Bundesliga Matchday 8: Key Clashes, Stats and Winning Picks
Bundesliga: Event Details
Event
Details
Main Event
Bundesliga 2026-27
Scheduled Week
Matchday 8
Total Games
9
Dates
30 October – 1 November 2026
Venue
Multiple Venues
Bundesliga: Matchday 8 Overview
This is Matchday 8 of the Bundesliga, where there will be another weekend full of football action and some league struggles. There are several clubs that will try to improve their standing and momentum in the table. Augsburg vs. Freiburg will be an encounter influenced by possession, attack, and physicality.
Schalke will face RB Leipzig, while Leverkusen will hope to utilize their home ground against Stuttgart. The main highlight will be the clash between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund, who are tied on 17 points. This preview will analyze four matches in detail by making use of team stats, potential lineups, and performance data.
Bundesliga: Matchday 8 Schedules
SV Elversberg vs Mainz
Date: 30 October 2026 (Friday)
Time: 03:30 PM ET | 12:30 PM PT | 01:00 AM IST (Next day)
Venue: Waldstadion an der Kaiserlinde, Spiesen-Elversberg
Hennes Behrens, Fabian Rieder, Han-Noah Massengo, Marius Wolf
Attacking Midfielders
Arijon Ibrahimović, Anton Kade
Forward
Rodrigo Ribeiro
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
Bundesliga Current Injury List
Unavailable players for Augsburg: Sima Suso (injury), Calvin Brackelmann (injury), Juma Bah (suspension), Noahkai Banks (injury), Alexis Claude-Maurice (injury), Faik Sakar (injury), Tim Breithaupt (injury), Steve Mounié (injury).
Unavailable players for Freiburg: Florent Muslija (injury).
Team Stats and Metrics
Statistics
Augsburg
Freiburg
Position
9
3
Points
9
13
Possession (%)
44%
52%
Total Shots
117
107
Crosses from Open Play
71
66
Distance Covered
843.5 km
830 km
Intensive Runs
4776
4838
Successful Passes from Open Play (%)
81.3%
85.4%
Sprints
1200
1172
Tackles Won
692
656
Aerial Duels Won
130
124
Woodwork
0
0
Analysis
Higher shot attempts by Augsburg (117–107). The greater distances covered, sprints, successful tackles, and aerial duels clearly indicate the physical exertion from both teams. On the other hand, Freiburg are third on 13 points, while Augsburg are in ninth position with nine points. In addition, Freiburg excel in possession (52%–44%) and accuracy of passes (85.4%–81.3%), as well as intensive sprints. Their ball control and league position give them an advantage, but Augsburg’s home advantage will make it more competitive.
The Pick: Freiburg
Match 2: Schalke vs RB Leipzig
Date: 31 October 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 10:30 AM ET | 07:30 AM PT | 08:00 PM IST
Venue: Arena AufSchalke, Gelsenkirchen
Bundesliga Expected Lineup
Schalke
Formation: 3-3-2-2
Position
Players
Goalkeeper
Loris Karius
Defenders
Hasan Kuruçay, Nikola Katić, Timo Becker
Midfielders
Vitalie Becker, Satoshi Tanaka, Junior Dina Ebimbe
Attacking Midfielders
Adil Aouchiche, Janik Bachmann
Forwards
Hee Chan Hwang, Junior Adamu
RB Leipzig
Formation: 4-5-1
Position
Players
Goalkeeper
Maarten Vandevoordt
Defenders
David Raum, Castello Lukeba, Willi Orbán, Benjamin Henrichs
Midfielders
Antonio Nusa, Ezechiel Banzuzi, Neil El Aynaoui, Rocco Reitz, Brajan Gruda
Forwards
Rômulo
Bundesliga Current Injury List
Unavailable players for Schalke 04: Maximilian Wöber (injury), Moussa Sylla (injury), Ayman Gülasi (injury), Robin Gosens (injury), Ron Schallenberg (injury), Soufian El-Faouzi (injury).
Unavailable players for RB Leipzig: Assan Ouédraogo (injury), Christopher Nkunku (injury), Marc Guiu (injury).
Team Stats and Metrics
Statistics
Schalke
RB Leipzig
Position
16
5
Points
6
12
Possession (%)
40%
52%
Total Shots
67
113
Crosses from Open Play
47
48
Distance Covered
840.9 km
824.5 km
Intensive Runs
4922
5142
Successful Passes from Open Play (%)
72.9%
87.5%
Sprints
1059
1331
Tackles Won
718
684
Aerial Duels Won
193
79
Woodwork
1
2
Analysis
RB Leipzig has an obvious advantage with 12 points in comparison with Schalke’s six. The team leads in ball possession (52%-40%), shots (113-67), and passes (87.5%-72.9%). The team’s 1,331 sprints and 5,142 intensive runs suggest higher attacking intensity. The team’s 718 tackles and 193 aerial challenges are strong defensive qualities. Nevertheless, Leipzig’s better ball control, attacking performance, and ranking in the league make them the favorites.
The Pick: RB Leipzig
Match 3: Leverkusen vs VfB Stuttgart
Date: 31 October 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 10:30 AM ET | 07:30 AM PT | 08:00 PM IST
Venue: BayArena, Leverkusen
Bundesliga Expected Lineup
Leverkusen
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Position
Players
Goalkeeper
Mark Flekken
Defenders
Miguel Gutiérrez, Facundo Medina, Edmond Tapsoba, Jarell Quansah
Midfielders
Aleix García, Ezequiel Fernández
Attacking Midfielders
Ibrahim Maza, Malik Tillman, Afonso Moreira
Forward
Patrik Schick
VfB Stuttgart
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Position
Players
Goalkeeper
Dennis Seimen
Defenders
Maximilian Mittelstädt, Jeff Chabot, Finn Jeltsch
Midfielders
Chris Führich, Angelo Stiller, Grischa Prömel, Jamie Leweling
Attacking Midfielders
Bilal El Khannouss, Deniz Undav
Forward
Ermedin Demirović
Bundesliga Current Injury List
Unavailable players for Bayer Leverkusen: Kennet Eichhorn (injury), Guéla Doué (injury), Eliesse Ben Seghir (injury), Martin Terrier (injury), Christian Kofane (injury), Moussa Diaby (injury).
Leverkusen has a clear edge with 13 points against Stuttgart’s six. Both teams have a similar possession rate of 54%. But it is Leverkusen that holds an edge in terms of number of shots taken (123-111) and passing accuracy (87%-84.2%). The number of intensive runs and sprints made by Leverkusen stands at 4,585 and 1,168, respectively. The 161 aerial duels and 706 successful tackles indicate a strong defense for Stuttgart. Leverkusen’s strong stats overall and their home advantage make them clear favorites to control this match.
The Pick: Bayer Leverkusen
Match 4: Bayern vs Dortmund
Date: 31 October 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 01:30 PM ET | 10:30 AM PT | 11:00 PM IST
Venue: Allianz Arena, Munich
Bundesliga Expected Lineup
Bayern Munich
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Position
Players
Goalkeeper
Manuel Neuer
Defenders
Nathaniel Brown, Jonathan Tah, Dayot Upamecano, Konrad Laimer
Defensive Midfielders
Aleksandar Pavlović, Joshua Kimmich
Attacking Midfielders
Serge Gnabry, Lennart Karl, Michael Olise
Forward
Harry Kane
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, Marcel Sabitzer
Forward
Serhou Guirassy
Bundesliga Current Injury List
Unavailable players for Bayern München: Bara Ndiaye (injury), Manuel Neuer (injury), Jamal Musiala (injury), Luis Díaz (injury).
Unavailable players for Borussia Dortmund: Konstantinos Karetsas (injury), Emre Can (injury), Kauã Prates (injury), Giannis Konstantelias (injury), Justin Lerma (injury).
Team Stats and Metrics
Statistics
Bayern Munich
Dortmund
Position
1
2
Points
17
17
Possession (%)
62%
53%
Total Shots
161
104
Crosses from Open Play
45
81
Distance Covered
871.1 km
834.5 km
Intensive Runs
4983
4938
Successful Passes from Open Play (%)
89.6%
85.2%
Sprints
1164
1150
Tackles Won
683
747
Aerial Duels Won
79
143
Woodwork
4
3
Analysis
Statistical domination favors Bayern Munich with 62% possession, 161 shots on goal, and an 89.6% pass completion rate. Dortmund is physically more powerful, with 747 successful tackles and 143 headed duels. The two teams have 17 points each; hence, this game will be very important. Ball retention and a high number of shots on goal by Bayern Munich may reveal weaknesses in the Dortmund defense. However, the dominance in aerial duels by Dortmund poses a danger from crosses and free kicks. Bayern’s playing ability in front of their home crowd gives them an advantage.
The Pick: Bayern Munich
Conclusion
Bundesliga Matchday 8 consists of some interesting matches where the fight for points is crucial. Freiburg has an advantage in league standing and passing numbers over Augsburg. Possession, shots on target, and attacking play rate provide the edge for RB Leipzig over Schalke.
Leverkusen also seems to be in a strong position to win against Stuttgart. Due to their league standing and attacking play rate. The match between Bayern Munich and Dortmund looks like one of the most evenly matched matches. Both teams have scored 17 points. Bayern’s stronger possession and shots give them an advantage. This Bundesliga Matchday 8 will deliver a major clash with memorable on-field action for fans.