Before the Round – Trends on Germany Bundesliga (02/09)

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Bayer Leverkusen have been class since the Bundesliga started. With two matches down, the Company XI are a perfect two wins from two.

However, Bayer are chasing Union Berlin, who sit at the top of the table. Bayern Munich, Wolfsburg, and Freiburg have also picked up six points from six.

Bayer 04 Leverkusen - Darmstadt 98

Bayer claimed four wins from their last five games versus Darmstadt. However, these teams have not played since the 2016-17 Bundesliga season.

Xabi Alonso’s Leverkusen’s last four matches were high-scoring, with over 2.5 goals in each fixture dating back to last season. A 3-2 opening-day win at home against Leipzig was followed by a 3-0 win away to Borussia Monchengladbach.

Darmstadt are finding life back in the Bundesliga difficult. They lost their two opening games by a combined score of 5-1.

• Bayer Leverkusen are on a run of 3 consecutive HT/FT wins in all competitions.
• SV Darmstadt's latest record consists of 4 straight losses in all competitions.
• Bayer Leverkusen haven't lost in 20 of their last 23 matches in all competitions.
• SV Darmstadt are on a poor run of just 1 wins in 7 matches (all competitions).
• Prediction: Bayer 04 Leverkusen

SV Werder Bremen - 1. FSV Mainz 05

Werder Bremen won just one of their last six matches in the Bundesliga versus Mainz. The 05ers are aiming for a fourth unbeaten match against Bremen on Saturday.

Mainz took just one point from their opening two matches. An opening day 4-1 loss to Union Berlin was followed by a 1-1 draw with Eintracht Frankfurt. The 05ers allowed 10-man Frankfurt to come from a goal down to draw the match in the final five minutes.

Werder Bremen lost six of their last seven matches in the Bundesliga. They failed to score in their two opening matches of the new campaign, conceding five times.

• Werder Bremen have lost all of their last 4 matches in all competitions.
• Mainz have achieved 3 away wins at half time/full time agains Werder Bremen in Bundesliga.
• No goals have been scored in the last 3 Bundesliga matches of Werder Bremen.
• Mainz's form hasn't been good, as the team has won only 1 of their last 10 matches (Bundesliga).
• Prediction: Both Teams to Score

TSG Hoffenheim - VfL Wolfsburg

Wolfsburg won their last three matches in all competitions against Hoffenheim. The Wolves and Blues combined for over 2.5 goals in each of their last six meetings. All six matches finished with both teams scoring, too.

Hoffenheim took three points from their opening two matches. An opening day 2-1 loss to Freiburg was followed by a 3-2 win over newly-promoted Heidenheim.

Wolfsburg took six points from the opening two games and are in fine form. The Wolves defeated Heidenheim 2-0 and Koln 2-1.

• In all of Hoffenheim's last 7 all competitions matches both teams scored.
• Both teams scored in VfL Wolfsburg's last 10 league games against Hoffenheim.
• Hoffenheim have conceded 1 or more goals in their last 10 all competitions games in a row.
• VfL Wolfsburg have won their last 3 matches in all competitions.
• Prediction: VfL Wolfsburg

VfB Stuttgart - SC Freiburg

Freiburg won their last five matches against Stuttgart in all competitions. They outscored Stuttgart 10-4 in their last five meetings.

Stuttgart defeated Bochum 5-0 before being brought back to earth courtesy of a 5-1 loss to RB Leipzig. Which Stuttgart will we see this weekend?

Freiburg opened the season with a 2-1 win over Hoffenheim. The Breisgau-Brasilianer defeated Werder Bremen 1-0 in the following match. Freiburg are unbeaten thanks to their strong defence. Stuttgart showed no defence against RB Leipzig on matchday No. 2.

• VfB Stuttgart are on a run of 6 consecutive home undefeated matches in their domestic league.
• SC Freiburg haven't lost any of their last 8 matches against VfB Stuttgart in Bundesliga.
• VfB Stuttgart are unbeaten in 7 of their last 8 all competitions games.
• SC Freiburg have won their last 6 games against VfB Stuttgart in Bundesliga.
• Prediction: SC Freiburg