Dortmund’s Raphael Guerrero, second right, celebrates after scoring with terammates during the German Bundesliga soccer match between SV Werder Bremen and Borussia Dortmund at Weserstadion in Bremen, Germany, Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020. (Carmen Jaspersen/Pool photo via AP)
- After a two-week break, the Bundesliga returns this weekend
- Bundesliga Matchday 14 brings several enticing fixtures, including a massive clash between Borussia Dortmund and Wolfsburg on Sunday
- Get the odds for all matches and three previews below
While other leagues continued to play through the Christmas holidays, the Bundesliga took a two-week break. But on the first weekend of 2021, German football will return with lots to play for in Bundesliga Matchday 14.
Bayern Munich is back in first place after handing previously unbeaten Leverkusen their first defeat of the year on Matchday 13. However, the top four remain tight at the early stages.
Bundesliga Matchday 14 Odds
| Matchup | Home | Draw | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eintracht Frankfurt vs Bayer Leverkusen | +225 | +270 | +110 |
| Arminia Bielefeld vs Borussia Monchengladbach | +480 | +310 | -177 |
| Werder Bremen vs Union Berlin | +195 | +220 | +150 |
| FC Koln vs FC Augsburg | +143 | +220 | +200 |
| Hoffenheim vs Freiburg | +100 | +270 | +250 |
| Hertha Berlin vs Schalke | -141 | +280 | +390 |
| Stuttgart vs RB Leipzig | +330 | +300 | -132 |
| Dortmund vs Wolfsburg | -186 | +340 | +460 |
| Bayern Munich vs Mainz | -1000 | +900 | +2200 |
Odds taken Dec 30 at DraftKings
Pick 1: Eintracht Frankfurt vs Bayer Leverkusen
This matchup between Frankfurt and Leverkusen is never short of excitement.
The home side is currently in ninth spot with just 17 points to show for. It hasn’t necessarily been a disappointing year for Eintracht thus far, they’ve just struggled to actually collect victories. The Eagles have tied eight of their 13 fixtures this season, only losing twice and also winning on three occasions.
Frankfurt is coming off a 2-0 victory over Augsburg two weeks ago, ending a nine-game winless streak. Adi Hutter will be looking to Portuguese striker Andre Silva to continue his brilliance up top, having already bagged nine goals this term.
Leverkusen was the talk of the town through the first few months of Bundesliga action. Despite losing starlet Kai Havertz to Chelsea in the summer, Peter Bosz’s men proceeded to go unbeaten through their first 12 appearances. They even sat above Bayern for quite some time until Leverkusen lost to the champions on Matchday 13.
Nonetheless, this side has opened eyes and are still in contention for the title, although it’s extremely early to even discuss who could win it all. Bayer boasts a well-rounded squad, conceding just 12 goals this term while netting 28 times. Their fantastic attacking trio of Lucas Alario, Peter Schick, and Leon Bailey has been lethal in the final third of the pitch.
Frankfurt hasn’t lost in eight matches dating back to last season at the Commerzbank Arena, but I believe this will change on Saturday. Leverkusen has an impressive track record against their opponents, having beaten them a total of 32 times.
It’s going to be a goal-filled contest, but it’s a safe bet that Bosz’s men will collect another three points in a two-goal victory.
Pick: +110
Pick 2: Borussia Dortmund vs Wolfsburg
Already eight points off Bayern, every single match is important right now for Dortmund. They’re off to a dismal start this term, currently in fifth place with 22 points. This fixture is gigantic for them, considering Wolfsburg is currently two points ahead of BVB.
The sacking of Lucien Favre was done to revive this squad after already suffering five defeats. Since assistant Edin Terzic took charge, Dortmund has won and lost once. With Erling Haaland set to return this weekend, this side will be confident they can find a positive result and end a three-match losing streak at Signal Iduna Park.
Wolfsburg has certainly enjoyed a fine start to the season as they sit in the top four. They come into this fixture having lost just once in their last five appearances, having beat newly-promoted Stuttgart on Matchday 13. Wout Weghorst is once again firing home goals at a high rate, already netting nine in 13 games.
However, Oliver Glasner’s side has struggled to find results against Dortmund, going winless against them in their last 10 matches. The last victory Wolfsburg saw against BVB was way back in 2015 in the DFB-Pokal Final, so it’s safe to say it’s been a long time coming.
Dortmund hasn’t allowed a goal to Wolfsburg in seven games, but given their poor form at home, I believe this will change on Sunday. Nevertheless, the hosts realize their title hopes will slip away if they drop points again. The visitors will get on the scoresheet, but Dortmund will secure a one-goal victory.
Pick: Dortmund -186
Pick 3: Hoffenheim vs Freiburg
Both of these teams are hovering around mid-table and with a victory, Hoffenheim can pass Freiburg and potentially move into the top half. They’ll certainly be looking to forget their last match where Sebastian Hoeneß’s men were upset in the German Cup by a second-tier side.
But, a victory against a very solid Monchengladbach squad just days before is certainly a promising result and shows there is some quality within Hoffenheim. Just two wins out of five isn’t ideal but three points this weekend can move quickly move them up a couple of places in the table. Andrej Kamaric will look to fire his side to victory, having already bagged eight goals this season.
Freiburg come into this clash in fine form, going unbeaten in their last five league matches. They will feel even more confident knowing their last two games against Hoffenheim resulted in victories. Although Stuttgart knocked Freiburg out in the second round of the DFB-Pokal, their previous league result was positive, thrashing Hertha Berlin 4-1.
The visitors have scored in 14 consecutive matches against Hoffenheim which is currently the longest run in Bundesliga history. The hosts however have failed to keep a clean sheet against Freiburg in their last 10 games on home soil.
Freiburg is firing on all cylinders right now and especially after suffering a shocking defeat in the early stages of the German Cup, they’ll be hungry for a victory. It’s impossible to ignore the dominance they’ve had against Hoffenheim. Therefore, a one-goal victory for Freiburg is a safe bet here.
Pick: Freiburg +250
Quinn Allen is a sports journalist, with a background and education in broadcast journalism (BCIT ’17). He writes about European Football, Basketball, and Baseball for numerous sites across the globe.
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