Bundesliga Matchday 23 betting preview, top picks & best odds

Matchday 23 of the 2024-25 Bundesliga campaign features a host of intriguing encounters, including the top-three clash between Bayern Munich and Eintracht Frankfurt. Here are our free soccer betting predictions for this week’s action in Germany’s top division.

SC Freiburg v SV Werder Bremen

Saturday, February 22 – 6:30am AEDT – Europa-Park Stadion

Freiburg leapt to fifth after a three-game win streak, while Werder Bremen are 10th after back-to-back defeats against Bayern and Hoffenheim. Triumphant in four of their last five meetings, back the hosts to hand Bremen a third consecutive defeat at the Europa-Park Stadion.

Holstein Kiel v Bayer Leverkusen

Sunday, February 23 – 1:30am AEDT – Holstein-Stadion

After stumbling in their title defence with goalless draws against Wolfsburg and Bayern, second-placed Bayer Leverkusen will look to regain momentum against Holstein Kiel, who sit at the foot of the table after a five-game winless run. Patrik Schick has scored 22 goals for Leverkusen this season, including three in his last five games, and online bookmakers are paying $2.25 for the Czech striker to add to his tally.

FSV Mainz v FC St Pauli

Sunday, February 23 – 1:30am AEDT – Mewa Arena

Mainz rose to sixth following their 2-0 win over Heidenheim, while St Pauli are 14th after suffering consecutive defeats to Leipzig and Freiburg. Jonathan Burkardt bagged a brace during their last meeting with Pauli, and the top online betting sites are paying $2.62 for the 24-year-old forward to score for the second consecutive week.

Borussia Monchengladbach v FC Augsburg

Sunday, February 23 – 1:30am AEDT – Borussia-Park

Borussia Monchengladbach are eighth on the Bundesliga standings after winning three and drawing one of their last four games, while Augsburg are four places behind after consecutive draws against Pauli, Mainz and Leipzig. Given Gladbach’s solid home record in this fixture, the hosts should claim all three points against an Augsburg side struggling to find the back of the net.

VfL Wolfsburg v VfL Bochum

<Sunday, February 23 – 1:30am AEDT – Volkswagen Arena

After ending their four-game winless run with a 2-1 victory over Stuttgart, ninth-placed Wolfsburg will look to climb higher up the table against Bochum, who are second from bottom. The Wolves have dominated this fixture and should prevail for the sixth consecutive time at the Volkswagen Arena.

Borussia Dortmund v FC Union Berlin

Sunday, February 23 – 4:30am AEDT – Signal Iduna Park

After losing five of their last seven Bundesliga outings, 11th-placed Dortmund will have their work cut out against Union Berlin, who trail them by five points in 13th place. Dortmund might feel the effects of Wednesday’s Champions League clash, making a draw a potentially valuable bet.

RB Leipzig v FC Heidenheim

Monday, February 24 – 1:30am AEDT – Red Bull Arena

Leipzig are fourth on the table with 37 points, while Heidenheim are 16th on the ladder with 14 points after a five-game losing streak. Given the difference in quality and experience, the Red Bulls should thrash their guest for the fifth consecutive time.

Bayern Munich v Eintracht Frankfurt

Monday, February 24 – 3:30am AEDT – Allianz Arena

League leaders Bayern will be eager to advance their title hopes against Eintracht Frankfurt, who trail them buy 13 points in third place. Weakened by the departure of striker Omar Marmoush, Frankfurt could struggle to contain the free-scoring Bavarians, who haven’t conceded in their last two Bundesliga matches.

TSG Hoffenheim v VfB Stuttgart

Monday, February 24 – 5:30am AEDT – PreZero Arena

Stuttgart are seventh on the table with 35 points, while Hoffenheim are one position above the danger zone with 21 points. On account of their difference in strength and league position, expect Stuttgart to triumph on their second successive trip to Hoffenheim.

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