Matchweek 11 of the 2025/26 Bundesliga season, taking place from November 21 to 23, is shaping up to be another exciting weekend filled with key duels, high stakes, and plenty of storylines across the league. Observations from this match form part of the wider Bundesliga predictions, alongside analysis of other games from the same matchweek.
The round begins on Friday night as Mainz hosts Hoffenheim, a matchup where both sides will be pushing to gain momentum before heading into the crucial winter phase of the season.
Saturday brings the traditional 15:30 action block packed with big clashes. Augsburg faces Hamburger SV, Bayern Munich welcomes Freiburg, Dortmund takes on Stuttgart in one of the standout fixtures of the round, Heidenheim meets Borussia Mönchengladbach, and Wolfsburg battles Bayer Leverkusen, a match that could heavily influence positions at the top of the table. Later in the evening, FC Köln goes up against Eintracht Frankfurt in a game important for both the mid-table race and European ambitions.
On Sunday, the weekend wraps up with two more exciting games. RB Leipzig hosts Werder Bremen, followed by St. Pauli vs Union Berlin, a duel filled with intensity and contrasting styles.
With title contenders in action, mid-table battles heating up, and teams fighting to escape the lower positions, Matchweek 11 promises another thrilling chapter in the Bundesliga season.
Table of Contents
:
:
vs 
Mainz vs Hoffenheim
Mainz is currently in 14th place with 12 points and they are entering this match in a very unstable condition, having lost 4 out of their last five league games. The only win during this time was against Fiorentina in the Conference League.
In the Bundesliga, the team is clearly struggling, facing serious issues in defense, and they can’t seem to find consistency at home. They have lost to Stuttgart, Dortmund, Leverkusen, and Dortmund again on their own field.
The team’s performance is too inconsistent, often lacking ideas and showing low efficiency. Their top scorers are Amiri with 3 goals and Sieb with 2, which is not enough for a team that needs to build results at home. The drop in form is evident, and their confidence is low after a series of poor results.
Hoffenheim is improving their form, currently sitting in 5th place with 1 point. They are entering this match on a fantastic streak of 4 consecutive wins and have a much stronger offensive power. They have achieved victories against Leipzig, Wolfsburg, and Heidenheim.
When playing away, Hoffenheim is particularly dangerous, with wins over Union Berlin and Leverkusen showcasing the team’s maturity and confidence. After five away matches, they have 4 wins and 1 draw.
Players like Asllani with 5 goals, and Lemperle and Promel each with 4 goals, add depth and variety to the attack, while Kramaric and Burger also contribute significantly. The team is fast, direct, and plays much more effectively than Mainz, especially in transition and finishing, which is the main weakness of the home team.
On the other hand, Mainz is struggling with their defense, while Hoffenheim is playing the best football this season, especially when away. The guests are more stable, more offensive, and have greater variety in their attack.
2 (Hoffenheim to Win)
Predicted CS: 0:2
:
:
vs 
Augsburg vs Hamburger SV
Augsburg enters this match sitting in 15th place with 7 points, facing a serious crisis and showing a decline in form from game to game. The team has suffered four losses in their last five matches and appears particularly vulnerable at home, where they have lost to Dortmund, Bochum, and RB Leipzig. Their attack is the biggest weakness, with a low efficiency, having scored only 14 goals so far while conceding 24.
Rieder and Komur occasionally bring some spark to the offense, but it’s not enough for a team lacking a true goal scorer. The midfield, featuring Matsima, Fellhauer, and Jakic, struggles, and without a clear structure in their play, Augsburg finds it hard to create chances and often loses control of the match.
Hamburger SV is coming from 13th place with 9 points, but they are playing much better and are more stable compared to the home team. They have had competitive away games, drawing against Union Berlin and Gladbach, plus an important win over Heidenheim and in the Cup. Even though they struggle against top teams, they play organized and with a clear plan against rivals from the lower part of the table.
Philippe is the biggest threat with 3 goals, while Dompe and Lokonga add speed and energy, and Konigsdorffer brings directness in the final third. The defense is more focused and much less chaotic than Augsburg’s.
Considering their form, the difference in stability, and offensive clarity, Hamburger SV enters as the better-prepared team. Augsburg currently looks too lost with no clear plan and a weak defense.
X2 (Draw or Hamburger SV to Win)
Predicted CS: 1:2
:
:
vs 
Bayern Munich vs Freiburg
Bayern Munich is at the top of the table with 28 points and they are playing really well. After 10 matches in the league, they have won 8 times and drawn once. They are dominating at home with a series of convincing victories against Leverkusen, Dortmund, and Bremen. Their attack is working perfectly, led by Harry Kane who has scored 13 goals and is on a fantastic streak. He gets support from Diaz, who has scored 6 goals, as well as Gnabry and Olise, who keep putting pressure on the wings. Bayern plays at home with high intensity and aggressive pressing, which is something that their opponents rarely manage to handle. Their defense also looks solid, and it can be said that they hardly concede goals, as they have only let in 6 goals this season.
Freiburg finds itself in a very different situation, sitting in the middle of the table at 10th place with 13 points. Their away form is quite shaky. They have a win in Nice in the Europa League and secured important three points against Dusseldorf, but overall, they often struggle on the road, especially against stronger teams. Their attack relies on the creativity of Grifo, who has scored 3 goals, along with the dynamics of Eggestein and Matanovic, but they lack consistency and finishing. Against defensively strong opponents, Freiburg has trouble creating clear chances, and their defense can crack under continuous pressure, which is a huge risk, especially against Bayern.
The gap in quality, form, and individual attacking potential is too great for Freiburg to compete. Bayern is powerful at home, Kane is on an unstoppable streak, and the team plays flawlessly.
1 & T1 2+ (Bayern to Win & Bayern Over1.5)
Predicted CS: 3:0
:
:
vs 
Dortmund vs Stuttgart
Dortmund is entering the derby in 3rd place with 21 points, staying strong in the upper part of the table, but their form has started to drop after a tough loss to Manchester City and a draw with Hamburg.
At home, they are much stronger, with four wins and one draw in their last five matches, playing compactly and winning narrowly like 1:0 against Köln, 1:0 against Wolfsburg, and 3:0 against Union Berlin.
In attack, the team relies on Guirassy, who carries most of the load with 5 goals, while Brandt and Adeyemi contribute with 2 goals each, providing width. However, their offensive output is far below their usual standards. They have a great attack, but sometimes it seems like the team depends on individual moments. Still, at home, they maintain a steady rhythm and regularly control the pace.
Stuttgart comes into the match from 4th place, also with 21 points. The team has four wins and one loss in their last five matches and looks offensively diverse, with a style of play that easily creates chances. In their last round, they triumphed over Augsburg, and in the Europa League, they defeated Feyenoord. Even in their losses, like against Leipzig, they remain competitive. The attack shines with the trio of Demirovic, Tomas, and Undav, each scoring 3 goals, making the team quite unpredictable. Mittelstadt and El Khannouss from the bench add value and create extra danger.
However, their away form is inconsistent, with convincing wins but also blunders like losses to Basel and Fenerbahce in the Europa League, showing that the team can vary depending on the opponent’s rhythm.
Both teams are tied on points, Dortmund plays much more steadily at home, while Stuttgart struggles away against physically strong and organized teams. Dortmund rarely concedes goals at home in recent weeks, but Stuttgart almost always finds a way to score.
GG (BTTS-Yes)
Predicted CS: 2:1
:
:
vs 
Heidenheim vs B. Monchengladbach
Heidenheim enters the Bundesliga as the last-placed team, sitting at 18th with only 5 points. They are in a deep crisis and have the worst goal difference in the league at 8:23. Their form is terrible, having only earned two points in the last five matches, with disastrous losses like 0:6 against Leverkusen and 1:3 against Hoffenheim. At home, they show minimal strength, but they still face major defensive issues, easily conceding goals and often collapsing in the second half. Their attack is limited, with Schimmer and Conteh being the only ones who have contributed a little, and the team generally struggles to create chances and seems to lack ideas when trying to organize an attack against stronger opponents.
Mönchengladbach is 12th with 9 points, but they have a much better momentum than the home team, winning their last two matches. They have been inconsistent away, but their convincing 0:4 victory over St. Pauli and solid performances against Leverkusen and Stuttgart show that the team has stability and offensive potential.
Tabakovic is in great form with 6 goals and is a major threat, while Engelhardt, Machino, and Honorat provide width in the attack with their speed and dynamism, which will be hard for Heidenheim to defend against. Gladbach plays more organized, with a better balance between lines, and their recent results show growing confidence, especially in transition.
On the other hand, Heidenheim is in free fall, lacking stability and having the weakest defense in the league, while Gladbach is on the rise with a more precise attack, greater individual class, and better collective rhythm.
X2 & T2 2+
(Draw or Mönchengladbach to Win & Mönchengladbach Over1.5)
Predicted CS: 3:1
:
:
vs 
Wolfsburg vs Bayer Leverkusen
Wolfsburg is in 14th place with 8 points and a goal difference of 12:18. After playing 10 matches this season, they have achieved two wins, two draws, and unfortunately, six losses. At home, things aren’t any better, with three consecutive losses, all due to serious defensive mistakes. The attack often looks static and lacks a clear finish. Amoura leads the attack with 4 goals, but the others, Svanberg and Daghim, who have each scored 2 goals, haven’t been consistent. The team concedes goals too easily, especially after quick plays, and the drop in confidence is clear. Wolfsburg struggles to maintain a lead even when they play decently, and their poor form is dragging the team down further.
Leverkusen enters the match ranked 5th with 20 points and a goal difference of 24:14, in a much better position and with significantly greater offensive strength. The team dominated against Heidenheim with a score of 6:0 and secured a solid victory against Benfica in the Champions League. Even the loss to Bayern did not affect their strong performance. Schick is the top scorer with 5 goals, Grimaldo has 4 and makes a huge impact from the left side, while Poku and Tapsoba add extra depth in the finishing phase.
When playing away, Leverkusen showcases excellent, direct, and consistent football, with great pressing and quick solutions in attack. The difference in pace, quality, and stability is clearly in their favor.
On the other hand, Wolfsburg is in free fall, defensively vulnerable and lacking control, while Leverkusen arrives in great form, more efficient and much more stable.
2 (Bayer Leverkusen to Win)
Predicted CS: 1:3
:
:
vs 
FC Koln vs Eintracht Frankfurt
FC Kоln enters this match in 9th place with 14 points, and their form has been inconsistent, with only two wins in the last five matches. Even though they have had some drops in their results, the team looks much more competitive at home, as their victories against Freiburg, Hamburger SV, and the draw with Augsburg show that Koln still has a solid home game.
El Mala and Kaminski, who each have 4 goals this season, are the key players in the attack, while Bulter and Thielmann also contribute with two goals each. Overall, Koln plays directly, with intense attacks from the wings, but their biggest issue is their unstable defense, having conceded 15 goals in 10 matches, which often leaves them without points in games they could have controlled
Eintracht Frankfurt is currently in 7th place with 17 points and they are coming in with a much better performance compared to Köln. The team plays solid defense and is very disciplined in the midfield, with their top scorers Burkardt, who has 6 goals, and Uzun, with 5, making them one of the most dangerous attacking duos in the league.
When playing away, Frankfurt has had mixed results, achieving a big win against Monchengladbach but also suffering a convincing loss to Atletico Madrid in the Champions League, showing that they can be unpredictable as guests. However, the quality of Doan and Bahoya in creating plays, along with the reliable performances of Knauff and Koch, makes them very compact. They know how to control the game, punish mistakes during transitions, and play tactically mature against weaker defenses.
We expect a dynamic match where Köln will try to dominate offensively, but the more skilled, organized, and efficient Frankfurt has the advantage for a win. We anticipate at least three goals during the match.
3+ (Over 2.5)
Predicted CS: 1:2
:
:
vs 
RB Leipzig vs Werder Bremen
RB Leipzig is in 2nd place in the Bundesliga with 22 points, showing their consistency and offensive strength. The team plays fast-paced soccer with high intensity and often attacks the opponent’s penalty area.
At home, they are especially convincing, with wins over Stuttgart, Hamburg, and Koln proving this. Leipzig is one of the most offensive teams with 20 goals scored, and Baumgartner and Romulo Cardoso are the key players, with 5 and 4 goals respectively. Their stability in the midfield and aggressive pressing allow them to control the pace of the game. Even though their last loss to Hoffenheim was a setback, Leipzig seems ready to get back on the winning track against a rival with inconsistent form.
Werder Bremen is currently in 8th place with 15 points, and their season so far has been a mix of solid performances and unexpected drops. The team can be competitive, especially at home, but their away results are much weaker, with convincing losses to Bayern and Eintracht Frankfurt revealing their defensive weaknesses when playing on the road.
Even though they have a positive streak with five matches unbeaten, most of those games were played at home. Stage, Schmid, and Mbungula are the standout attacking players. However, their issues with transitions and frequent defensive mistakes could be a serious handicap against Leipzig.
Leipzig has a clear advantage due to their form, home ground, and better defensive stability. Werder has the quality to score, but it will be tough for them to keep up with Leipzig’s pace.
1 (RB Leipzig to Win)
Predicted CS: 3:1
:
:
vs 
St. Pauli vs Union Berlin
St. Pauli is coming into this match in poor shape, having only 7 points and sitting in the relegation zone. Their form is bad with 7 consecutive losses, and after playing 10 matches, they have scored 9 goals while conceding 20. The team has serious issues in attack, with only a few players like Hountondji and Sinani providing any offensive threat, while the rest of the team seems limited and lacks real creativity. However, their biggest weakness is the defense, which suffers from frequent individual mistakes and slow reactions during counterattacks.
Union Berlin, on the other hand, seems stable and competitive this season. Even though they are only in 11th place with 12 points, the team plays well in most of their matches. In the last 4 rounds, they have lost only once and managed to draw with Bayern and Freiburg. The strongest part of the team is their offense with Ansah and Doekhi, who have scored 4 goals each, and Burke with 3 goals. When playing away, Union isn’t perfect, but they show good intensity, winning against Frankfurt and playing well against Leverkusen, even though they lost that match. The team has a better midfield than St. Pauli, a better balance, and a much sharper transition.
St. Pauli is in poor form and doesn’t provide any offensive or defensive solutions. In contrast, Union has a functional attack and a more tactically organized game.
2 (Union Berlin to Win)
Predicted CS: 0:2
Published:
:
:
To track how teams have progressed, you can compare this round with Bundesliga Matchweek 10 predictions and preview the next set of fixtures in Bundesliga Matchweek 12 predictions.