If you asked sports betting fans on which clubs would end up relegated at the end of the Bundesliga season, many will include Koln in the list. The Billy Goats lost their scoring power in the summer and struggled to win games in the domestic league.
However, the changing of the years saw a reversal of fortunes for Koln. They won a string of three games under the tutelage of Stefan Ruthenbeck and are looking to get out of the drop zone. While they face a tough challenge against online betting favourites Borussia Dortmund, fans can’t help but be drawn to this match out of all the games in the coming game week.
WEEK 21 SATURDAY:
FC Koln vs Borussia Dortmund
Dortmund are at risk of slipping out of the Top Six if they fail to win at the RheinEnergieStadion. However, their last three games have been draws against lower-ranked competitions. Koln’s current form should at least secure the hosts a draw. With that being said, Koln +0.50 @ 2.04 is a good bet to make.
Hertha Berlin vs Hoffenheim
This mid-table clash is an exciting prospect for both teams, as a win here could shoot them up to eighth. Both sides are struggling to snag victories since the turn of the year, but we can expect Marc Uth to make his presence felt.
SC Freiburg vs Bayer Leverkusen
Nils Petersen is doing a lot of hard work for Freiburg, scoring many of the hosts’ goals in their recent games. Bayer Leverkusen’s defence will be all on him as they try to extend their Bundesliga winning streak to three games.
Schalke 04 vs Werder Bremen
Schalke bounced back on their stumbles earlier this year with a convincing win against Stuttgart. Their attempt to return to second continues when they host Bremen. The visitors haven’t won any of the league games they have played this year, so this is a sure win for the hosts.
Mainz 05 vs Bayern Munich
Bayern haven’t lost a single game, be it in Germany or Europe, since November, so I doubt a relegation-threatened Mainz could even pose a challenge to the defending champions. Even if Yoshinori Muto sneaks in a goal or two, I don’t see the hosts doing anything other than shining the boots of Robert Lewandowski. Punters should not hesitate to choose Bayern -1.75 @ 2.00.
Wolfsburg vs Stuttgart
Stuttgart’s defence have been leaky after conceding five goals in the last two games. Wolfsburg should capitalise on their weak back line and score some goals. Liverpool loanee Divock Origi should make his presence felt here and score more goals.
WEEK 21 SUNDAY:
Borussia Monchengladbach vs RB Leipzig
Leipzig’s atrocious form since December saw them drop out of the Champions League spots, so Ralph Hasenhuttl and his young team need to step up the pace and win against Monchengladbach. Timo Werner may score goals for them, but the defence needs to make sure the struggling Monchengladbach offence stay that way: struggling.
I see an easy win for the Red Bulls, so Leipzig Draw No Bet @ 2.08 is a no-brainer.
Augsburg vs Eintracht Frankfurt
Frankfurt’s quiet rise to the Champions League places is sending supporters and punters on a rollercoaster ride. Their fans will be hopeful that they keep this spot when they host an Augsburg side struggling to find any consistency.
WEEK 21 MONDAY:
Hamburger SV vs Hannover 96
Hamburg find themselves fighting for their lives once again after a short surge out of the table. They will try to outplay Hannover 96 at home but will face difficulty in containing Niclas Fullkrug and Martin Harnik.
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