Union Berlin vs. FC Koln (Wednesday, 5.30pm)
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Union Berlin host FC Koln in a relegation battle in the Bundesliga's final matchday before the winter break on Wednesday evening.
One or both of the sides will finish for the break in the bottom three, depending on the result here, and the results of games involving Darmstadt and Mainz.
We say: Union Berlin 1-0 FC Koln
Union have shown more promising signs under Bjelica, and they will want to quickly get over their woeful result at the weekend against a side they have a good recent record over.
Koln have not beaten Union since a second-tier encounter in 2014, and their current woes in front of goal suggest they may struggle to get anything here.
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B. Leverkusen vs. VfL Bochum (Wednesday, 7.30pm)
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In the final gameweek before the winter break, league leaders Bayer Leverkusen welcome VfL Bochum to the BayArena in the Bundesliga on Wednesday.
Xabi Alonso's phenomenal side confirmed their status as the Herbstmeisterschaft with a win over the weekend - the title of Bundesliga winter champions.
We say: Bayer Leverkusen 4-0 VfL Bochum
Leverkusen have been ruthless at home, scoring plenty of goals and putting weaker sides to the sword, and this should be no exception, going into the winter break four points clear.
Bochum have not scored a goal here since coming back up, and even if they were to break that duck, they are unlikely to be able to keep Leverkusen's fearsome attack quiet in what could be a long evening.
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Frankfurt vs. Borussia M'bach (Wednesday, 7.30pm)
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Eintracht Frankfurt will be aiming to bounce back from defeat when they host Borussia Monchengladbach on Wednesday evening.
The visitors, meanwhile, recorded a 2-2 draw against Werder Bremen in the Bundesliga's Friday night game last time out.
We say: Eintracht Frankfurt 2-2 Borussia Monchengladbach
Goals are almost guaranteed in Gladbach's matches, and this meeting with Frankfurt should be no different. They have conceded three or more goals in six of their seven away games this season.
Toppmoller's side have been scoring and conceding more regularly of late themselves, but they do not head into this encounter in great form. As such, we can envisage both sides settling for sharing the spoils from an entertaining match.
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Wolfsburg vs. Bayern (Wednesday, 7.30pm)
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Completing their schedule for 2023, Bayern Munich visit mid-table Wolfsburg on Wednesday evening, just before the Bundesliga breaks for the festive period.
While the champions cannot catch leaders Bayer Leverkusen at the top of the standings, they will aim to sign off with a third win on the spin; meanwhile, their hosts have just ended a worrying run of defeats.
We say: Wolfsburg 0-2 Bayern Munich
With just two goals from four December fixtures so far - and a terrible record versus Bayern in the Bundesliga - Wolfsburg are set to end 2023 on a down note. The German champions may be short of their brilliant best right now, but they clearly possess sufficient firepower to take care of business at the Volkswagen Arena.
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Stuttgart vs. Augsburg (Wednesday, 7.30pm)
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In-form Stuttgart will be looking to end 2023 on a high when they face off against Bundesliga rivals Augsburg at the MHP Arena on Wednesday.
The hosts will come into this match with 31 points and in fourth place in the league standings, while the visitors are 10th, with 18 points in 15 matches this season.
We say: Stuttgart 3-1 Augsburg
Stuggart have been very good this season and look set to challenge for a Champions League spot as long as they can keep churning out results as they have been doing up to this point. Augsburg are certainly no pushover, but we fancy the hosts to claim the points as we head into the three-week league break.
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Heidenheim vs. Freiburg (Wednesday, 7.30pm)
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Heidenheim and Freiburg will both be aiming to maintain winning streaks when they meet each other in the Bundesliga on Wednesday evening.
Heidenheim have won two matches in a row to move away from relegation danger, while Freiburg have put together three consecutive victories.
We say: Heidenheim 1-2 Freiburg
Both sides should head into this contest with plenty of confidence having put together winning runs. While Heidenheim still have plenty of work to do to secure safety, they are well ahead of schedule in that regard.
Freiburg, meanwhile, have moved back into the Europa League qualification places and will be determined to stay there during Christmas and the New Year. We expect them to gain a narrow victory on Wednesday to ensure that is the case.
