Before the Round – Trends on the Bundesliga (09/03-10/03)

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Bayer Leverkusen are now 10 points clear at the top of the Bundesliga table.

While Leverkusen are pushing for a first-ever title, there is still plenty to play for in terms of European tournament qualification.

Borussia Monchengladbach - Koln

Koln are unbeaten in their last two league matches in the Bundesliga versus Borussia Monchengladbach. Earlier this season, the Billy Goats won 3-1. Koln desperately need a win on Saturday if they want to escape the bottom three.

Gladbach are nine points above 16th-place Koln in the race for survival. The Foals took four points from the last six on offer. They went unbeaten in five of their last six fixtures at Borussia Park.

Koln lost 2-0 to Bayer at the weekend and are winless in their last four fixtures. There could be hope of points against Gladbach. Koln drew their last five road matches.

• Mönchengladbach have not been beaten at half time in their last 13 straight home matches in all competitions.
• There have been 6 draws at half time in the most recent away all competitions games of 1.FC Köln.
• Mönchengladbach are unbeaten in 10 of their 11 most recent home matches (all competitions).
• In their last 28 games in all competitions, 1.FC Köln have recorded only 3 wins.
• Prediction: Mönchengladbach

RB Leipzig - Darmstadt

RB Leipzig defeated Darmstadt 3-1 earlier this season, as the clubs played for the first time since 2017. Darmstadt are struggling this season and headed toward relegation. They failed to win any of their last 17 matches.

Leipzig are fifth in the division and one point off the Champions League qualification places. Die Roten Bullen are coming off a 4-1 win over Bochum. It was their second win in three games.

Darmstadt are bottom of the standings. They took a mere two points from their last 18 points on offer. There could be hope for points this weekend, as Darmstadt drew their last two matches away from home.

• RB Leipzig have managed to win their last 4 games against SV Darmstadt in all competitions.
• In their 26 most recent matches of all competitions, SV Darmstadt have achieved just 2 wins.
• There are no losses for RB Leipzig in 32 of their most recent 38 home games (all competitions).
• SV Darmstadt's most recent games have been low-scoring, with under 2.5 goals in their last 3 away matches in Bundesliga.
• Prediction: RB Leipzig

Bochum - Freiburg

Freiburg won five of their last six matches versus Bochum in all competitions. The Breisgau Brazilians won the reverse fixture against Bochum 2-1. Freiburg scored 2.0 goals in each of their last two matches versus VFL.

Bochum are seven points clear of the bottom three after 24 matches. However, they are not in form following their fantastic 3-2 win over Bayern Munich. VFL lost their last two matches in the league, conceding nine times.

Freiburg took points off of Bayern in round No. 24. The Breisgau Brazilians drew 2-2 with the reigning champions. Despite the draw, Freiburg failed to win any of their last six matches, picking up just two points.

• There have been goals scored by both teams in VfL Bochum's last 6 matches in all competitions.
• SC Freiburg have lost their last 4 away league games.
• In their last 9 home games in all competitions, VfL Bochum have been undefeated on 8 occasions.
• SC Freiburg have won just 2 of their last 11 away matches in Bundesliga.
• Prediction: Over 2.5 goals

Eintracht Frankfurt - Hoffenheim

Eintracht Frankfurt have a record 3W-1D-2L against Hoffenheim in their last six meetings. The Eagles won 3-1 against Hoffenheim earlier this season. The last six matches between these clubs all saw over 3.5 goals.

Hoffenheim are on a two-game winning streak in the league. Both matches, a win over Borussia Dortmund and a win over Werder Bremen, saw over 2.5 goals. The Hoff took four points from the last six matches on the road.

Frankfurt went unbeaten in their last four matches, winning once and drawing three times. This is a six-point affair for two teams fighting for European qualification. The Eagles are unbeaten in their last five home matches, with 11 points from 15 on offer.

• Both teams scored in all of Eintracht Frankfurt's last 8 matches against Hoffenheim in all competitions.
• Hoffenheim have won just 3 of their last 16 matches in all competitions.
• Eintracht Frankfurt are unbeaten in 17 of their last 20 home matches in all competitions.
• Hoffenheim have not been beaten in 5 of their 6 most recent matches in all competitions.
• Prediction: Both Teams to Score

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Borussia M'gladbach Köln 09/03/2024 15:30

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2 - 1

2.77

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1.85

1.85 3.80 4.00 no no no

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3 - 3(1 - 1)

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