Bundesliga Matchweek 4 Preview: Key Fixtures & Predictions
Complete preview of Bundesliga matchweek 4 with all fixtures, key talking points, and betting analysis.
European Football Correspondent
Published 13 September 2026 · Updated 19 September 2026
Bundesliga Matchweek 4 — What to Expect
Borussia Dortmund lead the Bundesliga on 12 points after 4 games, 2 points clear of FC Bayern München. Matchweek 4 is the next test of whether that holds.
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Borussia Dortmund | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 2 | +7 | 12 |
| 2 | FC Bayern München | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 2 | +12 | 10 |
| 3 | SC Freiburg | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 3 | +9 | 10 |
| 4 | FC Augsburg | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 6 | +5 | 7 |
| 5 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 5 | +5 | 7 |
| 6 | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 6 | +4 | 7 |
| 7 | SV 07 Elversberg | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 7 | +1 | 7 |
| 8 | SV Werder Bremen | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 8 | +0 | 7 |
| 9 | RB Leipzig | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 5 | +4 | 6 |
| 10 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 10 | -1 | 5 |
| 11 | FC Schalke 04 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 5 |
| 12 | SC Paderborn 07 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 4 |
| 13 | 1. FC Köln | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 9 | -3 | 4 |
| 14 | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 10 | -3 | 3 |
| 15 | VfB Stuttgart | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 9 | -3 | 3 |
| 16 | Hamburger SV | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 13 | -11 | 3 |
| 17 | 1. FC Union Berlin | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 17 | -13 | 1 |
| 18 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 16 | -10 | 0 |
Fixture List
- Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs RB Leipzig — Sunday 20 September, 13:30 GMT
Bayer 04 Leverkusen: 10th, 4 pts · RB Leipzig: 7th, 6 pts - FC Schalke 04 vs SV 07 Elversberg — Sunday 20 September, 15:30 GMT
FC Schalke 04: 11th, 4 pts · SV 07 Elversberg: 8th, 6 pts - SC Paderborn 07 vs TSG 1899 Hoffenheim — Sunday 20 September, 17:30 GMT
SC Paderborn 07: 16th, 1 pt · TSG 1899 Hoffenheim: 13th, 3 pts
Headline Match: Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs RB Leipzig
Bayer 04 Leverkusen (10th, 4 pts, 8 scored) host RB Leipzig (7th, 6 pts, 3 conceded). The gap between them is 2 points.
Where the Table Stands
Of the sides playing this week, RB Leipzig have scored the most — 9 goals in 3 games, sitting 7th on 6 points.
At the other end, Borussia Mönchengladbach are bottom on 0 points from 4 games, with 6 scored and 16 conceded.
The scoring charts going into the round: Michael Olise (FC Bayern München) on 4; Younes Ebnoutalib (Eintracht Frankfurt) on 4; Yuito Suzuki (SC Freiburg) on 4.
Following the Round
Our model prices every fixture in this round on the Bundesliga predictions page, with the full table and scoring data on the Bundesliga stats hub. Results and what they changed go into our matchweek 4 review once the round finishes.
Preview by the Planete Football editorial team. Table, fixture and scoring data sourced from football-data.org.
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Frequently asked questions
How many Bundesliga fixtures are in matchweek 4?
There are 3 scheduled fixtures listed in this preview.
What is the headline match of Bundesliga matchweek 4?
The standout fixture of this round is Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs RB Leipzig.
Where do the kick-off times in this preview come from?
Kick-off times are sourced from football-data.org and listed in GMT.
Does this preview include betting predictions?
It discusses general betting angles for the round but does not publish a fixed predicted scoreline.