1. Bundesliga Betting Tips & Odds (17th matchday, 2020/21 season)
The German Bundesliga is facing the 17th and final matchday (19.01.-20.01.2021) of the first half of the season. It is worth taking a look at the table. Even if Bayern are currently weak, they still laugh from the top. Apparently, the first pursuers RB Leipzig, Bayer 04 Leverkusen and Borussia Dortmund do not want to become champions. At least they could not use the new mistake of the record champions on matchday 15 at Borussia Mönchengladbach.
Union Berlin has not lost in six Bundesliga rounds and is rightly in fifth place in the table. Wolfsburg and Frankfurt are each two points behind the Eiserne, closely followed by Borussia Mönchengladbach in eighth place. Behind it comes SC Freiburg, which, like the best promoted VfB Stuttgart, will not have anything to do with relegation this season. Right in the middle of the relegation battle are FC Schalke, FSV Mainz, 1. FC Köln and Arminia Bielefeld. From 11th to 14th place are FC Augsburg, Werder Bremen, Hertha BSC Berlin and TSG Hoffenheim. These four clubs will not achieve their goals for the season.
Due to the ongoing corona pandemic, the schedule this season is extremely compressed. Therefore, a few days after the 16th matchday during the week, the first half of the season will be completed before the second half of the season starts next Friday. The last Bundesliga weekend was tough and there was definitely something for every sports betting fan. On Friday evening 1. FC Union Berlin defeated the Werkself from Leverkusen deservedly 1-0. While the Eiserne has been unbeaten for six rounds, the Leverkusen-based team only got one point from the last four Bundesliga games.
Of six Saturday games last weekend, five ended in a draw. Duels 1. FC Köln against Hertha BSC Berlin and TSG Hoffenheim against Arminia Bielefeld ended goalless 0-0. As with the result, the performance of these teams was disappointing. These four teams are rightly at the bottom of the table: VfL Wolfsburg took a deserved point from runners-up RB Leipzig in a 2-2 draw. The top game of the 16th round between VfB Stuttgart and Borussia Mönchengladbach ended with the same result. The Swabians achieved the much-acclaimed equalizer in the 96th minute after a more than controversial penalty.
Borussia Dortmund did not get past a 1-1 draw in the home game against 1. FSV Mainz 05. BVB captain Marco Reus also missed a penalty. SV Werder Bremen celebrated their only win last Saturday in their home game against FC Augsburg. The Hanseatic League won 2-0 and jumped to 12th place in the table. The two Sunday duels each ended with a victory for the home team. In the afternoon the record champions had their hands full against SC Freiburg and in the end, happily won 2-1. Robert Lewandowski scored his 21st goal and set a new Bundesliga record.
In the evening game, Eintracht Frankfurt won 3-1 against FC Schalke 04. Luka Jovic, who returned to SGE on loan from Real Madrid in the open winter transfer window, scored two goals after being substituted on. The Royal Blues received the red lantern again after the short intermediate high. Relegation is becoming increasingly unlikely.
Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs Borussia Dortmund Betting Odds and Predictions
Bayer 04 Leverkusen will host Borussia Dortmund next Tuesday evening. Up to the 13th matchday, the Bosz men could still show the white vest. The negative series started with the last-minute home defeat against FC Bayern Munich shortly before Christmas. The Werkself were only able to pick up one meagre point from the last four rounds and are third, seven points behind Bayern.
After the embarrassing 1: 5 home defeat against VfB Stuttgart, Edin Terzic was installed as interim coach at BVB. His record so far is three wins, one draw and one defeat. In addition, the black and yellow under him were able to qualify for the third round of the DFB Cup. Nevertheless, not everything is going according to plan at the Westphalians. Because just like the next opponent Bayer 04 Leverkusen, they are already seven points behind the top of the table. A fact that does not even come close to meeting the high standards of the club.
On the last matchday of the first half of the season, the two teams will now face each other in a direct duel. For both teams, should they not want to lose touch to the top, lose is prohibited. Dortmund was only able to win one of the last four Bundesliga games in the BayArena. In the same period, the Leverkusen-based team won twice and once both teams shared the points.
For the Werkself, after the renewed defeat last Friday, it’s time to lick wounds first. The presentation at Union Berlin left a few wishes open. In addition, the Werkself have to contend with serious injury concerns before the hit against BVB. The hardships of the countless English weeks this season can already be seen in the Leverkusen team.
But BVB is also struggling with itself. After the gala performance at RB Leipzig last weekend they did not get past a 1-1 draw in their home game against FSV Mainz. With Emre Can and Axel Witsel, the Westphalians also lack their two most important drivers in the midfield. The match will be extremely exciting, not only because of the table situation. The current form, as well as the management staff, point to a division of points. A result that does not help either team in terms of title races.
Betting Prediction: Draw
Betting Odds: 4.0
FC Schalke 04 vs 1. FC Koln Betting Odds and Predictions
In the lower regions of the table, there will be an absolute basement duel between the bottom of the table FC Schalke 04 and 1. FC Köln, who is currently on the relegation place. It’s the last chance game for the Royal Blues. If the billy goats win, the lead would increase to eight points. The Royal Blues were able to fend off Tasmania Berlin’s age-old negative record of 31 consecutive games without a win on matchday 15 with a 5-1 home win over TSG Hoffenheim. Last Sunday the miners fell back into their old patterns and had to admit defeat at Eintracht Frankfurt deservedly 3: 1 and are back on the bottom of the table.
The next opponent of Schalke is not doing much better. 1. FC Köln has been waiting for a full success for five Bundesliga rounds and has since been hit hard. The 0: 4 against Leverkusen and the 5: 0 at SC Freiburg caused quite a stir. Completely understandable that coach Gisdol is extremely criticized. Should the billy goats lose on Wednesday, that would have been the end of his era.
For the men around coach Christian Gross, the game on Wednesday is more than just a basement duel. If the squires lose this game, the club officials can start planning for the second division right away. At the moment the rumour is circulating that Klaas-Jan Huntelaar could return to Schalke. This personality would, of course, be extremely good for the second-worst offensive in the league, even if the “Hunter” is getting on in years.
Looking at the last five games, 1. FC Köln is the worst team. The billy goats could only collect two points and not score a single goal. For Cologne, the game against Schalke is still a great opportunity to get some breathing space. In terms of personnel, coach Markus Gisdol can draw on unlimited resources: 1. FC Köln has not lost any of their last five away games at Schalke. In the same period, there are two draws and three wins. Both teams will not take the risk and will split the points in the end.
Betting Prediction: Draw
Betting Odds: 4.0
Further matches on the 17th matchday 2020/21 of the Bundesliga:
Borussia M Gladbach vs SV Werder Bremen Betting Odds and Predictions
The foals are about to lose sight of the renewed qualification for the Champions League. However, they will easily win the home game against SV Werder Bremen.
FSV Mainz 05 vs VfL Wolfsburg Betting Odds and Predictions
After the change of coach at Mainz, not everything is going according to plan, but the handwriting of the new coach can already be seen. It remains to be seen whether it will be enough to gain another point against the wolves. At least three of the last four Bundesliga games ended in a draw.
Hertha BSC Berlin vs TSG 1899 Hoffenheim Betting Odds and Predictions
Both Bruno Labbadia and Sebastian Hoeneß are likely to run out of air if defeat is imminent. Both teams are playing a disappointing first half of the season. Just like three of the last four Bundesliga duels between these two teams, the match on Tuesday will also end in a draw.
Arminia Bielefeld vs VfB Stuttgart Betting Odds and Predictions
The duel between the newcomers will clearly go to VfB Stuttgart. The Swabians are the best away team in the league and will live up to their name on Wednesday.
FC Augsburg vs FC Bayern Munich Betting Odds and Predictions
Bayern was already crowned first round champions last weekend. On Wednesday the duty comes at FC Augsburg. Anything but an away win would be a surprise.
RB Leipzig vs 1. FC Union Berlin Betting Odds and Predictions
Union Berlin can be trusted to do anything in its current form. With 28 points after 16 rounds, they are well above the target and can play freely in Leipzig. They can be trusted to win points.
SC Freiburg vs Eintracht Frankfurt Betting Odds and Predictions
If you look at the last five Bundesliga games, the two best teams meet in the duel between Freiburg and Frankfurt. It will be a match at eye level and with a performance-based draw at the end.
