Bundesliga 2025–26 on Matchday 18 and Past Challengers

Previous Bundesliga 2025-26 contenders have many fun-filled moments to complete. Initially, Dortmund secured a 2-0 victory over Monchengladbach in the Bundesliga 2025-26. For this purpose, Julian Brandt (10′) and Maximilian Beier (90+7′) scored for the Dortmund side. VfB Stuttgart shared tie performances with Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga 2025-26 season. Furthermore, Wolfsburg defeated SC Freiburg 3-4, where Dzenan Pejcinovic (13′, 49′, 69′) scored for the Wolfsburg side.

Goals were scored by Philipp Treu (5′), Vincenzo Grifo (56′), Jenson Seelt (71′), and Derry Scherhant (78′) for SC Freiburg. In addition, Augsburg drew with Werder in the Bundesliga 2025-26 season. Hamburger SV shared points with Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga 2025-26. While only one player scored, Albert Sambi Lokonga (19′) for the Hamburger team. Check out all sports with in-depth information and the latest updates.

Earlier Rivals

Union Berlin secured a 1-0 victory over Cologne in the 2025-26 Bundesliga. For this reason, Rav van den Berg (82′) received a red card for Köln. On the other end, Andras Schafer (90+1′) scored for Union Berlin. Furthermore, Leverkusen defeated RB Leipzig 3-1 in the Bundesliga 2025-26 season. Meanwhile, a goal was scored by Xaver Schlager (35′) for the RB Leipzig side. On the other hand, Martin Terrier (40′), Patrik Schick (44′), and Montrell Culbreath (90+7′) scored for the Leverkusen side.

However, Mainz shared points with FC St. Pauli in the Bundesliga 2025-26 season. Bayern was undefeated 4-0 against Heidenheim in the Bundesliga 2025-26. While Josip Stanisic (15′), Michael Olise (32′), Luis Diaz (86′), and Harry Kane (90+2′) scored for the Bayern side. Stay up-to-date on the football world with fresh news and up-to-the-minute information.

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Upcoming Hurdles

Werder vs Eintracht Frankfurt

Werder will face Eintracht Frankfurt on January 16, 2026, at the Weserstadion in Bremen, Germany. They are meeting for matchday 18 of the 2025-26 Bundesliga season.

Standings

• SV Werder Bremen—12th position with 17 points.
• Eintracht Frankfurt—7th position with 26 points.

Prediction

Werder shared points with Augsburg in the Bundesliga 2025-26 season. At the same time, Werder scored eight shots and zero shots on target. They have moderate possession through low passes with stable pass accuracy. On the other end, Augsburg secured ten shots and four shots on target. Their low possession is through average passes with higher-level pass accuracy.

However, Werder has completed 15 matches with four wins, five draws, and six losses in the Bundesliga table. In their last five games, Werder has three losses and two draws in the Bundesliga.

Conversely, Eintracht Frankfurt shared goals against Dortmund in the Bundesliga 2025-26 season. For this reason, Can Uzun (22′), Younes Ebnoutalib (71′), and Mahmoud Dahoud (90+2′) scored for the Eintracht Frankfurt side. Similarly, Maximilian Beier (10′), Felix Nmecha (68′), and Carney Chukwuemeka (90+6′) scored for the Dortmund team.

On the other hand, Dortmund took 15 shots, of which six were on target. Their average possession is through half passes with upper-level pass accuracy. Eintracht Frankfurt played 16 matches with seven wins, five draws, and four losses. In their last five games, Eintracht Frankfurt scored one victory, three draws, and just one loss in the Bundesliga table. Both teams will perform better to tie the state in their upcoming game.

Hoffenheim vs Leverkusen

At PreZero Arena in Sinsheim, Hoffenheim and Leverkusen will meet on January 17, 2026. Both teams are playing for matchday 18 in the Bundesliga 2025-26 showdown.

Standings

• TSG 1899 Hoffenheim—6th position with 27 points.
• Bayer 04 Leverkusen—4th position with 29 points.

Prediction

Hoffenheim shared goals with VfB Stuttgart in the Bundesliga 2025-26 season. In essence, Hoffenheim scored three shots and one shot on target. Their half-range possession is through low passes with moderate pass accuracy. On the other end, VfB Stuttgart attained nine shots and three shots on target. Their partial possession through low passes with high pass accuracy.

Likewise, Hoffenheim is participating in the Europa Conference League qualifiers and the Bundesliga league. This team has played 15 matches with eight victories, three draws, and four losses in the Bundesliga table. Hoffenheim scored two wins, two draws, and only one loss in their last five recent Bundesliga games.

Compared to Leverkusen, VfB Stuttgart defeated Leverkusen 1-4 in the Bundesliga 2025-26 season. For this reason, Jamie Leweling (7′, 45+1′), Maximilian Mittelstadt (29′), and Deniz Undav (45+2′) scored for VfB Stuttgart. Similar to the goal scored by Alejandro Grimaldo (66′) for the Leverkusen side. In essence, Leverkusen scored ten shots and four shots on target. Their average possession is through low passes with high pass accuracy. On the other end, VfB Stuttgart secured ten shots and eight shots on target.

Additionally, Leverkusen is contributing in the UEFA Champions League group stage and the Bundesliga this season. They completed 16 matches with nine wins, two draws, and five losses in the Bundesliga table. As a result, Hoffenheim will likely win.

Dortmund vs FC St. Pauli

On January 17, 2026, Dortmund will clash with FC St. Pauli at Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund. They are joining up for matchday 18 in the Bundesliga 2025-26 season.

Standings

• Borussia Dortmund—2nd position with 33 points.
• FC St. Pauli—16th position with 12 points.

Prediction

Dortmund was unbeaten 2-0 against Monchengladbach in the Bundesliga 2025-26 season. For this purpose, Julian Brandt (10′) and Maximilian Beier (90+7′) scored for the Dortmund side. Moreover, Dortmund attained nine shots and five shots on target.

On the other end, Monchengladbach secured three shots and one shot on target. Their approach to possession is through moderate passes with high pass accuracy. In the Champions League, Dortmund contributed with 16 matches played in the Bundesliga 2025-26. In their last five games, Dortmund secured three wins and two draws.

Correspondingly, FC St. Pauli shared points with Mainz in the Bundesliga 2025-26 season. In fact, FC St. Pauli scored four shots and one shot on target. Their down-approach possession is through half passes with high pass accuracy. On the other end, Mainz attained eight shots and one shot on target. Their average possession is through average passes with high pass accuracy.

FC St. Pauli just missed out on a place in the Bundesliga after 15 matches. In their last five games, FC St. Pauli has won only once, lost twice, and drawn twice. Hence, Dortmund will have home-turf advantage to maintain their success in their forthcoming series.

RB Leipzig vs Bayern

RB Leipzig will face Bayern on January 17, 2026, at the Red Bull Arena in Leipzig, Germany. Both teams are playing for matchday 18 in the Bundesliga 2025-26 showdown.

Standings

• RB Leipzig—3rd position with 29 points.
• FC Bayern Munich—1st position with 44 points.

Prediction

Leverkusen secured a 3-1 victory over RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga 2025-26. For this purpose, goals were scored by Martin Terrier (40′), Patrik Schick (44′), and Montrell Culbreath (90+7′) for the Leverkusen side. On the other end, Xaver Schlager (35′) scored for the RB Leipzig team. Subsequently, RB Leipzig secured 21 shots and nine shots on target. Their low possession is through a down approach with high pass accuracy. RB Leipzig scored 15 matches played with nine wins, two draws, and four losses in the Bundesliga standings. In their last five games, RB Leipzig secured two wins, two losses, and one draw. Moreover, this team has nine wins, two draws, and four losses, and has completed 15 matches.

In the same way, Bayern stunned Wolfsburg with an 8-1 win in the Bundesliga season. For this reason, Kilian Fischer (5′), Luis Diaz (30′), Michael Olise (50′, 76′), and Moritz Jenz (53′) were on the Bayern side. Other players are Raphael Guerreiro (68′), Harry Kane (69′), and Leon Goretzka (88′), who scored their goals. On the other end, only one player, Dzenan Pejcinovic (13′), scored for Wolfsburg. Furthermore, Bayern attained 15 shots and ten shots on target. Their moderate possession is through average passes with higher-level pass accuracy. Bayern is in first place in the Bundesliga and continues its winning streak. Thus, Bayern will, beyond doubt, grab a triumph.

VfB Stuttgart vs Union Berlin

At the MHP Arena in Stuttgart, Germany, VfB Stuttgart and Union Berlin will meet. They meet on January 18, 2026, for matchday 18 of the 2025-26 Bundesliga season.

Standings

• VfB Stuttgart—5th position with 29 points.
• FC Union Berlin—9th position with 22 points.

Prediction

VfB Stuttgart shared points with Hoffenheim in the past. However, VfB Stuttgart scored nine shots and three shots on target. Their partial possession is achieved through low passes with high-level pass accuracy. On the other hand, Hoffenheim took three shots, of which one was on target. Their stable possession through half passes with moderate pass accuracy. In addition, VfB Stuttgart played 16 matches, winning nine, drawing two, and losing five. In their last five current matches, VfB Stuttgart scored two wins, two losses, and one draw.

Union Berlin shared points performances with Mainz in the Bundesliga season. For this reason, Jeong Woo-yeong (77′) and Marin Ljubicic (86′) scored for Union Berlin. At the same time, Nadiem Amiri (30′) and Benedict Hollerbach (69′) scored for the Mainz side. Moreover, Union Berlin notched 15 shots and six shots on target. Their approach to possession is through low passes with moderate pass accuracy. Similarly, Mainz scored nine shots and six shots on target. Their low possession is due to poor passes with average pass accuracy. Based on their performances, VfB Stuttgart will surely take a victory in their upcoming games.

Augsburg vs SC Freiburg

On January 18, 2026, SC Freiburg will face Augsburg at the WWK Arena in Augsburg. Both teams are playing for matchday 18 in the Bundesliga 2025-26 showdown.

Standings

• FC Augsburg—15th position with 14 points.
• SC Freiburg—8th position with 23 points.

Prediction

Augsburg was defeated 0-4 against Monchengladbach in the Bundesliga 2025-26. While Joe Scally (8′), Kevin Diks (20′), and Haris Tabakovic (36′, 61′) scored for Monchengladbach. Afterwards, Augsburg attained 15 shots and two shots on target. Their base possession is through low passes with higher pass accuracy. On the other end, Monchengladbach secured 11 shots and six shots on target. Their half possession is through moderate passes with stable pass accuracy.

SC Freiburg dominated Hamburger SV 2-1 in the Bundesliga 2025-26 season. For this purpose, Vincenzo Grifo (53′) and Igor Matanovic (83′) scored for SC Freiburg. Similarly, Luka Vuskovic (48′) scored for the Hamburger SV side, and Daniel Elfadi received a red card. Likewise, SC Freiburg secured 19 shots and seven shots on target. Their average possession is through a down approach with higher pass accuracy. Therefore, SC Freiburg will have a greater possibility of winning their anticipated games.