Bundesliga Matchday 4 (2026/27) predicted scores (kick-offs in CEST / Germany time).
Current table after MD3 (key context): Freiburg and Dortmund lead on 9 pts (perfect records); Augsburg and Bayern on 7; Leipzig and Elversberg on 6; a cluster of mid-table sides on 3–4 pts; Union, Gladbach and Hamburg near/at the bottom.
Friday, 18 September
Bayern Munich vs Union Berlin (20:30)
Predicted: 4-0
Bayern (2-1-0, 7-2) are unbeaten and returning home after a solid 2-1 win at Elversberg. Union (0-1-2, 4-10) are struggling defensively and sit near the bottom. Bayern’s attacking quality (Kane, Olise, Díaz, Musiala available) and home dominance should produce a comfortable, high-scoring win. Union’s absences and poor form make an upset unlikely.
Saturday, 19 September
Borussia Mönchengladbach vs Mainz 05 (15:30)
Predicted: 1-2
Gladbach are winless (0-0-3, 3-12) and leaky, with key absences (including suspended Kleindienst). Mainz (1-1-1, 6-3) are more solid and showed attacking threat earlier. Mainz’s organization and counter-attacking ability should edge a tight away win against a side in crisis.
Eintracht Frankfurt vs SC Freiburg (15:30)
Predicted: 1-2
Freiburg lead the table with a perfect 3-0-0 record (10-1) and excellent form under Schuster (big wins including 5-0 vs Gladbach). Frankfurt (1-1-1, 7-8) are inconsistent. Freiburg’s defensive solidity and clinical finishing make them slight favorites even away; expect a competitive but controlled away victory.
Hamburger SV vs 1. FC Köln (15:30)
Predicted: 1-1
Both are struggling for consistency (Hamburg 0-0-3 and goal-shy; Köln 1-1-1). Hamburg need points badly at home; Köln are capable of solid performances. A low-scoring draw feels the most realistic outcome in a mid-table scrap.
Werder Bremen vs FC Augsburg (15:30)
Predicted: 1-2
Augsburg remain strong (2-1-0, 9-3) with good attacking output. Bremen (1-1-1, 5-6) are competitive at home but inconsistent. Augsburg’s form and quality should see them take the points in an open game.
VfB Stuttgart vs Borussia Dortmund (18:30)
Predicted: 1-2
Dortmund are perfect (3-0-0, 8-2) and in excellent form. Stuttgart (1-0-2, 6-8) have home threat but defensive issues and injuries. Dortmund’s squad depth and momentum make them favorites in a high-quality matchup; expect a close but away win.
Sunday, 20 September
Bayer Leverkusen vs RB Leipzig (15:30)
Predicted: 2-2
Both mid-table sides with attacking quality (Leverkusen 1-1-1, 8-5; Leipzig 2-0-1, 9-3). Leipzig looked sharp in a 5-0 win over Hamburg. An open, entertaining draw is the most likely result between two evenly matched teams.
Schalke 04 vs SV Elversberg (17:30)
Predicted: 1-1
Schalke (1-1-1, 3-4) showed resilience (including a win over Union). Elversberg (2-0-1, 8-7) have punched above weight as promoted side but lost to Bayern. A tight, low-scoring draw at the Veltins-Arena is expected.
SC Paderborn 07 vs TSG Hoffenheim (19:30)
Predicted: 1-2
Paderborn (0-1-2, 0-4) remain goalless and near the bottom. Hoffenheim (1-0-2, 6-7) have more attacking threat and recent positive results. Hoffenheim should take the points, though Paderborn’s home organization could keep it competitive.
Overall notes: Freiburg and Dortmund continue strong starts; Bayern look set to climb; bottom sides (Gladbach, Hamburg, Union, Paderborn) face tough tests. Predictions factor in current form, home/away trends, goal differences, and available team news (injuries/suspensions). Early-season volatility remains high. These are informed forecasts based on data as of mid-September 2026.