Before the round - trends on Germany Bundesliga (08-09/01/2022)

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The first half of the Bundesliga season is in the past and as every year, Bayern have secured a decent lead at the top. However, the battle for the first six places, which guarantee the teams participation in the European tournaments, is getting more and more intense. At the other side of the table, relegation seems inevitable for Greuther Fürth.

SC Freiburg - Arminia Bielefeld

It has been a great season for SC Freiburg so far, as they are currently third in the table.Indeed they have the best defense in the league and have conceded only 16 goals. Arminia Bielefeld are struggling with life in the top tier and are in the relegation zone. The Blues however have their chances to make a good run and escape relegation.

• SC Freiburg have scored 2 or more goals in 3 consecutive home encounters with Arminia Bielefeld in all competitions.
• Arminia Bielefeld have won only 3 of their last 18 matches in all competitions .
• SC Freiburg are undefeated in 10 of their last 12 home Bundesliga games.
• Arminia Bielefeld's form hasn't been good, as the team has won only 3 of their last 17 matches (Bundesliga).
• Prediction: SC Freiburg @1.64

Greuther Fürth - VfB Stuttgart

It looks like going back into the Bundesliga 2 is the fate for the team from Fürth.They are the lowest scoring side and that reflects directly into their results. Vfb Stuttgart will try to escape from the relegation play-off spot, which they are currently occupying. The Swabians are only 5 points from the 10th place but they will have a long road to go.

• Greuther Fürth have achieved just 1 win in their 18 most recent games in all competitions.
• VfB Stuttgart have achieved just 3 wins in their 17 most recent games in all competitions.
• On average, Greuther Fürth have been scoring 0.88 goals in their most recent home matches in all competitions.
• In VfB Stuttgart's 4 most recent away clashes with Greuther Fürth in all competitions, there have been under 2.5 goals.
• Prediction: Under 2.5 goals @2.02

Hertha BSC - 1.FC Köln

Both sides sit comfortably in the middle of the table but Hertha should be more concerned as they are 4 points from the relegation play-off spot.Köln have shown some good games lately and have chances to fight for the European competition places.  However, they should improve their form in defense in order to be one of the top teams in the division.

• Hertha BSC haven't lost in 12 of their last 14 home games in all competitions.
• 1.FC Köln are on a poor run of just 1 wins in 8 away matches (Bundesliga).
• Hertha BSC have managed to score 1+ goals in their last 8 home matches in all competitions.
• 1.FC Köln have a good record of 6 undefeated games of their last 7 encounters in all competitions.
• Prediction: Over 2.5 goals @1.78

VfL Bochum - VfL Wolfsburg

Vfl Bochum and Vfl Wolfsburg have equal points in the standings and are on the 12th and 13th place, respectively.The visitors have one of the worst records in the league as their last win was 2 months ago. Bochum showed a bit of mixed results lately but remain tough to be beaten at home.

• VfL Bochum have a good record of 6 undefeated games in their last 7 home encounters in all competitions.
• VfL Wolfsburg's latest record consists of 7 straight losses in all competitions.
• VfL Bochum are conceding an average of 1.53 goals in all competitions matches.
• In their last 9 away games in all competitions, VfL Wolfsburg have a poor record of just 1 win.
• Prediction: VfL Bochum @3.40