Matchday 2 of the 2025–26 Bundesliga season is set to be exciting, especially with the Hamburg Derby where Hamburger SV will take on St. Pauli on Friday night. This match will kick off a weekend full of rivalries and challenges.
On Saturday, there are important games like RB Leipzig facing Heidenheim, Werder Bremen going up against Leverkusen, and in the evening, the champions Bayern Munich will visit Augsburg.
Sunday will also have great matches, including Dortmund playing against Union Berlin, Wolfsburg hosting Mainz, and FC Koln battling Freiburg. We can expect another thrilling weekend as teams aim to gain momentum in the early standings.
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Hamburger SV vs St. Pauli
Hamburger SV, which returned to the Bundesliga, played well and drew in the first round against Monchengladbach. They showed that they can be solid in defense, even though they lack creativity in attack. At home, they will rely on support from Volksparkstadion and will try to play more offensively. Robert Glatzel leads the attack, while Ludovit Reis is the main organizer in the midfield.
St. Pauli started the season with an exciting 3:3 draw against Dortmund, managing to come back from a 2-goal deficit. Fabian Hürzeler’s team has a style with high pressing and quick transitions, but their defense is their weak point. Elias Saad and Marcel Hartel are key players in the attack, and the suspension of captain Jackson Irvine will be a big loss.
Both teams have a great offense, but with some mistakes in defense, we expected to see an exciting match with at least 3 goals.
3+ (Over 2.5)
Predicted CS: 2:2
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Hoffenheim vs Eintracht Frankfurt
Hoffenheim made a big surprise by beating Leverkusen away with a score of 1:2, thanks to their effective finishing. Maximilian Beier and Andrej Kramaric are key players in the attack. For this match, Angelino’s participation is uncertain.
On the other hand, Frankfurt shone with a convincing win against Bremen, finishing 4:1. Dino Toppmöller’s team looks very well organized, with Mario Götze as the playmaker and Omar Marmoush leading the attack. Goalkeeper Kevin Trapp is a question mark for this match.
Both teams have a strong offense, and we expect at least one goal from each side, and it could also combine for at least 3 goals in the match.
GG (BTTS-Yes)
Predicted CS: 2:2
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RB Leipzig vs Heidenheim
Leipzig was shocked in the first round with a heavy loss to Bayern, 6:0, and they need to bounce back in front of their home crowd. Marco Rose will be looking for a lot more creativity from Dani Olmo and Benjamin Sesko in the finishing department, while the defense needs to show much more reliability. Captain Willi Orban is out long-term due to injury, and Haidara’s status is uncertain.
Heidenheim lost to Wolfsburg 1:3, and in this match, they will rely on their organization and fighting spirit. Frank Schmidt’s team will be looking for chances through their top scorer Tim Kleindienst and the dangerous Jan-Niklas Beste. Heidenheim might also be without Maloney for today’s game.
The home team is a big favorite in the match, and we expect them to bounce back from last week’s loss with a win in front of their fans.
1 (RB Leipzig to Win)
Predicted CS: 2:1
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Stuttgart vs B. Monchengladbach
Stuttgart started with a narrow loss to Union Berlin, and they didn’t play their best in the match against Braunschweig in the DFB Pokal, where they managed to win after a penalty shootout. Sebastian Hoeneß will rely on Serhou Guirassy in the attack, while Chris Führich will be responsible for the creativity in the game. For this match, Silas is uncertain.
Gladbach played a goalless draw with Hamburger SV and once again looked like a team that struggles to create scoring chances and lacks creativity in attack. Florian Neuhaus and Alassane Plea will be key players through whom they will try to do something more. They have no issues with absences in the team.
Stuttgart did not start the season as expected, and we hope they will achieve their first win in this competitive cycle.
1 & 3+ (Stuttgart to Win & Over2.5)
Predicted CS: 3:1
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Werder Bremen vs Bayer Leverkusen
Werder Bremen started the season with a tough loss to Frankfurt, ending 4:1, and their defense looked really weak. The team needs to find a balance between offense and defense to avoid a string of bad results. Naby Keita won’t be part of this match due to an injury.
Leverkusen lost at home to Hoffenheim with a score of 1:2 in Erik ten Hag’s debut, but the team created a lot of chances and controlled possession. Florian Wirtz and Jeremie Frimpong are key for breaking through any defense. Leverkusen will be without Exequiel Palacios who is suspended, and Patrik Schick is uncertain for this match.
Werder didn’t perform their best during the preparation period and have some defensive gaps that can easily be exploited by Leverkusen’s attackers.
2 (Leverkusen to Win)
Predicted CS: 1:2
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Augsburg vs Bayern Munich
Augsburg started off strong with a 1:3 win against Freiburg, showing great determination. However, they are now facing the best team in the league, who is also a title contender this season. For this match, Maier is injured, and Demirovic’s status is uncertain.
Bayern kicked off the season with an impressive 6:0 victory over Leipzig. Harry Kane scored, along with Michael Olise and Luis Díaz, while Vincent Kompany’s team looked powerful in every aspect. They will be without Manuel Neuer, who will be out of the team for a longer period.
Bayern is the clear favorite for this match, and we expect them to secure a win and score at least 2 goals during the game.
2 & T2 2+ (Bayern to Win & Over1.5)
Predicted CS: 0:3
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Wolfsburg vs Mainz
Wolfsburg started strong with a win away against Heidenheim, scoring 1:3, thanks to Jonas Wind’s great performance. The team looks well-organized and has a solid setup in the midfield. For today’s match, they will be without Paredes due to an injury.
Mainz lost at home to FC Koln with a score of 0:1 and seems to keep struggling to create scoring chances and finish them. Ludovic Ajorque is the only real threat in their attack. In today’s game, they will be missing Leandro Barreiro who is suspended.
Wolfsburg appears more organized and plays more disciplined, so we expect them to take advantage of their home field and secure a win.
1 (Wolfsburg to Win)
Predicted CS: 2:0
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Dortmund vs Union Berlin
Dortmund started the season with a 3:3 draw against St. Pauli, even though they were leading 2:0 and then 3:1. The attack is working well with Malen and Adeyemi, but the defense showed some big weaknesses. For today’s match, Mats Hummels is uncertain, and Sebastien Haller is still not fully fit.
Union Berlin kicked off the season with a 2:1 win against Stuttgart and remains a team that knows how to use discipline and physical fitness. Becker and Volland could be key in transitions. In today’s match, they will be without Schäfer, who will be out for a longer time.
Dortmund missed out on 3 points in the first round, but now we expect them to secure 3 points at home.
1 (Dortmund to Win)
Predicted CS: 2:1
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FC Koln vs Freiburg
FC Koln started the season with a win against Mainz, finishing 0:1. Even though the game wasn’t at a high level, they had an extra player since the 60th minute, and they scored the winning goal at the end of the match. Lukas Kwasniok’s team relies on a solid defense and quick attacks led by Steffen Tigges. They will be without Denis Huseinbasic for the match due to injury.
Freiburg was surprised at home and suffered a convincing defeat to Augsburg, losing 1:3. The midfield seemed unfocused, and the defense made serious mistakes. Vincenzo Grifo remains the most important player in attack. For today’s match, Philipp Lienhart’s status is uncertain as he plays in defense.
Both teams have a similar playing style, and we expect a close match where both teams will earn one point.
X (Draw)
Predicted CS: 1:1
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