# Bundesliga Matchday 7 — Score Predictions
Friday, October 23 – Sunday, October 25, 2026 · Germany local time
I’ll use the scheduled fixtures, home advantage, team quality, likely tactical matchups, and plausible scoring patterns to make my best score predictions. These are forecasts, not guaranteed outcomes; I’ll avoid pretending that unverified injury news or current statistics are confirmed.
One important timing detail: Germany changes from CEST to CET on Sunday, October 25. Saturday kickoffs are listed in CEST (UTC+2), while Sunday kickoffs are in CET (UTC+1).
## My predicted scores at a glance
The official Matchday 7 fixture list and current table show Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund level on 14 points after six matches, with Bayern ahead on goal difference. Freiburg and Leverkusen are close behind on 13 points. At the other end, Mönchengladbach have lost all six matches. Those early-season trends strongly influence my picks. 
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| # | Date (Germany time) | Match | My predicted score |
| - | ------------------------ | ---------------------------------------- | ------------------------- |
| 1 | Fri, Oct 23 · 20:30 CEST | VfB Stuttgart vs Mönchengladbach | Stuttgart 2–0 |
| 2 | Sat, Oct 24 · 15:30 CEST | RB Leipzig vs Elversberg | Leipzig 2–1 |
| 3 | Sat, Oct 24 · 15:30 CEST | Augsburg vs Union Berlin | Augsburg 2–1 |
| 4 | Sat, Oct 24 · 15:30 CEST | Mainz 05 vs Werder Bremen | Mainz 2–2 Werder Bremen |
| 5 | Sat, Oct 24 · 15:30 CEST | 1. FC Köln vs Schalke 04 | Köln 1–1 Schalke |
| 6 | Sat, Oct 24 · 15:30 CEST | Paderborn vs Hamburger SV | Paderborn 1–2 Hamburg |
| 7 | Sat, Oct 24 · 18:30 CEST | Borussia Dortmund vs Eintracht Frankfurt | Dortmund 2–1 |
| 8 | Sun, Oct 25 · 15:30 CET | Hoffenheim vs Bayer Leverkusen | Hoffenheim 1–2 Leverkusen |
| 9 | Sun, Oct 25 · 17:30 CET | Freiburg vs Bayern Munich | Freiburg 1–2 Bayern |
My strongest picks: Stuttgart to win, Dortmund to win, and Bayern to edge Freiburg. Mainz–Werder looks like one of the likeliest matches to produce goals at both ends.
VfB StuttgartOct 243:30 AMBorussia Monchengladbach
RB LeipzigOct 2410:30 PMSV 07 Elversberg
FC AugsburgOct 2410:30 PMUnion Berlin
FSV MainzOct 2410:30 PMWerder Bremen
1\. FC CologneOct 2410:30 PMSchalke 04
SC Paderborn 07Oct 2410:30 PMHamburger SV
Borussia DortmundOct 251:30 AMEintracht Frankfurt
TSG HoffenheimOct 2511:30 PMBayer Leverkusen
## Comprehensive game-by-game analysis
### 1. VfB Stuttgart vs Borussia Mönchengladbach
[VfB Stuttgart in der Champions League: Diese vier VfB-Spieler feierten Königsklassen-Premiere | stuttgarter-nachrichten.de](https://images.openai.com/static-rsc-4/GW2Oo0ZmySDQDlG6SunRfrMIwIur3AMnkEV8Gigu4gI96M-92tJ9LEWXGjrsFJLM7FtXqMHwPdtUCXSZzFIS3yZV3cjajb6YIjoBtv8YkrpgchvkEMgX1Klx_z3NKbn6EwmC4iV5XqTDaVRLL1yeIZX3R3q_QgBnOMlLPuy131s?purpose=inline)
### Prediction: Stuttgart 2–0
Friday, October 23 · 20:30 CEST
Stuttgart have home advantage and face a Gladbach side that entered the round with zero points from six matches and 20 goals conceded. Stuttgart's own record has been uneven, but this is a favorable opportunity to control the game. 
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Tactical outlook: Stuttgart should try to move the ball quickly through the midfield and attack the spaces around Gladbach's defensive line. The visitors have multiple listed absences, including Nathan Ngoumou? No—rather, the published team-news list names several defensive and attacking players unavailable, including Itakura, Honorat and Kleindienst. That weakens their options and makes a clean sheet for Stuttgart plausible. 
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Why 2–0? Stuttgart should create the better chances, but their own inconsistent results make a huge scoreline less convincing than a controlled home win.
### 2. RB Leipzig vs SV Elversberg
[RB Leipzig | Offizielle Website der Roten Bullen](https://images.openai.com/static-rsc-4/smvE6abeGfjRnW0RhB89I2kxcj-dNyiRK5bpkEE7j2Dub4nRMRS4q1qw3wHCrehaIIg9Qh5L8h3lc7uBT0dXsc5BxsXN4ZJaHgiY5NjcLRxNRKx7LEM_P_TniGRys-no34lTJ-FPo8gGykPQTmjg4H46f4Iv5AQfwzyZM1dpe4U?purpose=inline)
### Prediction: Leipzig 2–1
Saturday, October 24 · 15:30 CEST
Leipzig have scored 16 goals in six league matches, but Elversberg have also made an impressive start, sitting on 10 points and scoring 12 times. This looks more competitive than a simple favorite-versus-underdog matchup. 
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Tactical outlook: Leipzig's attacking pace and ability to press high should create opportunities, especially if they force Elversberg into hurried clearances. Elversberg, however, have shown enough attacking productivity to punish turnovers and should not be expected to sit back for the full 90 minutes.
Why 2–1? Leipzig's home advantage and individual quality give them the edge, but Elversberg's scoring record makes a goal for the visitors a reasonable expectation.
### 3. FC Augsburg vs Union Berlin
[Augsburg | Bundesliga](https://images.openai.com/static-rsc-4/ElzE2aJfnJSmDEYSkp8jV3mR6nE2t7gdm9J92Cu1uZDmwjW6vcHvaYHT4QZgctcfn9w8iajxXv4e2EZ1nQ1nJAuBv5AV0ra31jTUV65nnBUtRwiHEWKK2rgcsGg0J4g5H-zV6OLfTG9pYb_CqgGpFhFwvLQBPrZLe52Es0yfUcw?purpose=inline)
### Prediction: Augsburg 2–1
Saturday, October 24 · 15:30 CEST
Augsburg have collected eight points and scored 16 goals; Union have only five points and have conceded 17 times in six matches. The contrast in defensive reliability is a key reason to favor the hosts. 
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Tactical outlook: Augsburg should look to make the most of their forward runs and attacking transitions. Union need to keep their defensive shape compact and avoid losing possession in dangerous central areas. Their defensive record suggests that keeping Augsburg scoreless will be difficult.
Why 2–1? Augsburg have enough attacking output to win at home, but their own 12 goals conceded so far suggest a clean sheet is far from certain.
### 4. Mainz 05 vs Werder Bremen
[How underrated Danish coach turned Mainz from relegation candidate into CL-challenger | Flashscore.com](https://images.openai.com/static-rsc-4/ARvEBdSQGNkvMZZlFN8jnYkCRiBCEIzlb1wXaYIMJlGq_lV5DkxsXzAMgkl0HZkKMaxpEjyYxz2eRrCChbXNS-gqHhkNM5kgyV77Gz8icKL66aq8ceLwTfwBV018qv_fntaHVcP-Oe6TQUQM_trT0Q8sjCovmsZL8STHs-p7cMM?purpose=inline)
### Prediction: Mainz 2–2 Werder Bremen
Saturday, October 24 · 15:30 CEST
Mainz have scored 14 and conceded 10 goals; Werder have scored 12 and conceded 12. Both teams have shown that they can score, while neither has consistently shut opponents out. 
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Tactical outlook: Mainz at home should try to press aggressively and force errors, while Bremen have the attacking tools to exploit the space that pressing leaves behind. The official team-news preview lists several absences for Bremen, including Agu, Musah and Njinmah, which could affect their depth and attacking substitutions. 
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Why 2–2? The statistical profile points toward an open game. Mainz may have more territorial control, but Bremen look capable of scoring on the counterattack. A draw is my pick in a fixture where either side could win by a narrow margin.
### 5. 1. FC Köln vs Schalke 04
[Köln: Leading City mit Athleten-Dorf & vielfältigem Olympia-Sport](https://images.openai.com/static-rsc-4/S1d1Urf6Tv7LMjHuI9JzzITBKUH_6xk_9METyy1IM-0vO2JSKSl0bO-FKFPZinxP2EmTQ-DAza0s5MesxQ01SMO-5uWW0VbVMK1LwJubVHd1NAsKbm7LdHWubv63kjM75Eu98TuLF-rEPkiQiKaDr-vVMUS_zssE9mIogACavaA?purpose=inline)
### Prediction: Köln 1–1 Schalke
Saturday, October 24 · 15:30 CEST
Köln have seven points and Schalke five. Köln have scored eight goals and conceded 11; Schalke have scored only four and conceded seven. The numbers suggest a close game, with Schalke's more restrictive matches offsetting Köln's home advantage. 
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Tactical outlook: Köln should try to use the home crowd to push forward, but Schalke may be comfortable keeping the match compact and looking for opportunities through transitions. Köln also have several listed absences, including strikers and defenders, while Schalke have their own injury concerns. 
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Why 1–1? Köln's home advantage points toward a goal, but their defensive record makes a clean sheet doubtful. Schalke's relatively low scoring rate makes a high-scoring away performance harder to predict.
### 6. SC Paderborn 07 vs Hamburger SV
[Union Lose 3-2 in Hard-Fought HSV Clash | 1. FC Union Berlin](https://images.openai.com/static-rsc-4/2JvkTWFQwLVhjY3S-JuDyOg2jvv8lEl9KFBshV1-elk7aBdgouNiNTbUGud_7LWeLUEHl77w75HSlM9A4OdzFun_rFBxQy6V5mkOlg74bqH8x5U-BzOoiU-2HS8y4HcUfDiTPj1cWKU-GkGJfAGzVGyPIEa7KoKNlmmuUdsyzvk?purpose=inline)
### Prediction: Paderborn 1–2 Hamburg
Saturday, October 24 · 15:30 CEST
Hamburg have nine points, compared with Paderborn's five. However, Hamburg's six goals scored and 15 conceded show a striking imbalance: they have taken points, but defensive vulnerability remains a concern. Paderborn have scored only five goals in six matches. 
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Tactical outlook: Paderborn may look to unsettle Hamburg early with direct attacks and pressure at home. Hamburg's best route is likely to be patient possession, exploiting the quality gap in attack and trying to prevent the game from becoming chaotic. The team-news preview lists some attacking and midfield absences for Hamburg, so their final lineup matters. 
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Why 1–2? Hamburg have the stronger points total and should create enough chances to win, but their defensive numbers make a Paderborn goal likely.
### 7. Borussia Dortmund vs Eintracht Frankfurt
[BVB football | First team](https://images.openai.com/static-rsc-4/Jru9SCigfSRYvP6WXc0NFLoflJdXTDehANbRm1GmQS9dnGvYC0Iqv9CBt5dFFoH-zLmXjwTNRe4nvI3nvWoMKIRfT2Srmo7C3mGqI8PP7lLkC3vNb7WzQseI5vPPaXynetbIgluflkqnN7qJkIiL_3M17iyGZaTctWmO5RXqSdI?purpose=inline)
### Prediction: Dortmund 2–1
Saturday, October 24 · 18:30 CEST
Dortmund are unbeaten after six matches, with 11 goals scored and only four conceded. Frankfurt have eight points, 10 goals scored and 16 conceded—a defensive record that makes this a difficult away assignment. 
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Tactical outlook: Dortmund's defensive solidity should help them control the tempo, while their home support can increase pressure when Frankfurt try to build from the back. Frankfurt have enough attacking ability to threaten, but their defensive problems have been evident early in the season. 
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Why 2–1? Dortmund are the stronger side on current league form. I expect Frankfurt to find a scoring opportunity, but Dortmund's defensive record and home advantage make a narrow win the most convincing forecast.
### 8. TSG Hoffenheim vs Bayer Leverkusen
[Leverkusen Vs Wolfsburg: Florian Wirtz dkk Menang Dramatis 4-3](https://images.openai.com/static-rsc-4/e9f1TSdxNSLrKmi90QH_6mf4bqJQaboWnaPY52DWRlUJb5HbFtTqcAQBzrQ-R1MY-W5_sNTELkE9x6L7d0g14vpV5iuog9i6wwJZUBbjlLu_tLetrANcAeyhQw4_XYgTYFKl4qBplny12zLHx7pPZlWEt5SqLhizy9BuhurNvS0?purpose=inline)
### Prediction: Hoffenheim 1–2 Leverkusen
Sunday, October 25 · 15:30 CET
Leverkusen have 13 points and have scored 16 goals in six matches. Hoffenheim have 11 goals scored but have conceded 14, so they are dangerous going forward without showing the same defensive stability. Leverkusen's Patrik Schick has scored in each of their first six league matches, a particularly strong sign of reliable finishing form. 
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Tactical outlook: Hoffenheim should be able to threaten in transition, particularly if Leverkusen commit numbers forward. Leverkusen, though, have a reliable central scoring threat in Schick and showed against Freiburg that they can recover from falling behind and find a late winner. 
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Why 1–2? Hoffenheim's attack should create chances at home, but Leverkusen's superior points total and Schick's early-season scoring streak make the visitors my choice.
### 9. SC Freiburg vs Bayern Munich
[Díaz hat-trick powers Bayern Munich to dominant win over 10-man Hoffenheim | Bundesliga](https://images.openai.com/static-rsc-4/z97ySUJ1dVDcwfHozDhwwdOuVJh9jWMfd-8BTsIXFP_-4rhpjINN0cEQ2dZJaAoildrVYDRpicD5FN1-QS0PALRN-1LftXILMKFHKz4wYCKSYOlt9aQ7NI34GlCSxhiOZ3mDGuWZ3Ur6vEA4w6NEZtN4cR2eldoQgVscrBX28fE?purpose=inline)
### Prediction: Freiburg 1–2 Bayern
Sunday, October 25 · 17:30 CET
This is arguably the weekend's biggest test. Bayern lead the table on 14 points with 22 goals scored and just five conceded. Freiburg have 13 points and 15 goals scored, although they lost 2–1 to Leverkusen in their previous league match. 
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Tactical outlook: Freiburg's home advantage and attacking confidence should make this competitive. Bayern's scoring output, however, has been exceptional, and their 6–1 win over Leipzig demonstrated how quickly they can overwhelm a strong opponent. Jamal Musiala is listed as unavailable with a hamstring injury, but Bayern still have substantial attacking options. 
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Why 1–2? Freiburg are good enough to score, but Bayern's attack and overall goal difference give them the edge. I expect Freiburg to compete well before Bayern's finishing quality decides the match.
## Final ranking of confidence
| Confidence | Prediction | Reason |
| ---------- | ----------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| High | Stuttgart to beat Gladbach | Gladbach's six defeats and 20 goals conceded |
| High | Dortmund to beat Frankfurt | Dortmund's strong defensive record; Frankfurt's 16 goals conceded |
| High | Bayern to beat Freiburg | Bayern's 22 goals scored and five conceded |
| Medium | Leipzig to beat Elversberg | Leipzig have greater squad depth, but Elversberg are scoring well |
| Medium | Leverkusen to beat Hoffenheim | Leverkusen's stronger results and Schick's scoring run |
| Medium-low | Augsburg to beat Union | Augsburg's attack is productive, but they concede regularly |
| Medium-low | Hamburg to beat Paderborn | Hamburg have the stronger points total, but defensive concerns remain |
| Low | Mainz–Werder draw | Both teams have scored and conceded regularly |
| Low | Köln–Schalke draw | Close points totals and relatively low-scoring Schalke |
These are my best estimates based on the available Matchday 7 table, fixture information and published team news as of October 22. Confirmed starting lineups, late injuries and suspensions could change the predictions before kickoff.