Stuttgart vs. Hertha Berlin (Saturday, 2.30pm)
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Stuttgart take on Hertha Berlin in the Bundesliga on Saturday, with the hosts looking to recover from a disappointing run of results having lost four of their last five games.
Hertha, meanwhile, have taken just one point from their last six games, so they are in desperate need of a positive result to move away from the relegation zone.
We say: Stuttgart 1-1 Hertha Berlin
With Stuttgart only winning once at home this season, we can see Hertha gaining a positive result on Saturday.
The likes of Lukebakio and Matheus Cunha have the quality to hurt Stuttgart in transition in what should be an intriguing battle.
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Dortmund vs. Hoffenheim (Saturday, 2.30pm)
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Borussia Dortmund host Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga on Saturday, with both sides looking to bounce back from defeat last weekend.
Dortmund's hopes of finishing in the top four in the table were damaged by a 2-1 defeat to Freiburg, while Hoffenheim lost 3-1 at home to the in-form Eintracht Frankfurt.
We say: Borussia Dortmund 3-1 Hoffenheim
With Hoffenheim's defence continuing to be porous, we can envisage Dortmund getting back to winning ways on Saturday.
The likes of Haaland and Jadon Sancho should have too much pace and precision in transition for Hoeness's side to cope with, though Kramaric and Bebou are sure to pose a few problems of their own, too.
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B. Leverkusen vs. Mainz 05 (Saturday, 2.30pm)
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Bayer Leverkusen take on Mainz 05 in the Bundesliga on Saturday, with both sides looking to build on crucial wins last weekend.
Leverkusen kept the pressure on the top four places in a the table with a thrilling 5-2 victory over Stuttgart, while Mainz moved to within four points of safety with a 1-0 win over Union Berlin.
We say: Bayer Leverkusen 3-1 Mainz 05
With Leverkusen hitting their stride again, we can envisage a comfortable victory for Bosz's side.
Mainz have undoubtedly improved under Svensson, but could find the hosts' attacking fluency too hot to handle.
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Werder Bremen vs. Freiburg (Saturday, 2.30pm)
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Werder Bremen take on Freiburg in the Bundesliga on Saturday, with the visitors looking to continue their unlikely assault on the European qualification positions in the table.
It remains to be seen whether Bremen come into this game revitalised or rusty after their match at Arminia Bielefeld was called off last weekend due to heavy snowfall.
We say: Werder Bremen 1-2 Freiburg
It remains to be seen how the break will impact Bremen, but we can see Freiburg's excellent run narrowly continuing on Saturday.
Streich's side just look like a better team than their forthcoming opponents at present, with an industrious midfield serving their numerous goal threats further up the pitch very effectively.
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Union Berlin vs. Schalke (Saturday, 5.30pm)
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Union Berlin take on Schalke 04 in the Bundesliga on Saturday, with the visitors looking to keep their slim hopes of avoiding relegation alive.
The capital outfit, meanwhile, have failed to win their last four matches, so will be aiming to get back to winning ways in order to move up the table.
We say: Union Berlin 1-1 Schalke 04
We can envisage Schalke gaining a positive result in Berlin on Saturday, with the hosts missing several first-team players due to injury and suspension.
The likes of Hoppe and Harit have the quality to damage Union Berlin, but it may not be enough for their first away win of the season.
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Barney Corkhill
