The Bundesliga returns with an exciting round of fixtures from 19 to 26 August 2025, promising to deliver plenty of drama as teams settle into the new season.
Friday’s marquee match sees FC Bayern München host RB Leipzig at the Allianz Arena. Bayern, perennial title contenders, will be keen to assert their dominance early in the campaign, while Leipzig aims to challenge for the top spot. Given Bayern’s impressive home record and Leipzig’s mixed form against them in recent seasons, the hosts are likely to be favourites for this encounter.
On Saturday, five matches kick off at 13:30, with Eintracht Frankfurt facing Werder Bremen. Frankfurt will look to build on a strong start to the season, while Bremen, fighting to avoid relegation, will aim to secure vital points. Heidenheim’s match against VfL Wolfsburg also carries significance, as both clubs are vying for mid-table stability.
Bayer 04 Leverkusen, fresh off a promising pre-season, will take on TSG Hoffenheim, while FC Union Berlin faces VfB Stuttgart in a match that could impact both teams’ ambitions for European qualification. SC Freiburg will look to capitalize on home advantage against FC Augsburg, who are in desperate need of points early on.
The 16:30 fixture features St. Pauli hosting Borussia Dortmund. Dortmund, despite their strong squad, will be under pressure to perform consistently, especially against a resilient St. Pauli side.
The weekend concludes with two fixtures on Sunday: FSV Mainz 05 taking on FC Köln, and Borussia Mönchengladbach hosting Hamburger SV. Both matches hold significance for teams looking to solidify their positions in the league.
As the Bundesliga unfolds, fans should keep an eye on the betting markets, especially regarding Bayern’s performance at home and Dortmund’s ability to bounce back after last season’s disappointments.