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Hoffenheim vs RB Leipzig – Match Preview

Hoffenheim vs RB Leipzig
Friday 12th June
 2020
Bundesliga, Rhein-Neckar-Arena

Live on BT Sport 1 HD – Kick Off: 19:30 BST

Hoffenheim will host RB Leipzig in Bundesliga action this Friday night.

The hosts are in great form, unbeaten in their last four league matches, and are continuing to apply pressure in the race for Europa League qualification. Meanwhile, RB Leipzig will be keen to bounce back from their disappointing 1-1 draw with bottom of the table Paderborn, with the race for the top four heating up.

Hoffenheim are underdogs for this match despite having home advantage and are priced at 11/2 by SkyBet to win the match. Hoffenheim have looked strong in recent performances, without a loss in four matches, but face their toughest test since the return in RB Leipzig. Their home form does not make for great reading and their leaky defence that has conceded 50 goals in 30 games will have trouble dealing with the visitor’s fire power.

In attack, Andrej Kramaric has been the hosts biggest threat this season with seven Bundesliga goals. He is priced at 12/5 to add to his tally at any time during the match.

RB Leipzig are heavy favourites to claim a vital away victory and are priced at 2/5 to win the match. The visitors have cut a frustrated figure in matches such as these, with their last outing proving so with a 1-1 draw with Paderborn. Despite the frustrating draws, Leipzig are without a defeat in 11 Bundesliga fixtures and have the least amount of losses in the entire league.

Going forward, Timo Werner – who has recently agreed a deal to move to Chelsea – has been in inspired form all season and has 25 goals. He is price boosted to 10/3 to score a brace on Friday night.

Last these these two met, 40 booking points were brandished as Timo Werner bagged a brace and Marcel Sabitzer confirmed three points for Julian Naglesmann’s side. SkyBet are offering 1/1 for 50+ booking points.

Hoffenheim vs RB Leipzig will be televised on BT Sport 1 HD and kicks off at 19:30.

Prediction: Hoffenheim 1-2 RB Leipzig

– The visitors should get the job done but can make these matches harder for themselves than they need to be.

Suggested Tips – Hoffenheim vs RB Leipzig (BET365)

  • Correct Score – Hoffenheim 1-2 RB Leipzig – (link no longer available).
  • Anytime goalscorer – Andrej Kramaric –(link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Hoffenheim vs RB Leipzig (SKYBET)

  • Correct Score Group Betting – RB Leipzig to win 1-0, 2-0 or 2-1 – 5/2.
  • Price Boost – Timo Werner to Score a Brace – 10/3.

 

Union Berlin vs Schalke – Match Preview

Union Berlin vs Schalke
Sunday 7th June
 2020
Bundesliga, Stadion Al der Alten Försterei

Live on BT Sport 1 HD – Kick Off: 14:30 BST

Union Berlin will play host to struggling Schalke in Bundesliga action this Sunday afternoon.

Both teams are entering this match in pretty woeful form. Union have lost five of their last six matches and drew the other in a 1-1 match with Mainz. Meanwhile, Schalke have lost seven of their last eight matches and are without a win in over ten outings.

Union Berlin are priced at 7/5 by SkyBet to claim a home victory against their out of form visitors. Union find themselves in a pickle after a 4-1 defeat against Borussia Monchengladbach. They have scored just two goals from their last four matches since the league’s return and have failed to impress with their defensive efforts. Fortunately, they are not facing the most potent or in-form attack on Sunday, in a match that provides a great chance for them to improve their form.

Striker Sebastian Andersson has been their brightest star this season with 12 Bundesliga goals. He scored in their last match and is priced at 17/10 to score anytime.

Schalke are priced at 19/10 to win the match by SkyBet are climb themselves out of this current slump. David Wagner’s side have cut a frustrated figure since the Bundesliga return, with four straight losses and only one goal scored. Whilst injuries have not been on their side, they have not been able to turn possession into chances which has cost them.

In attack, they are missing their two top goal scorers this season; Suat Serder and Amine Harit. Their greatest goal threat will come from Benito Raman, who is priced at 13/5 to score anytime.

Last time these two met, Schalke pulled off a late 2-1 victory with an 86th minute goal from Suat Serder, who is unavailable for this match. 50 booking points were brandished in the reverse fixture and SkyBet are offering 11/8 for 50+ booking points again.

The match will be televised on BT Sport 1 HD and kicks off at 14:30.

Prediction: Union Berlin 1-1 Schalke

– It’s tough to split these two, who are in horrendous form and struggling to score many goals.

Suggested Tips – Union Berlin vs Schalke (BET365)

  • Correct Score – Draw 1-1 – (link no longer available).
  • Anytime goalscorer – Sebastian Andersson – (link no longer available).
  • Anytime goalscorer – Benito Raman – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Union Berlin vs Schalke (SKYBET)

  • Correct Score Group Betting – 1-1, 2-2 or 3-3 Draw – 3/1.

Borussia Dortmund vs Hertha Berlin – Match Preview

Borussia Dortmund vs Hertha Berlin
Saturday 6th June
 2020
Bundesliga, Signal Iduna Park

Live on BT Sport 1 HD – Kick Off: 17:30 BST

Borussia Dortmund will host Hertha Berlin in Bundesliga action this Saturday evening.

Dortmund enter the match on the back of a massive 6-1 demolition job against bottom of the table Paderborn. Whilst their title hopes seem to have faded, they still have to secure a top four finish and looked well on form last time out. Meanwhile, Hertha are still hopeful they can make up the ground in the race for Europa League qualification.

Borussia Dortmund are favourites for this encounter and are priced at 1/3 by SkyBet to win the match. Lucien Favre’s side bounced back from their Bayern heartache with a thumping 6-1 victory to restore some confidence around the squad. Their fluid style of attacking was on full display and will strike fear into the Hertha defence, who have looked relatively strong since the Bundesliga restart.

In attack, star striker Erling Braut Haaland is still a major doubt due to a knee injury, However, they still have the formidable Jadon Sancho, who scored a hat-trick last weekend, and is priced at 3/1 to score first.

Hertha Berlin will have their work cut out in this match and are priced at 13/2 to pull off a shock away victory. The visitors are in fine form as they enter this match up. They are unbeaten in six Bundesliga matches; with three wins and three draws. In their four matches back, they have scored eleven goals, however, they face their toughest test yet against Dortmund.

In attack, Krzysztof Piatek has scored in his last two outings and is priced at 5/2 to score anytime.

Last time these two met, a fast start from Dortmund with goals from Jadon Sancho and Thorgan Hazard secured a 2-1 victory for Lucien Favre’s team as 65 booking points were awarded. SkyBet are offering 11/10 for 40+ booking points.

The match will be televised on BT Sport 1 HD and kicks off at 17:30.

Prediction: Borussia Dortmund 3-0 Hertha Berlin

– The hosts have far too much quality all over the pitch and should cruise to an easy victory.

Suggested Tips – Borussia Dortmund vs Hertha Berlin (BET365)

  • Correct Score – Borussia Dortmund to win 3-0 – (link no longer available).
  • To Win To Nil –  Borussia Dortmund – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Borussia Dortmund vs Hertha Berlin (SKYBET)

  • Correct Score Group Betting – Borussia Dortmund to win 3-0, 3-1 or 3-2 – 10/3.
  • RequestABet Specials 11/1 to 28/1 – Hazard & Sancho to score, Dortmund to win & 20+ booking points each team – 14/1.