Bundesliga free soccer betting preview & top odds | Matchday 17

The 2024-25 Bundesliga campaign features several midweek encounters for Matchday 17, including the clash between Eintracht Frankfurt and SC Freiburg.

Here are our expert soccer betting tips for this week’s action in Germany’s top division.

Holstein Kiel v Borussia Dortmund

Wednesday, January 15 – 4:30am AEDT – Holstein-Stadion
After losing to Bayer Leverkusen last Friday, eighth-placed Borussia Dortmund will back themselves against Holstein Kiel, who are in the danger zone having suffered their 12th league defeat of the season.

Jamie Gittens scored against the champions last time out, and is a top contender to find the net again with top online betting apps.

Bayer Leverkusen v FSV Mainz

Wednesday, January 15 – 6:30am AEDT – BayArena
Bayer Leverkusen, sitting second after a six-game win streak, will be looking to strengthen their title defence against Mainz, in fifth after three consecutive wins.

Patrik Schick has scored six goals in his last two games, and online bookmakers are paying $2.10 for the Czech international to extend his impressive form.

Eintracht Frankfurt v SC Freiburg

Wednesday, January 15 – 6:30am AEDT – Deutsche Bank Park
Eintracht Frankfurt are third after their 1-0 win over St Pauli, while Freiburg elevated themselves to sixth following their 3-2 victory over Kiel.

Dominant on home soil, Frankfurt should be able to see this one out.

VfL Wolfsburg v Borussia Monchengladbach

Wednesday, January 15 – 6:30am AEDT – Volkswagen Arena
Level on 24 points apiece, Wolfsburg are 10th on the table while Monchengladbach are a position behind due to their inferior goal difference.

Expect ‘Gladbach, who have dominated this fixture, to register a fifth consecutive win over the Wolves.

VfL Bochum v FC St Pauli

Thursday, January 16 – 4:30am AEDT – Vonovia Ruhrstadion
St Pauli are 14th on the ladder with 14 points, while Bochum remain at the foot of the table with six points.

Triumphant in their last meeting, Bochum could grind out a win against their struggling guests.

FC Union Berlin v FC Augsburg

Thursday, January 16 – 6:30am AEDT – Stadion An der Alten Forsterei
Winless in their last nine Bundesliga outings, Union Berlin are 12th on the table while Augsburg are a position behind despite winning two of their last nine.

Given that both teams are underperforming, a fourth consecutive draw could be on the cards in Bavaria.

Bayern Munich v TSG Hoffenheim

Thursday, January 16 – 6:30am AEDT – Allianz Arena
Top of the league following back-to-back wins over Leipzig and ‘Gladbach, Bayern Munich will be eager to exert their dominance over 15th-placed Hoffenheim, who last won in November.

Harry Kane leads the goalscoring charts with 15 strikes, and leading bookie Marantelli Bet is offering tempting odds of $3.40 for the Three Lions captain to break the deadlock against Hoffenheim.

VfB Stuttgart v RB Leipzig

Thursday, January 16 – 6:30am AEDT – MHP Arena
Leipzig are fourth on the table with 30 points, while Stuttgart are three positions lower with four fewer points.

Benjamin Sesko, who has scored seven goals for Leipzig, is well-placed to add to his goal tally.

SV Werder Bremen v FC Heidenheim

Thursday, January 16 – 6:30am AEDT – Weser Stadium
Werder Bremen, sitting ninth, have won three games in their last five outings, while 16th-placed Heidenheim ended their seven-match losing streak with victory over Berlin.

With consistency on their side, Bremen should brush aside their lacklustre visitors.

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