Overview
- League-leading Bayern arrive in Leipzig unbeaten after a record first half (15 wins, 47 points, +53 goal difference), with analysts widely tipping an away win and highlighting Harry Kane’s 31-goal form and his hat-trick in the 6:0 opener.
- RB captain David Raum says Leipzig are a different, more mature side but still calls Bayern title favorites, while coach Ole Werner urges his team to ‘pose a different problem’ than in August and manages absences such as Assan Ouedraogo, with Benjamin Henrichs back in the squad and a Kampl farewell planned.
- Borussia Dortmund return at Signal Iduna Park with the league’s best home defense (six clean sheets, four goals conceded), boosted by Serhou Guirassy’s midweek strike, as projections point to a clear BVB win over travel-weary St. Pauli.
- St. Pauli’s task looks steep after eight winless away league games and the fresh setback to captain Jackson Irvine, with recent coverage noting the late loss in Wolfsburg and the club’s struggle to score on the road.
- Hoffenheim host Leverkusen in the top-six clash, with previews edging toward a home win on current form after Andrej Kramaric’s hat-trick and Leverkusen’s recent 4:1 defeat, as Sky carries Saturday’s fixtures and DAZN provides the afternoon conference.