A victory for visitors Bayern Munich against RB Leipzig on Saturday at Red Bull Arena would secure the Bundesliga title.
Leipzig are in fifth place with 49 points following their 4-0 defeat against Eintracht Frankfurt on April 26, while Bayern’s tally of 75 points is eight more than second-placed Bayer Leverkusen with just three matches remaining.
We say: RB Leipzig 2-2 Bayern Munich
Even without talisman Kane, Bayern can still field a formidable attacking unit and should have enough firepower to score more than once.
However, it is difficult to look past the Bavarians’ depleted backline, and Leipzig could plausibly find some joy in the final third.
> Bundesliga preview: RB Leipzig vs Bayern
Hosts Borussia Monchengladbach could keep their slim hopes of European football alive if they beat Hoffenheim at Borussia Park on Saturday in their third last Bundesliga game of the season.
Ninth-placed Die Fohlen have 44 points following their 4-3 defeat at the hands of Holstein Kiel on April 26 and are four points from a European spot, while Hoffenheim are fourth last in 15th place with 30 points but will secure safety if they win and Heidenheim fail to win on Friday.
We say: Borussia Monchengladbach 2-2 Hoffenheim
It would not be surprising to see both sides create several chances due to the clubs’ injury issues, and it is difficult to see either keeping a clean sheet.
While Borussia Monchengladbach have not been particularly strong at home, Hoffenheim have failed to impress on the road, and Saturday’s clash may end with the spoils shared.
> Bundesliga preview: Borussia M’bach vs Hoffenheim
An der Alten Forsterei is set to host a crucial clash in the Bundesliga‘s race for Europe when a resilient Union Berlin welcome in-form Werder Bremen on Saturday.
Die Eisernen will be looking to extend their unbeaten run to eight games, while Die Werderaner will be hoping to make it five wins from their last six.
We say: Union Berlin 1-2 Werder Bremen
Union may be lacking in wins recently, but their resilience suggests that Werder may find it difficult to break them down on Saturday.
That being said, the visitors’ form both at home and on the road has been impressive during the run in, and given their ambitions of making the top six, they will be motivated to take all three points this weekend.
> Bundesliga preview: Union Berlin vs Werder Bremen
St Pauli could secure Bundesliga survival on Saturday at Millerntor-Stadion, but they will have to avoid defeat against visitors Stuttgart to have a chance.
The hosts are in 14th place with 31 points and are six points ahead of the 16th-placed relegation playoff spot with three games left to play, while Stuttgart are in 11th place with 41 points and their hopes of European football all but ended after losing 1-0 against Heidenheim on April 26.
We say: St Pauli 2-1 Stuttgart
While St Pauli have struggled to prevent their opponents from scoring in recent weeks, their overall defensive record is outstanding.
Stuttgart’s form in the Bundesliga has been poor, and they may encounter difficulties against the hosts’ stubborn back three.
> Bundesliga preview: St Pauli vs Stuttgart
In the Bundesliga‘s third last matchweek, hosts Borussia Dortmund will hope to maintain their hopes of qualifying for the Champions League by beating Wolfsburg on Saturday at Signal Iduna Park.
BVB’s 3-2 victory against Hoffenheim on April 26 means they come into the weekend in sixth place with 48 points, whereas the Wolves are in 12th place with 39 points after losing 1-0 against Freiburg on the same date.
We say: Borussia Dortmund 3-1 Wolfsburg
Dortmund’s impressive performances have given them a real chance of Champions League football, and they will be confident of seeing past Wolfsburg.
The visitors have little to play for and considering they have struggled recently, they may come to Signal Iduna Park deflated.
> Bundesliga preview: Dortmund vs Wolfsburg
