The battle for the Bundesliga will continue this weekend with the top contenders being forced to fight for more points away from home. All those teams among the top four will be playing on the road, which will make it quite appealing for those watching and for the run for the crown itself.
Following last week's results, Bayer Leverkusen now hold a five-point lead over Bayern München, who seem to be living quite a turmoil under coach Thomas Tuchel and are watching how the title could leave their hands after eleven years. With this in mind, it is crucial that Die Roten can take advantage of any slip-ups by Xabi Alonso's men, who are yet to lose a match this season.
Speaking of the last two spots to play next year's UEFA Champions League, Stuttgart and Borussia Dortmund continue their battle for third place, with Die Schwaben holding a three-point lead over Edin Terzic's team. Both teams will also be playing away from home, but Dortmund seem to have a tougher clash to sort out, which could work in favor of the club led by Sebastian Hoeneß.
Here are the main things to keep in mind ahead of this weekend's matches.
Broadcast and streaming info for the Bundesliga in the United States
This week's games will be available to watch online via ESPN+, who will carry the full nine matches being played over the weekend. English and Spanish commentary will be available on the streaming platform for users in the U.S. to enjoy. Visit our dedicated ESPN+ website for full details and more entertainment options.
If you live in another country, check out our options to watch the Bundesliga here.
League standings ahead of Matchday 22
| Pos. | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | P | Form | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bayer Leverkusen | 31 | 25 | 6 | 0 | 77 | 22 | +55 | 81 | DDWWW | |
| 2 | Bayern München | 31 | 22 | 3 | 6 | 89 | 38 | +51 | 69 | WWWLL | |
| 3 | Stuttgart | 31 | 20 | 4 | 7 | 70 | 38 | +32 | 64 | DLWWD | |
| 4 | RB Leipzig | 31 | 19 | 5 | 7 | 73 | 35 | +38 | 62 | WWWWD | |
| 5 | Borussia Dortmund | 31 | 16 | 9 | 6 | 59 | 39 | +20 | 57 | LDWLW | |
| 6 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 31 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 47 | 42 | +5 | 45 | LWLDD | |
| 7 | Freiburg | 31 | 11 | 7 | 13 | 43 | 55 | -12 | 40 | LDWLW | |
| 8 | Augsburg | 31 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 48 | 52 | -4 | 39 | LLWLD | |
| 9 | Hoffenheim | 31 | 11 | 6 | 14 | 55 | 63 | -8 | 39 | LWLWL | |
| 10 | Werder Bremen | 31 | 10 | 7 | 14 | 41 | 50 | -9 | 37 | WWLDL | |
| 11 | Heidenheim | 30 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 43 | 52 | -9 | 34 | LDWDD | |
| 12 | Wolfsburg | 31 | 9 | 7 | 15 | 37 | 51 | -14 | 34 | WWLLW | |
| 13 | Borussia M'gladbach | 30 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 53 | 60 | -7 | 31 | LLWLD | |
| 14 | Bochum | 31 | 6 | 12 | 13 | 37 | 62 | -25 | 30 | WLDLD | |
| 15 | Union Berlin | 30 | 8 | 5 | 17 | 26 | 50 | -24 | 29 | LLLDW | |
| 16 | Mainz 05 | 30 | 5 | 12 | 13 | 31 | 48 | -17 | 27 | DWWDW | |
| 17 | Köln | 30 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 23 | 53 | -30 | 22 | LLWDL | |
| 18 | Darmstadt 98 | 30 | 3 | 8 | 19 | 30 | 72 | -42 | 17 | WLLDL |
Top games to watch
Heidenheim vs Bayer Leverkusen - The league leaders return to action following their 3-0 win over Bayern, and they do so against the 2022-23 2. Bundesliga champions. Heidenheim have not been easy to beat by most teams, although they will try to do better this time against Die Werkself, who claimed a 4-1 win in their previous meeting this season.
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Wolfsburg vs Borussia Dortmund - The Black and Yellow continue their struggle to reach the podium, and their trip to Wolfsburg seems like a proper chance to keep adding points to their tally. The green and white side led by Niko Kovac has not been able to win any of their last five games, and if that streak continues, the Wolves will soon be involved in the battle to avoid relegation. Borussia Dortmund could enjoy Sebastien Haller's return from international duty, which should represent a good boost to their options.
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Bochum vs Bayern München - Bayern have lost twice in a row, and pressure is starting to increase against Thomas Tuchel. The club are desperate for a win, but Bochum are involved in a battle to avoid relegation, which will not make things easy for the struggling Bavarian side. A loss could be devastating for Bayern's plans, and some even say that dropping the ball on Sunday could be the final push to see Tuchel's exit from the club.
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