The German football league is getting more thrilling each day, with only eight matchdays remaining to crown the champion. Teams are running out of time to save themselves before it’s too late. The top two positions are locked, where the championship remains competitive. The next two spots are still lingering among teams that might climb up the ladder. Besides, the relegation zone is very clear with Heidenheim, Wolfsburg, and St. Pauli fighting for the safe zone. Nevertheless, the upcoming Bundesliga Matchday 27 will be pivotal in every way. To make it more intriguing, we have provided the Bundesliga predictions & odds along with the schedule and expert picks. Choose the winning side each time.
Bundesliga Previous Matchday Highlights
Bayern Munich’s Draw
Previously, on Bundesliga Matchday 26, Bayern Munich drew, but still leads the table by a significant points margin. In a match against Leverkusen, Bayern Munich struggled to score for a very long time until the 69th minute. But the hosts scored in the 6th minute, giving them an early lead. However, the Reds couldn’t make it past one goal, ultimately drawing the tie with Leverkusen.
Monchengladbach Fights Back Relegation Risk
Borussia Monchengladbach moved up in the standings with a single win over St. Pauli. Before the matchup, Gladbach was a point behind St. Pauli, risking relegation. However, they beat St. Pauli in the previous Bundesliga clash with a clean sheet. This ultimately moved them above St. Pauli in the standings. Gladbach scored a goal in both halves, keeping St. Pauli to zero.
Dortmund’s Clean Sheet
Borussia Dortmund recently won against Augsburg. The Blacks and Yellows moved swiftly and kept the ball under their possession. Their transitions were smooth to begin with, and they also had a strong shot accuracy. The first goal was clean as Karim Adeyemi hit the shot after two passes. In the 59th minute, Luca Reggiani hit a shot to the goal line, scoring another goal. In the end, Borussia Dortmund won 2-0 with a clean sheet.
Bundesliga Matchday 27 Schedule
RB Leipzig vs Hoffenheim
Time: 03:30 PM ET | 12:30 PM PST | 01:00 AM IST (Next Day)
Date: 20 March 2026 (Friday)
Venue: Red Bull Arena Leipzig
Koln vs Monchengladbach
Time: 10:30 AM ET | 07:30 AM PST | 08:00 PM IST
Date: 21 March 2026 (Saturday)
Venue: RheinEnergieStadion
Wolfsburg vs Werder
Time: 10:30 AM ET | 07:30 AM PST | 08:00 PM IST
Date: 21 March 2026 (Saturday)
Venue: Volkswagen Arena
Bayern Munich vs Union Berlin
Time: 10:30 AM ET | 07:30 AM PST | 08:00 PM IST
Date: 21 March 2026 (Saturday)
Venue: Allianz Arena
Heidenheim vs Leverkusen
Time: 10:30 AM ET | 07:30 AM PST | 08:00 PM IST
Date: 21 March 2026 (Saturday)
Venue: Voith-Arena
Borussia Dortmund vs Hamburg
Time: 01:30 PM ET | 10:30 AM PST | 11:00 PM IST
Date: 21 March 2026 (Saturday)
Venue: Signal-Iduna Park
Mainz vs Eintracht Frankfurt
Time: 10:30 AM ET | 07:30 AM PST | 08:00 PM IST
Date: 22 March 2026 (Sunday)
Venue: MEWA Arena
St. Pauli vs SC Freiburg
Time: 12:30 PM ET | 09:30 AM PST | 10:00 PM IST
Date: 22 March 2026 (Sunday)
Venue: Millerntor-Stadion
Augsburg vs VfB Stuttgart
Time: 02:30 PM ET | 11:30 AM PST | 12:00 AM IST (Next Day)
Date: 22 March 2026 (Sunday)
Venue: WWK Arena
Bundesliga Matchday 27 – Selected Matches Preview
From nine interesting Bundesliga games, we have picked a few key matches and provided extended previews along with lineups. Let’s take a look at them.
RB Leipzig vs Hoffenheim Predictions & Lineup
Time: 03:30 PM ET | 12:30 PM PST | 01:00 AM IST (Next Day)
Date: 20 March 2026 (Friday)
Venue: Red Bull Arena Leipzig
Expected Lineup for RB Leipzig (4-3-3)
| Position | Player |
| Goalkeeper | P. Gulácsi |
| Defenders | D. Raum, M. Finkgräfe, B. Henrichs, Bitshiabu |
| Midfielders | N. Seiwald, A. Haidara, X. Schlager |
| Forwards | R. Cardoso, Y. Diomande, A. Nusa |
Expected Lineup for Hoffenheim (3-3-2-2)
| Position | Player |
| Goalkeeper | O. Baumann |
| Defenders | O. Kabak, K. Machida, V. Gendrey |
| Midfielders | W. Burger, A. Prass, U. Tohumcu |
| Attacking Midfielders | A. Kramarić, A. Hložek |
| Forwards | A. Hložek, A. Bebou |
RB Leipzig vs Hoffenheim Preview
Hoffenheim is already in strong form with 3rd position in the Bundesliga table. Compared to RB Leipzig, Hoffenheim has a three-point lead. But the margin is not so huge that Leipzig can easily climb up. In terms of form, Hoffenheim has a good defensive side that has conceded fewer goals. Their offense is their main strength, bagging 54 goals over 26 games. On the other hand, RB Leipzig is in a similar form. Their defense is just as strong as Hoffenheim’s. But their rapid attacking transitions will outpower Hoffenheim. Their attacking midfield easily moves between offense and defense. Although Hoffenheim has a higher scoring average, RB Leipzig’s form and quality will beat Hoffenheim in this Bundesliga game.
The Pick: RB Leipzig.
Bayern Munich vs Union Berlin Predictions & Lineup
Time: 10:30 AM ET | 07:30 AM PST | 08:00 PM IST
Date: 21 March 2026 (Saturday)
Venue: Allianz Arena
Expected Lineup for Bayern Munich (4-3-2-1)
| Position | Player |
| Goalkeeper | S. Ulreich |
| Defenders | D. Upamecano, K. Min-jae, J. Tah, J. Kimmich |
| Defensive Midfielders | A. Pavlović, J. Palhinha, K. Laimer |
| Attacking Midfielders | J. Musiala, M. Olise |
| Center Forward | H. Kane |
Expected Lineup for Union Berlin (5-3-2)
| Position | Player |
| Goalkeeper | M. Raab |
| Defenders | D. Leite, D. Doekhi, C. Trimmel, Juranovic, T. Rothe |
| Midfielder | W. Jeong, T. Skarke, R. Khedira |
| Forwards | O. Burke, I. Ansah |
Bayern Munich vs Union Berlin Preview
Bayern Munich delivered a strong performance in their previous game against Leverkusen. However, they couldn’t win given Leverkusen’s strong defense. Bayern Munich is determined in the upcoming game. Their midfield game is their key strength, with both attacking and defensive play. Particularly, forward Harry Kane is one of their big strengths, having scored the most goals in the Bundesliga so far. Union Berlin, in contrast, ranks tenth in the Bundesliga table currently. Their record is fairly average but not elite enough to beat the Reds on the road. The visitors’ squad has good physicality, but Bayern Munich has depth. This will result in Union Berlin struggling to score after one or two, while struggling on the defensive side. Hence, Bayern Munich has the clear advantage.
The Pick: Bayern Munich.
Heidenheim vs Leverkusen Predictions & Lineups
Time: 10:30 AM ET | 07:30 AM PST | 08:00 PM IST
Date: 21 March 2026 (Saturday)
Venue: Voith-Arena
Expected Lineup for Heidenheim (4-3-3)
| Position | Players |
| Goalkeeper | D. Ramaj |
| Defenders | H. Behrens, B. Gimber, P. Mainka, O. Traoré |
| Midfielders | J. Schöppner, N. Dorsch, L. Kerber |
| Attackers | E. Dinkçi, B. Zivzivadze, A. Ibrahimović |
Expected Lineup for Leverkusen (3-4-3)
| Position | Players |
| Goalkeeper | J. Blaswich |
| Defenders | J. Quansah, A. Tape, R. Andrich |
| Midfielders | A. Grimaldo, A. García, E. Palacios, M. Culbreath |
| Attackers | I. Maza, C. Kofane, M. Terrier |
Heidenheim vs Leverkusen Preview
Heidenheim has lost around 18 games this season, barely winning games. For their last five games, they haven’t won once. Besides, their defense is severely weak as it has conceded around 34 goals. Their scoring is also below-average, scoring 0.9 goals per game on average. Conversely, Leverkusen has a strong form and a good winning probability. They also come with a positive goal differential, making them the favorite in this Bundesliga game.
The Pick: Leverkusen.
Dortmund vs Hamburg Predictions & Lineups
Time: 01:30 PM ET | 10:30 AM PST | 11:00 PM IST
Date: 21 March 2026 (Saturday)
Venue: Signal-Iduna Park
Expected Lineup for Dortmund (3-4-2-1)
| Position | Players |
| Goalkeeper | G. Kobel |
| Defenders | L. Reggiani, W. Anton, N. Schlotterbeck |
| Midfielders | J. Ryerson, J. Bellingham, E. Nmecha, R. Bensebaini |
| Attacking Midfielders | M. Sabitzer, K. Adeyemi |
| Striker | M. Beier |
Expected Lineup for Hamburg (3-4-2-1)
| Position | Players |
| Goalkeeper | D. H. Fernandes |
| Defenders | J. Torunarigha, L. Vušković, W. Omari |
| Midfielders | M. Muheim, N. Remberg, A. S. Lokonga, W. Mikelbrencis |
| Attacking Midfielders | R. Y. Königsdörffer, F. Vieira |
| Striker | D. Downs |
Borussia Dortmund vs Hamburg Preview
Borussia Dortmund brings their young and deep squad to the game. They are significantly more consistent than most of the teams in the league. Additionally, they have a balanced form with good defense and offense. But Hamburg is struggling with inconsistency. Their negative goal differential shows their weak defense, which concedes more than they score. So, Hamburg will struggle to contain Dortmund in this Bundesliga clash.
The Pick: Borussia Dortmund.
What Lies Ahead?
The German Bundesliga 2025-26 Season has only a few more matchdays left to decide the champions. But Bayern Munich seems to be the champion once again with its impressive league run. Borussia Dortmund might have a shot, but they need to stack more wins than Bayern could ever do. Besides, VfB Stuttgart, Hoffenheim, and RB Leipzig are strong European contenders; we can expect them in the UCL 2026-27 season. Let’s see how this Bundesliga Matchday 27 turns out.
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