With Bayern Munich in cruise control (as expected), the focus has shifted to the battle for a Champions League football spot. As thing stand, it's set to be a race between Borussia Dortmund, Hoffenheim, and debutants RB Leipzig; whilst die Schwarzgelben were expected to compete for a top four spot, both Hoffenheim and Leipzig have had surprisingly good campaigns this term.
Facts and Stats ahead of Bundesliga Matchday 27
Here are five things you may or may not know ahead of the upcoming round of fixtures starting today:
Bundesliga Matchday 27 - U.S. viewing schedule
Below is the full U.S. schedule for round 27 of Bundesliga action starting Tuesday:
April 4: Borussia Dortmund vs Hamburger SV on Fox Soccer 2GO USA, Fox Sports GO, Fox Sports 2 USA at 11:00 AM PST/2:00 PM EST
April 4: Hoffenheim vs Bayern München on Fox Soccer 2GO USA, Fox Sports GO, Fox Sports 1 USA at 11:00 AM PST/2:00 PM EST
April 4: Köln vs Eintracht Frankfurt on Fox Soccer 2GO USA, Fox Soccer Plus, Fox Sports GO, FOX Deportes at 11:00 AM PST/2:00 PM EST
April 4: Werder Bremen vs Schalke 04 on Fox Soccer 2GO USA at 11:00 AM PST/2:00 PM EST
April 5: Augsburg vs Ingolstadt on Fox Soccer 2GO USA at 11:00 AM PST/2:00 PM EST
April 5: Borussia M'gladbach vs Hertha BSC on Fox Soccer 2GO USA, Fox Sports GO, Fox Sports 2 USA at 11:00 AM PST/2:00 PM EST
April 5: Darmstadt 98 vs Bayer Leverkusen on Fox Sports 1 USA, Fox Soccer 2GO USA, Fox Sports GO, FOX Deportes at 11:00 AM PST/2:00 PM EST
April 5: Mainz 05 vs RB Leipzig on Fox Soccer 2GO USA, Fox Soccer Plus, Fox Sports GO at 11:00 AM PST/2:00 PM EST
April 5: Wolfsburg vs Freiburg on Fox Soccer 2GO USA at 11:00 AM PST/2:00 PM EST
*For more information, please navigate to each match's specific page
Bundesliga - Matchday 27 overview
Hoffenheim, however, will face a stern test as they prepare to welcome Bayern Munich later today. Both teams come into this match having won their respective fixtures over the weekend, but the hosts will be wary after seeing how die Roten crushed Augsburg in a typically dominant display. Will Julian Naglesmann's high-flying side be able to hold their own against their rampaging visitors?
Meanwhile, Borussia Dortmund will have to recover after a 1-1 draw with Schalke as they take on Hamburg, also a bit later today. Thomas Tuchel's side have slipped out of the top three but can get back on track with a win against die Rothosen, who are slowly growing in confidence after managing to put together a four game unbeaten streak (three wins, one draw).
Augsburg will hope to rebound after their humiliating loss last weekend as they host Ingolstadt and seek to avoid making it a fifth game sans a win. However, the visitors are desperate to begin clawing their way up the table and come into their game having finally ended their own winless streak with a win over Mainz, who lock horns with Leipzig on Wednesday evening. Wolfsburg, spurred on by a Mario Gomez hat-trick, will next face Freiburg also on Wednesday as die Wolfe look to keep slowly working their way up the table.
Bundesliga - Matchday 27 standings
Here's how things stand so far after 26 rounds in the 2016/2017 Bundesliga season. How will it look after matchday 27 concludes?
| Pos. | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | P | Form | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bayer Leverkusen | 29 | 25 | 4 | 0 | 74 | 19 | +55 | 79 | WWWWW | |
| 2 | Bayern München | 29 | 20 | 3 | 6 | 82 | 36 | +46 | 63 | WLLWW | |
| 3 | Stuttgart | 29 | 20 | 3 | 6 | 67 | 34 | +33 | 63 | WWDWW | |
| 4 | RB Leipzig | 29 | 17 | 5 | 7 | 67 | 33 | +34 | 56 | WWDWW | |
| 5 | Borussia Dortmund | 29 | 16 | 8 | 5 | 57 | 34 | +23 | 56 | WLWWW | |
| 6 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 29 | 10 | 12 | 7 | 43 | 39 | +4 | 42 | LDDLW | |
| 7 | Augsburg | 29 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 47 | 46 | +1 | 39 | WLDWW | |
| 8 | Freiburg | 29 | 11 | 6 | 12 | 41 | 52 | -11 | 39 | WLWLW | |
| 9 | Hoffenheim | 29 | 10 | 6 | 13 | 49 | 57 | -8 | 36 | LWLLL | |
| 10 | Heidenheim | 29 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 42 | 50 | -8 | 34 | DWDDL | |
| 11 | Borussia M'gladbach | 29 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 50 | 56 | -6 | 31 | LWLDD | |
| 12 | Werder Bremen | 29 | 8 | 7 | 14 | 36 | 49 | -13 | 31 | LDLLL | |
| 13 | Union Berlin | 29 | 8 | 5 | 16 | 25 | 45 | -20 | 29 | LLDWL | |
| 14 | Wolfsburg | 29 | 7 | 7 | 15 | 34 | 50 | -16 | 28 | LLWLL | |
| 15 | Bochum | 29 | 5 | 12 | 12 | 34 | 59 | -25 | 27 | DLDLL | |
| 16 | Mainz 05 | 29 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 30 | 47 | -17 | 26 | WWDWL | |
| 17 | Köln | 29 | 4 | 10 | 15 | 23 | 51 | -28 | 22 | LWDLD | |
| 18 | Darmstadt 98 | 29 | 2 | 8 | 19 | 28 | 72 | -44 | 14 | LLDLL |
