Bundesliga, a professional football league in Germany, has fans around the globe. Each Bundesliga game has never left the stadium without creating a massive enthusiasm among the crowd. The 2024-25 Bundesliga season is nothing short for fun and entertainment. The Matchday 18 of the 2024-25 Bundesliga Matchup that held recently has featured both cheerful and miserable moments. There were two Bundesliga games in the recent week, one held on weekdays and the other on weekends. Both the Matchdays were filled with a roller coaster of emotions and game tactics. So, this Matchday 19 is also expected to contain more exciting and despairing moments. Let’s wait for this week’s showdown and enjoy what happens inside the stadium. Before that, let’s quickly look at the results of the prior matchday’s game. Here’s a brief about the Matchday 18:
The Eintracht Frankfurt made a good attempt on their home field, which resulted in a 2-0 victory over Dortmund. Conversely, the Heidenheim side, who got their home team advantage for Matchday 18, has lost the battle against FC St. Pauli with a 0-2 score. Bayern Munich and Wolfsburg had a healthy struggle, which ended in a close 3-2 victory for Bayern. The Holstein Kiel scored only a lone goal against Hoffenheim, where the game ended in a 1-3 loss for Holstein. The Stuttgart side gave a massive treat for their fans with about four goals to their side. Also, the Stuttgart team demonstrated a fantabulous defense for the day, stopping the Freiburg team from scoring goals.
The clash between Bochum and Leipzig teams had a 3-3 end, which remains a decent game from both sides. Leverkusen’s side defeated the Monchengladbach with a 3-1 goal, and the Union Berlin defeated Mainz with a 2-1 score. Despite their home team advantage, the Werder Bremen lost the game over Augsburg with a 0-2 score. This was the result of each team on Matchday 19. With these results and Bundesliga standings in line, let’s look onto the Bundesliga schedule and predictions for the Matchday 19. With this, also get interesting facts about your favourite sports in our website.
Predictions:
VfL Wolfsburg vs. Holstein Kiel
Matchday 19 of the 2024-25 Bundesliga Showdown will feature a battle between the Holstein Kiel and VfL Wolfsburg teams. The past head-to-head clashes between the Wolfsburg and Holstein teams have shown a positive status for the Wolfsburg side. Let’s wait and see whether this matchup will end up with a similar positivity for Wolfsburg or if Holstein will try to get out of their misfortunes.
Match and Team Details:
- Date: January 24, 2025 (Friday)
- Time: 02:30 PM EST | 07:30 PM GMT | 01:00 AM IST (Next Day)
- Venue: Volkswagen Arena, Wolfsburg, Germany.
- Standings: VfL Wolfsburg – 7th position; Holstein Kiel – 17th position
This game is ready to excite the crowd with plenty of exciting moments as one team is coming from quite a decent position and the other one from the bottom of the Bundesliga Standings. Yes, the teams will resemble the game tactics from where they come. So, the Wolfsburg team, which has maintained its dominancy in prior meetings over the Holstein team, is going to have a positive result. However, the game can have its twist and might even end up with Holstein occupying the victory.
Also, the Holstein side’s recent form is too unsteady, swinging between wins and losses. In their very recent matchup, the Holstein Kiel caused a big disappointment to their home crowd by leaving the Hoffenheim team to take the victory. The defensive side of the Holstein team can make better moves if they want to produce better results in future games. On the opposite side, the Wolfsburg team has shown nice offensive moves in recent games, where Mohamed Amoura even scored two goals for his team in the recent loss over the first-placed Bayern Munich. Their defense is also no short of talent. Added to the home team advantage, the Wolfsburg team stands a better chance to win this battle with at least two or three goals.
FSV Mainz 05 vs. VfB Stuttgart
The VfB Stuttgart team will face FSV Mainz for the Matchday 19 of the 2024-25 Bundesliga Showdown. The last time these teams met, the game ended with a 3-3 draw, which remains quite a decent ending. Since both Mainz and Stuttgart teams are closely competitive, this game will likely resemble a similar result. Let’s wait and watch this showdown that awaits to unwrap many exciting happenings.
Match and Team Details:
- Date: January 25, 2025 (Saturday)
- Time: 09:30 AM EST | 02:30 PM GMT | 08:00 PM IST
- Venue: MEWA ARENA, Mainz, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
- Standings: FSV Mainz – 6th position; VfB Stuttgart – 4th position
As mentioned, this clash will be more fantabulous since both teams have plenty of talent. The Mainz team is heading to this clash to bounce back from their recent 2-1 loss against Union Berlin. Nadiem Amiri scored the lone goal for Mainz in that matchup. Despite their nice offensive side, the Mainz team has recently been seen losing quite a few games. So, a few alterations on their offensive unit can help the team maintain its position in the standings.
On the contrary, the VfB Stuttgart enters this game with a splendid 4-0 win against SC Freiburg. In that clash, the Stuttgart team maintained about 57% possessions, where seven of the 12 shots were on target. The Stuttgart team is on a four-game unbeaten streak and is likely to continue with the same trend. The Stuttgart team holds sufficient talents on either side of the field. This likely causes Stuttgart to attempt another victory in this clash. But the Mainz team, which has their home team advantage, will also try their best to end this game positively. Hence, this game will be thrilling until the very end, and both teams are expected to end this clash in a draw.
RB Leipzig vs. Bayer 04 Leverkusen
The Leverkusen and Leipzig teams will face off on Matchday 19 of the 2024-25 Bundesliga Showdown. The teams last met in a very close battle. Both teams are currently in fair positions in the Bundesliga Standings, so a decent climax is expected for this game.
Match and Team Details:
- Date: January 25, 2025 (Saturday)
- Time: 09:30 AM EST | 02:30 PM GMT | 08:00 PM IST
- Venue: Red Bull Arena Leipzig, Germany
- Standings: RB Leipzig – 5th position; Bayer Leverkusen – 2nd position
The Leverkusen team has been featuring fantastic moves from the start of the season, where they currently sit in second place in the Bundesliga standings with just four points difference from the first-place Bayern. Hence, the Leverkusen side is expected to end this season in an excellent spot. The recent matchup of the Leverkusen team ended in a 3-1 victory over the Monchengladbach, in which Florian Wirtz encountered two goals and Patrik with one goal. The Leverkusen team is on a twelve-game winning streak, which is extremely impressive. They stand in the best state on either side of the field and are expected to demonstrate one such battle for this game.
In the meantime, the Leipzig team is another notable rival of the season. The team heads into this clash after a 3-3 draw against Bochum. In that clash, the Leipzig team maintained about 56% possessions, where only three of eleven shots entered target. The recent form of the Leipzig team is not that satisfying, where they have won only one of their recent four games. Sometimes, their defensive unit resembles a weak posture and leaves the opponents to score and win the game. So, the Leipzig team needs a quick bounce back to turn around things. Hence, this clash will likely favor the Leverkusen side.
FC Augsburg vs. FC Heidenheim
Matchday 19 of the 2024-25 Bundesliga Showdown will feature a battle between Augsburg and Heidenheim. Both teams have made average attempts in recent matchups and are in a disappointing position in the Bundesliga standings. Let’s wait and see whether both teams will try to bounce back in their forthcoming clashes.
Match and Team Details:
- Date: January 25, 2025 (Saturday)
- Time: 09:30 AM EST | 02:30 PM GMT | 08:00 PM IST
- Venue: WWK ARENA, Augsburg, Bavaria, Germany
- Standings: Augsburg – 12th position; Heidenheim – 16th position
The Heidenheim team was a great contender for the 2023-24 Bundesliga seasons, ending the season in eighth place. But for this season, the Heidenheim football club is no longer the same, where they currently own the 16th place in the standings with just 14 points, just four points higher than the last-placed team. So, the Heidenheim team needs a definite turnaround since they have crossed half the season. The team enters this clash with a recent 0-2 loss over FC St. Pauli, where this loss occurred in their home stadium. For this clash, the Heidenheim team is expected to resemble one such bland side if they do not bounce back on their defensive end.
The Augsburg team, on the other hand, comes into this battle after a decent 0-2 win against Werder Bremen, in which Samuel Essende encountered both goals for the team. In that clash, the Augsburg side maintained only 29% possessions, but four of their nine shots entered target. After a three-game losing streak in a row, the Augsburg team somehow managed to bounce back with a two-game winning streak in the prior week. Their defensive unit was suitable for the last two battles, which stopped the opponents from scoring even one goal. Hence, the Augsburg side is also expected to maintain a similar position in this game.
SC Freiburg vs. FC Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich team will square off against SC Freiburg on the Matchday 19 of the 2024-25 Bundesliga Showdown. The Bayern Munich team is no less for talents; they gear up every season with massive actions. This season also remains to be one such memorable season for the Bayern side. They are currently on a five-game winning streak. There is considerable curiosity about whether Bayern will continue with their winning streaks or whether the Freiburg team will use their home team advantage to defeat Bayern Munich in this clash.
- Date: January 25, 2025 (Saturday)
- Time: 09:30 AM EST | 02:30 PM GMT | 08:00 PM IST
- Venue: Europa-Park Stadion, Freiburg, Germany
- Standings: SC Freiburg – 8th position; Bayern Munich – 1st position
Bayern Munich enters this battle with a 3-2 win against Wolfsburg, where Leon Goretzka netted two goals, and Michael Olise netted the remaining one goal. In that clash, the Bayern team maintained about 73% possessions, and about ten of their 25 shots entered the target. The Bayern team’s end is too good, which is seen by the fact that the team has scored about 15 goals in the recent four Bundesliga games. Their defensive end also remains more solid, where the last three of four games witnessed no goals from the opponents. The Bayern Munich always proves why they earn a top spot in the standings. So, this week will add another victory for the Bayerns’.
On the contrary, the Freiburg team has unfortunately lost their recent game with a disappointing 4-0 loss against the Stuttgart side. In that clash, the Freiburg team had 43% possessions, but none of their four shots were on target. The last two games of the Freiburg team were a great disaster, where the defensive unit featured a dissatisfying game. Using the home team advantage for this clash, the team can emerge with some quality skills. But still, the Bayern Munich side hopes to deliver their tactics and win this battle with at least two or three goals.
Borussia Dortmund vs. Werder Bremen
Borussia Dortmund will play host to Werder Bremen for the Matchday 19 of the 2024-25 Bundesliga Showdown. The last time these teams met, the clash ended with a scoreless draw, in which Nico Schlotterbeck was provided with a red card. Both teams fall one behind the other in the Bundesliga Standings. So, this game is likely to have a close result.
- Date: January 25, 2025 (Saturday)
- Time: 09:30 AM EST | 02:30 PM GMT | 08:00 PM IST
- Venue: Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
- Standings: Borussia Dortmund – 10th position; Werder Bremen – 9th position
The Werder Bremen team is entering this clash without a victory in their last three games, the last of which ended with a 0-2 loss against Augsburg. In that loss against Augsburg, Werder Bremen maintained about 71% possessions, but only two of their 20 shots entered the target. Since Werder Bremen holds a nice away record for this season, they can turn things around for this battle.
On the other hand, the Borussia Dortmund team has been a great disappointment this season. They have ended the 2023-24 Bundesliga season in the top five but bounced down to the tenth position. Throughout the 18 matches played, the Dortmund team won seven, lost seven, and drew the remaining four. Remarkably, their recent form is too unsteady, as they have won only a single game in the recent eight matches. Therefore, the team must make a decisive bounce back on either side of the field to avoid such a mess in future games.
Borussia Mönchengladbach vs. VfL Bochum
The VfL Bochum will visit Borussia for a head-to-head clash against Mönchengladbach on Matchday 19 of the 2024-25 Bundesliga Showdown. Despite their upsetting positions in the Bundesliga Standings, the VfL Bochum provided a tough battle for their opponents in their prior matchup. For this game, great curiosity arises to watch whether the Bochum side will defeat the Borussia side or fall prey to them.
- Date: January 25, 2025 (Saturday)
- Time: 12:30 PM EST | 05:30 PM GMT | 11:00 PM IST
- Venue: Borussia-Park, Mönchengladbach, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
- Standings: Borussia Mönchengladbach – 11th position; VfL Bochum – 18th position
The VfL Bochum enters this clash after a decent 3-3 draw against RB Leipzig, where Myron Boadu was the one to score all three goals. This hattrick shot from Boadu has set a tremendous record for the Bochum team after a long time. So, very high expectations are set on Boadu for the upcoming games. The Bochum side should likely make a decisive turnaround on the defensive end to get better rankings. The Borussia Mönchengladbach, on the opposite side, enters this game after a 3-1 loss against Leverkusen, where Tim Kleindienst netted the lone goal for Borussia. In that loss, the Mönchengladbach team maintained about 45% possessions, and four of their seven shots entered target. The Mönchengladbach side has lost each of their recent three games and has scored only two goals in those three games. The Mönchengladbach’s recent form is too shaky, and they are highly expected to turn around their failures in this clash using their home-field advantage.
Hoffenheim vs. Eintracht Frankfurt
The Hoffenheim team will play host to Eintracht Frankfurt for Matchday 19 of the 2024-25 Bundesliga Showdown. Both teams are entering this clash from two different directions, but they are still striving to make a decent victory at the end of this game. Let’s wait and watch whether both the teams will fight till the very end to take the victory home.
- Date: January 26, 2025 (Sunday)
- Time: 09:30 AM EST | 02:30 PM GMT | 08:00 PM IST
- Venue: Rhein-Neckar Arena, Sinsheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
- Standings: Hoffenheim – 15th position; Eintracht Frankfurt – 3nd position
The Hoffenheim team heads into this game with a 1-3 win against Holstein Kiel, which ended the nine-game winless streak of the Hoffenheim side. In the victory over Holstein, Adam Hložek encountered two goals, and Andrej Kramarić shot the remaining one goal. This particular victory was made possible by the nice offensive moves made by the Hoffenheim team. A similar action can save the team in this battle against the Eintracht Frankfurt.
On the opposite side, the Eintracht Frankfurt team heads into this game after a 2-0 win against Dortmund, in which Hugo Ekitike and Oscar Højlund encountered each goal. The Eintracht team has missed the winning track in recent times. But they gave a quick bounce back and turned around things. Currently, the Frankfurt team sits in third place with three wins. They hold one of the best defences in the league, which can stop the Hoffenheim team from scoring in this matchup. Hence, this clash is highly anticipated for the Eintracht Frankfurt team to win this matchup.
FC St. Pauli vs. FC Union Berlin
Prepare for a thrilling clash in Matchday 19 of the 2024-25 Bundesliga as Union Berlin squares off against St. Pauli. In their last encounter, Union Berlin edged out St. Pauli with a narrow 1-0 victory, thanks to their home advantage. This time, the tables turn as the match is set to take place at St. Pauli’s home ground, adding extra pressure on the hosts to leverage their home-field edge and seek redemption. Will St. Pauli rise to the occasion and secure a victory on their turf?
- Date: January 26, 2025 (Sunday)
- Time: 11:30 AM EST | 04:30 PM GMT | 10:00 PM IST
- Venue: Millerntor-Stadion, Hamburg, Germany
- Standings: FC St. Pauli – 14th position; FC Union Berlin – 13th position
Union Berlin and St. Pauli teams are placed one behind the other in the Bundesliga Standings with just three points difference. So, this clash will be thrilling between these closely competitive teams until the end. The Union Berlin ended the recent game with a 2-1 win against Mainz, where Benedict Hollerbach and Robert Skov netted each goal for Union Berlin. The Berlin side had 33% possessions in this matchup, and four of their 12 shots were entered as targets. The Union Berlin has not displayed satisfying games recently, and they are likely to struggle for this clash on either end.
The St. Pauli team enters this game with a 0-2 win against Heidenheim, in which the Pauli team had 40% possessions, and four of their seven shots were on target. The Pauli team has also not had very satisfying games from the start of the season. Both the offensive and defensive ends of the team are unsteady, which is disappointing. Therefore, this game is highly expected to end in a scoreless draw, or each team might score a goal to end this game in a draw.
