Bundesliga Week 30 June 7 Betting Preview
Werder Bremen vs VfL Wolfsburg
Time: 7:30 AM EST
Odds: Werder Bremen +260, Draw +250, VfL Wolfsburg +100
Last Game: 3-2 Werder Bremen on December 1st 2019
The early game features two sides looking to get back on track after a loss. Hosts Werder Bremen fell 3-0 at home to Eintracht Frankfurt in midweek, and remain in 17th place. Following a Fortuna Düsseldorf draw on Saturday Werder now sit one spot and 3 points from the relegation playoff spot. Ludwig Augustinsson looks set to return for this match.
VfL Wolfsburg are also coming off a loss, going down 2-1 to Eintracht Frankfurt at home. Wolfsburg remain in 6th place, but Hoffenheim are now level on points following a draw on Saturday. Felix Klaus returns from suspension while Renato Steffen will sit this one out after picking up his fifth yellow card.
The Weserstadion has been a challenging place for Wolfsburg to visit, Werder has beat them in 4 consecutive visits, but this looks like a chance to end that streak. Werder Bremen have the fewest points in the Bundesliga at home in their last 6 games, while Wolfsburg have the 2nd best road record over the same span. Bremen have shown some strength defensively of late, recording 3 clean sheets in their last 4 games. Expect a tough low scoring game.
FC Union Berlin vs FC Schalke 04
Time: 9:30 AM EST
Odds: 1. FC Union Berlin +130, Draw +210, Schalke 04 +230
Last Game: 2-1 FC Schalke 04 on November 29th 2019
The second game of the day sees two teams desperate to end a poor run of form face off. Hosts 1. FC Union Berlin are coming off a 4-1 loss to Borussia Monchengladbach, and are now winless in their last 8. Union sit in 14th, and are taied with Mainz 05 on points. Sitting just 3 points above the relegation playoff they will be desperate to pick up points in this one. Robert Andrich returns from suspension, while Sebastian Polter has been suspended for the remainder of the season for refusing a pay cut.
Schalke enter this game following an embarrassing 1-0 loss at home to relegation probables Werder Bremen, their 4th loss in a row. Schalke sit in 10th and are likely out of the race for a european spot, but a win here could put them back in the mix. USMNT fixture Weston McKennie will miss this game after picking up his 5th yellow card last weekend. Benito Raman’s status is in doubt as he works his way back from injury and Amine Harit will not play after not training all week.
These two teams have the two worst records in the league since the restart and will both be hungry for a result in this one. Schalke has only scored 1 goal since the restart while Union has only scored 2. These teams have only met 3 times ever, with Union taking 1 and Schalke taking 2 games. Expect a had fought low scoring match.
Augsburg vs Köln
Time: 12 PM EST
Odds: Augsburg +180, Draw +250, Köln +145
Last Game: 1-1 draw on November 30th 2019
The final game of the day sees two teams hoping to avoid getting sucked into the relegation battle face off. Hosts Augsburg enter this game following a 2-0 loss to Hertha Berlin last week. Augsburg sit in 13th but are tied on points with Union Berlin and Mainz 05 who sit in 14th and 15th respectively. Jeffrey Gouweleeuw returns from suspension and Alfred Finnbogason is nearing a return from injury.
FC Köln also come into this game following a loss, dropping 4-2 to RB Leipzig at home last weekend. Köln sit one spot and 3 points above Augsburg in 13th, and 6 points clear of the relegation playoff spot. With only 4 match days left, a win here would all but ensure Köln avoid relegation. Sebastiaan Bornauw and Dominick Drexler will both miss this game due to suspension. Jhon Córdoba’s status is in doubt after leaving the last game with an injury.
Expect a hard fought match here as both teams try to escape the relegation fight. This looks to be a close match, with neither team the clear favorite given both sides’ poor performance since the restart. Augsburg at home has been historically difficult for Köln, with Köln failing to record a win in their last 6 visits.