed to struggle against lesser teams while Hoffenheim didn’t lose their edge.
Werder Bremen vs Borussia Dortmund
Speaking of dull edges, the BVB are still in a bit of a pickle. Dortmund ended 2016 with a string of draws, much to the frustration of the Yellow Wall. This upcoming game against Werder Bremen is the best chance for Thomas Tuchel to reset his team’s form and start winning games again.
Darmstadt 98 vs Borussia Monchengladbach
Darmstadt sit miserably at the bottom of the league table and could really use a renaissance under new boss Torsten Frings. Their early-January friendlies should give the Darmstadt faithful a bit of hope, but Monchengladbach should offer more than enough of a challenge. The visitors should win this game easy, so Monchengladbach -0.75 @ 2.25 is a punt one could consider.
WEEK 17 SUNDAY:
RB Leipzig vs Eintracht Frankfurt
Leipzig were definitely rattled by the losses they suffered at the hands of Ingolstadt and Bayern Munich. Their painful 3-0 meltdown at the Allianz Arena has Ralph Rassenhuttl searching for ways to improve the side. Their upcoming duel against fourth-placed Frankfurt will be another difficult fixture for them.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Hertha BSC
Fans of these sides were left scratching their heads as they both ended the year in a rather underwhelming way. Both of these clubs are motivated to win and have an impressive roster of players. This should play out as a draw, but Leverkusen’s home advantage might push them for a win. Punters intrigued by this game should look into Berlin’s +0.50 @ 2.20.
WEEK 17 MONDAY:
Mainz 05 vs Koln
Cologne are slowly dropping off the table due to the frustrating winless run they suffered in December. Anthony Modeste will definitely try to force his way past the Mainz defence and snag the three points. However, I don’t think the Billy Goats will be able to rattle off their inadequate form just yet. I think this is going to be a draw, so betting on Koln +0.25 @ 1.75 is a good choice to make.
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