Bundesliga Matchday 7: Big Clashes, Key Battles, and Picks
Bundesliga: Matchday 7 Overview
Matchday 7 of the Bundesliga has thrilling games and key clashes within the division. The clash between Dortmund and Eintracht Frankfurt is one such game. Another such encounter will be played between Mainz and Werder. The game between Hoffenheim and Leverkusen promises to be another exciting contest. The game between Freiburg and Bayern Munich will be interesting too. The latter is at the top of the league table in the Bundesliga. These games provide a chance to earn crucial points for the respective teams.
Bundesliga: Matchday 7 Full Schedule
VfB Stuttgart vs Mönchengladbach
Date: 23 October 2026 (Friday)
Time: 02:30 PM ET | 11:30 AM PT | 12:00 AM IST (Next day)
Venue: MHP Arena, Stuttgart
RB Leipzig vs SV Elversberg
Date: 24 October 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 09:30 AM ET | 06:30 AM PT | 07:00 PM IST
Venue: Red Bull Arena, Leipzig
Mainz vs Werder
Date: 24 October 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 09:30 AM ET | 06:30 AM PT | 07:00 PM IST
Venue: Mewa Arena, Mainz
Köln vs Schalke
Date: 24 October 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 09:30 AM ET | 06:30 AM PT | 07:00 PM IST
Venue: RheinEnergieSTADION, Cologne
Augsburg vs Union Berlin
Date: 24 October 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 09:30 AM ET | 06:30 AM PT | 07:00 PM IST
Venue: WWK Arena, Augsburg
Paderborn vs Hamburg
Date: 24 October 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 09:30 AM ET | 06:30 AM PT | 07:00 PM IST
Venue: Home Deluxe Arena, Paderborn
Dortmund vs Eintracht Frankfurt
Date: 24 October 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 12:30 PM ET | 09:30 AM PT | 10:00 PM IST
Venue: Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund
Hoffenheim vs Leverkusen
Date: 25 October 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 10:30 AM ET | 07:30 AM PT | 08:00 PM IST
Venue: SNP Arena, Sinsheim
Freiburg vs Bayern
Date: 25 October 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 12:30 PM ET | 09:30 AM PT | 10:00 PM IST
Venue: Europa-Park-Stadion, Freiburg
Bundesliga: Top Selected Match Previews
Mainz vs Werder
Date: 24 October 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 09:30 AM ET | 06:30 AM PT | 07:00 PM IST
Venue: Mewa Arena, Mainz
Bundesliga Projected Lineups
Mainz
Formation – 3-3-2-2
Position
Players
Goalkeeper
Alexander Schwolow
Defenders
Kacper Potulski, Stefan Posch, Danny da Costa
Midfielders
Phillipp Mwene, Kaishu Sano, Anthony Caci
Attacking Midfielders
Nadiem Amiri, Jae-sung Lee
Forwards
Sheraldo Becker, Phillip Tietz
Manager
Urs Fischer
Werder
Formation – 3-4-2-1
Position
Players
Goalkeeper
Karl Hein
Defenders
Olivier Deman, Marco Friedl, Amos Pieper
Midfielders
Marco Grüll, Youri Regeer, Ludovit Reis, Arthur
Attacking Midfielders
Chuki, Eren Dinkçi
Forward
Niclas Füllkrug
Manager
Daniel Thioune
Team Stats and Performance
Statistics
Mainz
Werder
Position (Points)
5 (10)
8 (9)
Possession (%)
51%
44%
Goals scored
14
12
Total Shots
92
82
Crosses from Open Play
79
51
Distance Covered
696.1 km
604.6 km
Intensive Runs
3539
3182
Successful passes from open play (%)
81.2%
85.1%
Sprints
829
692
Tackles won
611
563
Aerial Duels Won
161
96
Woodwork
1
1
Current Bundesliga Injury List:
Unavailable players for Mainz 05: Robin Zentner (injury), Dominik Kohr (injury), Otto Ruoppi (injury), Silas Katompa Mvumpa (injury).
Mainz have a better attack record in terms of goals scored, having scored 14 goals in 92 attempts. Also, they have more ball possession, crosses, distance run, and tackles won than Werder. The 3-3-2-2 formation adopted by Mainz may provide overloading and chances for attacks. The good accuracy in passes by Werder is their way of maintaining possession. But Mainz have an edge in physical strength. Mainz aerial strength and their greater physical moves make them clear favorites.
The Pick: Mainz
Dortmund vs Eintracht Frankfurt
Date: 24 October 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 12:30 PM ET | 09:30 AM PT | 10:00 PM IST
Venue: Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund
Bundesliga Projected Lineups
Dortmund
Formation – 3-4-2-1
Position
Players
Goalkeeper
Gregor Kobel
Defenders
Nico Schlotterbeck, Waldemar Anton, Joane Gadou
Midfielders
Daniel Svensson, Felix Nmecha, Jobe Bellingham, Julian Ryerson
Attacking Midfielders
Maximilian Beier, Ethan Nwaneri
Forward
Serhou Guirassy
Manager
Niko Kovač
Eintracht Frankfurt
Formation – 4-4-2
Position
Players
Goalkeeper
Noah Atubolu
Defenders
Keita Kosugi, Lilian Brassier, Robin Koch, Nnamdi Collins
Unavailable players for Borussia Dortmund: Emre Can (injury), Giannis Konstantelias (injury), Justin Lerma (injury), Konstantinos Karetsas (injury).
Unavailable players for Eintracht Frankfurt: Jessic Ngankam (injury), Malik Pimpong (injury).
Analysis
Dortmund has better possession, attacking, and passing accuracy, which is an advantage for them. Their 88 shots and 70 crosses show how good they are at creating goal-scoring situations. The physical abilities and counter-attack capabilities of Frankfurt may be tough for them. But the higher league position and strong pressing statistics of Dortmund, along with being the home team, may help them. Frankfurt will try to be defensively stable to compete against opponents. Dortmund’s overall metrics make them the favorite to secure three points in this Bundesliga match.
The Pick: Dortmund
Hoffenheim vs Leverkusen
Date: 25 October 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 10:30 AM ET | 07:30 AM PT | 08:00 PM IST
Venue: SNP Arena, Sinsheim
Bundesliga Projected Lineups
Hoffenheim
Formation – 4-3-3
Position
Players
Goalkeeper
Oliver Baumann
Defenders
Mats Rots, Kōki Machida, Robin Hranáč, Vladimír Coufal
Midfielders
Alexander Prass, Leon Avdullahu, Bambasé Conté
Forwards
Adam Daghim, Fisnik Asllani, Tim Lemperle
Manager
Christian Ilzer
Leverkusen
Formation – 4-2-3-1
Position
Players
Goalkeeper
Mark Flekken
Defenders
Miguel Gutiérrez, Facundo Medina, Edmond Tapsoba, Jarell Quansah
Defensive Midfielders
Ezequiel Fernández, Aleix García
Attacking Midfielders
Afonso Moreira, Ibrahim Maza, Moussa Diaby
Forward
Patrik Schick
Manager
Carles Martínez
Team Stats and Performance
Statistics
Hoffenheim
Leverkusen
Position (Points)
14 (6)
4 (13)
Possession (%)
54%
54%
Goals scored
11
16
Total Shots
103
114
Crosses from Open Play
60
84
Distance Covered
734.9 km
695.9 km
Intensive Runs
4080
3887
Successful passes from open play (%)
82.9%
87.3%
Sprints
1005
998
Tackles won
661
544
Aerial Duels Won
142
72
Woodwork
2
2
Current Bundesliga Injury List:
Unavailable players for Hoffenheim: Nathan De Cat (injury), Albian Hajdari (injury), Patrick Wimmer (injury).
Unavailable players for Bayer Leverkusen: Kennet Eichhorn (injury), Montrell Culbreath (injury), Guéla Doué (injury), Eliesse Ben Seghir (injury), Martin Terrier (injury), Christian Kofane (injury).
Analysis
Hoffenheim’s distance, intense running, tackles won, and ability to head the ball could help them test Leverkusen physically. But Leverkusen have the upper hand in terms of position in the league. They are strong in goals scored, total shots, crosses, and accuracy in passes. Both teams possess an average of 54% possession. Hoffenheim needs to defend better against Patrik Schick and Leverkusen’s attacking midfielders. With the edge in attack that Leverkusen enjoy, they are the favorites. Hoffenheim’s hard work will create an upset for opponents in this Bundesliga match.
The Pick: Leverkusen
Freiburg vs Bayern
Date: 25 October 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 12:30 PM ET | 09:30 AM PT | 10:00 PM IST
Venue: Europa-Park-Stadion, Freiburg
Bundesliga Projected Lineups
Freiburg
Formation – 4-2-3-1
Position
Players
Goalkeeper
Mio Backhaus
Defenders
Jordy Makengo, Philipp Lienhart, Matthias Ginter, Philipp Treu
Defensive Midfielders
Yannik Engelhardt, Maximilian Eggestein
Attacking Midfielders
Derry Scherhant, Yuito Suzuki, Niklas Beste
Forward
Igor Matanović
Manager
Julian Schuster
Bayern
Formation – 4-2-3-1
Position
Players
Goalkeeper
Manuel Neuer
Defenders
Nathaniel Brown, Jonathan Tah, Dayot Upamecano, Josip Stanišić
Defensive Midfielders
Aleksandar Pavlović, Joshua Kimmich
Attacking Midfielders
Luis Díaz, Ismael Saibari, Michael Olise
Forward
Harry Kane
Manager
Vincent Kompany
Team Stats and Performance
Statistics
Freiburg
Bayern Munich
Position (Points)
3 (13)
1 (14)
Possession (%)
53%
63%
Goals scored
15
22
Total Shots
90
144
Crosses from Open Play
59
45
Distance Covered
705.9 km
747.6 km
Intensive Runs
4036
4318
Successful passes from open play (%)
85.3%
89.9%
Sprints
982
1013
Tackles won
578
595
Aerial Duels Won
114
69
Woodwork
0
4
Current Bundesliga Injury List:
Unavailable players for Freiburg: Florent Muslija (injury).
Unavailable players for Bayern München: Kim Min-Jae (injury), Luis Díaz (injury), Jamal Musiala (injury).
Analysis
It will be an uphill task for Freiburg as they will play against league leaders Bayern Munich at Europa-Park-Stadion. Bayern have the upper hand in some statistics like goals scored, shots taken, possession, passing accuracy, and intensive runs. The strength of Freiburg lies in aerial duels and cross passes. Nonetheless, it is important that the team tries to limit Harry Kane and exploit the spaces behind Bayern’s defense.
The Pick: Bayern Munich
Conclusion
Matchday 7 in the Bundesliga is sure to be an interesting weekend with some interesting matches. Dortmund’s home advantage favors them against Eintracht Frankfurt. Mainz appear to have an edge against Werder. The attacking records of Leverkusen place them ahead of Hoffenheim despite the physicality of the hosts. In the game between Bayern Munich and Freiburg, Bayern appears to be favored with better attacking and possession stats. However, football can sometimes be challenging. The team that finishes better will win in the end in Bundesliga Matchday 7.