Bundesliga Predictions Matchweek 9 of the 2025/26 Bundesliga season, running from October 31 to November 2, lines up another compelling slate of fixtures with storylines at both ends of the table.
The action starts on Friday night, as Augsburg host Dortmund at the WWK Arena. The hosts will bank on home intensity, while Dortmund look to lay down an early marker and keep their momentum rolling into November.
Saturday’s 15:30 block is stacked. Heidenheim welcome Eintracht Frankfurt in a clash of contrasting styles, and Mainz face Werder Bremen with valuable mid-table points on the line. RB Leipzig meet Stuttgart in a high-octane duel that could tilt the top-four picture, while St. Pauli take on Borussia Mönchengladbach in a test of attacking verve. Rounding out the window, Union Berlin meet Freiburg in what should be a physical, finely balanced encounter.
Under the Saturday evening lights, Bayern Munich host Bayer Leverkusen at 18:30 — the headline tie of the round. With top-spot implications and plenty of firepower on show, this one could swing the title narrative as autumn turns.
Sunday keeps the drama coming. FC Köln face Hamburger SV at 15:30 in a fixture thick with urgency, before Wolfsburg meet Hoffenheim at 17:30 to close the weekend — a matchup with European ambitions quietly in play for both clubs.
With heavyweight showdowns and delicate mid-table battles across three days, Matchweek 9 is poised to add fresh twists to an already gripping Bundesliga campaign.
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Augsburg vs Dortmund
After eight matches played, Augsburg the Sandro Wagner team has two wins, one draw, and five losses, scoring 12 goals and allowing 20. In the last round, they suffered a heavy defeat against RB Leipzig with a score of 0:6, highlighting their weak defense and lack of compactness in their play.
In attack, Rieder stands out with two goals and two assists, while Essende and Tietz each have one goal. The midfield contributes with Komur scoring two goals, and Jakic and Fellhauer each adding one. At home, the team has one win and three losses, indicating a need for more reliable performances in front of their fans. The team must stabilize their defense and find a stronger structure in their game if they want to avoid a struggle for survival.
Dortmund is in 7th place with 17 points, just one less than Stuttgart. After eight matches, Niko Kovac’s team has five wins, two draws, and one loss, and they celebrated a 1-0 victory against FC Koln last round. The team scored 14 goals and only conceded 6, making them one of the strongest defenses in the league.
Guirassy leads the attack with four goals, while Adeyemi and Beier each have two. The midfield is productive, with Brandt contributing two goals and two assists, and Nmecha and Svensson each scoring once. On the road, Dortmund has played four matches, with a record of two wins, one draw, and one loss. The team appears stable, tactically mature, and has a good balance between offense and defense, making them a serious contender for the top spots in the standings.
Dortmund will maintain high possession and apply pressure on the opponent’s goal. Augsburg will defend compactly and try to counter quickly, but it will be hard for them to keep up with the pace of the visitors.
2 (Dortmund to Win)
Predicted CS: 1:3
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Heidenheim vs Eintracht Frankfurt
Heidenheim is currently in second to last place, 17th, with only 4 points after playing eight matches. Frank Schmidt’s team has one win, one draw, and six losses, and in the last round, they were defeated by Hoffenheim with a score of 3:1. The team has scored 7 goals but has conceded 16, which shows weaknesses in defense and a lack of finishing in attack.
Schimmer is the top scorer with two goals, while Kaufmann and Conteh each have one. The midfield, featuring Kerber, Schoppner, and Gimber, is trying to bring creativity, but the team still lacks a clear identity in their play. As the home team, Heidenheim has one win, one draw, and two losses, with a goal difference of 5:8. The team needs to quickly improve its defense and attacking precision to avoid a tough fight for survival.
Eintracht Frankfurt is currently in 6th place with 13 points after playing eight matches. The team, led by Dino Toppmoller, has four wins, one draw, and three losses, and in the last round, they celebrated a victory over St. Pauli with a score of 2:1. The team plays efficient football, scoring 21 goals and conceding 18, averaging nearly five goals per match. In attack,
Burkardt stands out with six goals, Knauff has two, and Chaibi is a creative link with one goal and five assists. The midfield is strong, with Uzun Can contributing five goals and four assists, while Bahoya and Doan each have two. Away from home, Frankfurt has two wins, one draw, and one loss. The team shows offensive power and variety in attack, and if they can stabilize their defense, they could easily join the fight for European positions.
Eintracht will impose a high tempo with pressing and quick transitions. Heidenheim will start defensively and play direct balls to the attack. Eintracht plays efficient matches, entering the game as favorites, but we can expect at least 3 goals during the match.
3+ (Over 2.5)
Predicted CS: 1:2
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Mainz vs Werder Bremen
Mainz is currently in 16th place with 4 points and is in the relegation zone. After eight matches, Bo Henriksen’s team has one win, one draw, and six losses, including four consecutive defeats. In the last round, they lost to Stuttgart 2:1. The team has scored 9 goals and conceded 16, showing weaknesses in their defense.
In attack, Sieb stands out with two goals, while Amiri is the most effective midfielder with three goals. Additionally, four players have scored one goal each, but the team still lacks enough cohesion in their offense. As the home team, Mainz has suffered four losses in four matches, with a goal difference of 3:8. The team urgently needs to improve its defensive play and finishing if it wants to avoid a long struggle for survival.
Werder Bremen is currently in 9th place with 11 points after playing eight matches. The team, led by Horst Steffen, has three wins, two draws, and three losses, which keeps them in the middle of the table. Bremen has scored 12 goals but conceded 16, showing an attacking style but also a shaky defense.
In attack, Mbangula, Grull, and Njinmah each stand out with two goals, while Schmidt has added one goal. The midfield is also productive, with Schmid and Stage each scoring two goals. At home, the team has two wins, one draw, and one loss, with a goal difference of 5:6. Bremen has width in attack and variety in scoring, but they need to strengthen their defense if they want to move up the table.
Mainz will try to use high pressing and an aggressive start, but they often leave space behind their lines. Werder will rely on organized counterattacks. Werder has not lost to Mainz in any of the last four encounters.
X2 (Draw or Werder to Win)
Predicted CS: 1:2
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RB Leipzig vs Stuttgart
RB Leipzig is in second place with 19 points after eight matches and has not lost in six games. The team, led by Ole Werner, has six wins, one draw, and one loss, and in the last round, they crushed Augsburg 0-6. Leipzig has scored 16 goals and conceded only 9, making them one of the toughest teams in the league.
Romulo stands out in attack with three goals and four assists, while Bakayoko has two, and both Nusa and Diomande have one each. The midfield is led by Baumgartner with five goals, while Baku and Ouedraogo provide stability and offensive depth. At home, Leipzig has won all three matches with a goal difference of 7-2. The team looks disciplined, efficient, and mature, and with this form, they are a serious contender for the championship title.
Stuttgart has had a great start to the season and is currently in 3rd place with 18 points, just one point behind RB Leipzig. The team, led by Sebastian Hoeness, has achieved six wins and two draws after eight matches, and they are on a five-game winning streak. In the last round, they defeated Mainz 2-1. The team has scored 13 goals and conceded 7, making them one of the most balanced teams in the league.
In attack, Demirovic stands out with three goals, Tiago Tomas has two, and both Fuhrich and Undav have one each. The midfield is effective with El Khannouss scoring two goals, while Andres and Stiller each have one. As a visitor, Stuttgart has two wins and two losses with a goal difference of 7:6. The team plays confidently, efficiently, and with great self-belief, making them a serious contender for the top spot.
Leipzig will control possession and attack with quick rotations through the middle and side breakthroughs. Stuttgart will try to respond with fast counterattacks and pressing in the midfield. It will be an intense match with little room for error, and we expect at least 3 goals during the game.
3+ (Over 2.5)
Predicted CS: 2:1
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St. Pauli vs B. Monchengladbach
St. Pauli is in 14th place with 7 points after eight matches and is just above the relegation zone. The team, led by Alexander Blessin, has two wins, one draw, and five losses, with five of those losses being in a row. In the last match, they lost to Eintracht Frankfurt 2-0. The team has scored 8 goals but has conceded 14, which shows they have issues with defense and are not very effective in attack.
Hountondji is the top scorer with three goals, while Sinani has two, and both Smith and Dzwigala have one each. At home, they have one win and three losses, highlighting the need for better performances on their own field. The team needs to stabilize their defense and improve their attacking efficiency to avoid getting involved in the fight for survival.
B. Monchengladbach is currently in last place, 18th, with only 3 points and no wins after eight matches. The team, led by Seoane Gerardo, has three draws and five losses, and in the last round, they lost to Bayern Munich with a score of 0:3. The team is facing serious issues both in attack and defense, having scored only 6 goals while conceding 18, which makes it one of the weakest defenses in the league.
The most effective player is Haris Tabakovic with three goals, while Ranos, Engelhardt, and Castrop each have one. Monchengladbach struggles to create chances and finish them, which deepens their crisis. As a visitor, they have no wins, with one draw and two losses. The team urgently needs to stabilize its defense and improve its attacking efficiency if it wants to avoid a fight for survival.
Both teams are in poor form and have significant defensive weaknesses, so we expect to see a balanced match with both teams sharing one point.
X (Draw)
Predicted CS: 1:1
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Union Berlin vs Freiburg
Union Berlin is in 10th place with 10 points after eight matches. The team, led by Steffen Baumgart, has three wins, one draw, and three losses, and in the last round, they lost to Werder Bremen 1-0. Their attack is decent with 11 goals scored, but the defense is a problem with 15 goals conceded.
Ansah is the top scorer with four goals and one assist, while Burke has three goals. Ilic is a key playmaker with five assists, and Khedira and Haberer provide stability in the midfield. At home, Union Berlin has two wins, one draw, and one loss, with a goal difference of 7:6. The team shows offensive potential, but to improve their ranking, they need to strengthen their defense and achieve more consistency in their results.
Freiburg is in 8th place with 9 points after eight matches. Julian Schuster’s team has two wins, three draws, and three losses, and in the last round, they were defeated by Bayer Leverkusen with a score of 2:0. The team has a solid attack with 11 goals scored, but the defense has conceded 13, which affects their results.
Matanovic and Scherhant stand out in the attack with two goals each, while Adamu has one goal and two assists. Vincenzo Grifo leads the midfield with three goals, and Eggestein adds stability and control. As a guest, Freiburg has one win, one draw, and two losses in four matches. To climb up the standings, the team needs to improve its defense and finishing in attack.
Union will start with high pressing, using a compact defense with quick counterattacks. Freiburg also has an excellent offense. The tempo will increase after the first goal, and the details in transition will be crucial.
GG (BTTS-Yes)
Predicted CS: 2:1
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Bayern Munich vs Bayer Leverkusen
Bayern Munich is dominating the Bundesliga and is in first place with a perfect 24 points after eight matches. The team, led by Vincent Kompany, has eight wins and an amazing goal difference of 30:4. In the last round, they convincingly defeated B. Monchengladbach 0:3 away from home.
Harry Kane shines in attack with 12 goals, while Luis Diaz has 5 and Gnabry has 3 goals. The midfield is just as effective, Michael Olise has 4 goals, and Karl, Kimmich, Laimer, and Pavlovic each have one. At home, they have won all four matches, scoring 17 goals and conceding only one. Bayern plays confidently, offensively, and dominates on all fronts, confirming their status as the main favorite for the title.
Bayer Leverkusen is in 5th place with 17 points, the same as Dortmund. After eight matches, Kasper Hjulmand’s team has five wins, two draws, and one loss, and they have been unbeaten for six rounds, with four consecutive victories. In the last round, they defeated Freiburg 2-0. Leverkusen has scored 18 goals and conceded 11, showing a good balance between attack and defense.
In the offense, Poku and Schick stand out with three goals each, while Kofane has two. The midfield is led by Tillman, who has scored two goals, and Hofmann and Andrich contribute with creativity and offensive support. Away from home, Leverkusen has played three matches, achieving two wins and one draw, indicating stable performances and serious ambition for the top positions.
The hosts will maintain high possession and press with quick entries into the half-space. The guests will respond with a compact midfield block and quick transitions. We expect the home team to win the match and score at least two goals.
1 & T1 2+ (Bayern Munich to Win & Bayern Munich Over1.5)
Predicted CS: 3:1
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FC Koln vs Hamburger SV
FC Kоln is in 8th place with 11 points after playing eight matches. The team, led by Lukas Kwasniok, has three wins, two draws, and three losses, and in the last round, they lost to Dortmund 1-0 away from home. The team has scored 12 goals and conceded 11, showing a balance but also a lack of consistency in their play.
In attack, Bulter and Thielmann stand out with two goals each, while Waldschmidt has one. The midfield is crucial for the offense, with Kaminski and El Mala each scoring three goals, and Martel and Johannesson adding creativity. At home, Koln has played three matches with a record of one win, one draw, and one loss. The team has potential for improvement but needs to strengthen its defense and show more efficiency in finishing.
Hamburger SV is currently in 13th place with 8 points after playing eight matches. The team, led by Merlin Polzin, has two wins, two draws, and four losses, and in the last round, they lost to Wolfsburg 0:1 at home. The squad has scored 7 goals and conceded 11, indicating issues with scoring and defense stability.
In attack, Philippe stands out with three goals, while Dompe has one. The midfield is led by Lokonga with two goals, and Remberg and Vieira bring creativity and energy to the game. Away from home, Hamburger has played four matches without a win, with two draws and two losses, showing limited offensive impact. The team needs to improve its efficiency and stabilize its defense if it wants to climb towards the middle of the table.
The host will try to control possession. HSV will defend in a compact block and rely on quick counterattacks. We expect Köln to take advantage of their home field and secure a victory.
1 (Kоln to Win)
Predicted CS: 2:1
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Wolfsburg vs Hoffenheim
Wolfsburg is currently in 8th place with 8 points after playing eight matches. The team, led by Paul Simonis, has two wins, two draws, and four losses. Last week, they ended a streak of four losses by winning against Hamburger SV with a score of 0:1 away from home. The team has scored 9 goals and conceded 13, which shows they have a decent attack but also some defensive issues.
In attack, Amoura and Daghim stand out with two goals each, while Skov Olsen and Zehnter have one goal each. The midfield contributes offensively with Arnold, Svanberg, and Majer, who each have one goal. At home, Wolfsburg has played four matches without a win, with two draws and two losses, which is an area they need to improve. The team has potential, but they need to be more consistent to stabilize themselves in the middle of the table.
Hoffenheim is currently in 7th place with 13 points after playing eight matches and is still in the race for spots that lead to Europe. The team, led by Ilzer Christian, has four wins, one draw, and three losses. In the last round, they confirmed their good form with a 3:1 victory over Heidenheim at home. The team has scored 15 goals and conceded 13, showing an attacking style but also some vulnerability in defense.
Asllani leads the attack with five goals, while Kramaric and Lemperle each have three. The midfield is productive, with Promel contributing two goals and one assist, and Toure adding one goal and playing an important role in creating chances. Away from home, Hoffenheim has an impressive record, with three wins and one loss, scoring 10 goals and only conceding four.
Wolfsburg will look to control the game with possession. Hoffenheim will use a faster pace and high pressing. This match is expected to have an open tempo and the potential for more goals.
3+ (Over 2.5)
Predicted CS: 1:2
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