Bundesliga Matchweek 5 Preview: Key Fixtures & Predictions
Complete preview of Bundesliga matchweek 5 with all fixtures, key talking points, and betting analysis.
European Football Correspondent
Published 22 September 2026 · Updated 10 October 2026
Bundesliga Matchweek 5 — What to Expect
Borussia Dortmund lead the Bundesliga on 13 points after 5 games, 2 points clear of FC Bayern München. Matchweek 5 is the next test of whether that holds.
Fixture List
- 1. FC Köln vs Borussia Mönchengladbach — Sunday 11 October, 13:30 GMT
1. FC Köln: 14th, 4 pts · Borussia Mönchengladbach: 18th, 0 pts - SC Freiburg vs FC Schalke 04 — Sunday 11 October, 15:30 GMT
SC Freiburg: 3rd, 10 pts · FC Schalke 04: 12th, 5 pts - Eintracht Frankfurt vs 1. FC Köln — Friday 16 October, 18:30 GMT
Eintracht Frankfurt: 13th, 5 pts · 1. FC Köln: 14th, 4 pts - 1. FC Union Berlin vs Borussia Dortmund — Saturday 17 October, 13:30 GMT
1. FC Union Berlin: 16th, 4 pts · Borussia Dortmund: 1st, 13 pts - Hamburger SV vs VfB Stuttgart — Saturday 17 October, 13:30 GMT
Hamburger SV: 11th, 6 pts · VfB Stuttgart: 10th, 6 pts - SV Werder Bremen vs SC Paderborn 07 — Saturday 17 October, 13:30 GMT
SV Werder Bremen: 7th, 8 pts · SC Paderborn 07: 15th, 4 pts - SV 07 Elversberg vs FC Augsburg — Saturday 17 October, 13:30 GMT
SV 07 Elversberg: 9th, 7 pts · FC Augsburg: 6th, 8 pts - FC Schalke 04 vs 1. FSV Mainz 05 — Saturday 17 October, 13:30 GMT
FC Schalke 04: 12th, 5 pts · 1. FSV Mainz 05: 8th, 7 pts - FC Bayern München vs RB Leipzig — Saturday 17 October, 16:30 GMT
FC Bayern München: 2nd, 11 pts · RB Leipzig: 5th, 9 pts
Headline Match: 1. FC Köln vs Borussia Mönchengladbach
1. FC Köln (14th, 4 pts, 6 scored) host Borussia Mönchengladbach (18th, 0 pts, 16 conceded). The gap between them is 4 points.
Where the Table Stands
Of the sides playing this week, FC Bayern München have scored the most — 16 goals in 5 games, sitting 2nd on 11 points.
SC Freiburg have the tightest defence among them, conceding 3 in 4. They are 3rd on 10 points.
At the other end, Borussia Mönchengladbach are bottom on 0 points from 4 games, with 6 scored and 16 conceded.
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Borussia Dortmund | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 4 | +7 | 13 |
| 2 | FC Bayern München | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 4 | +12 | 11 |
| 3 | SC Freiburg | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 3 | +9 | 10 |
| 4 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 8 | +6 | 10 |
| 5 | RB Leipzig | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 5 | +9 | 9 |
| 6 | FC Augsburg | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 8 | +5 | 8 |
| 7 | SV Werder Bremen | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 10 | +0 | 8 |
| 8 | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 10 | +3 | 7 |
| 9 | SV 07 Elversberg | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 8 | +0 | 7 |
| 10 | VfB Stuttgart | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 9 | -1 | 6 |
| 11 | Hamburger SV | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 15 | -10 | 6 |
| 12 | FC Schalke 04 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 5 |
| 13 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 15 | -6 | 5 |
| 14 | 1. FC Köln | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 9 | -3 | 4 |
| 15 | SC Paderborn 07 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 7 | -4 | 4 |
| 16 | 1. FC Union Berlin | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 17 | -12 | 4 |
| 17 | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 13 | -4 | 3 |
| 18 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 16 | -10 | 0 |
The scoring charts going into the round: Patrik Schick (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) on 5; Michael Olise (FC Bayern München) on 4; Younes Ebnoutalib (Eintracht Frankfurt) on 4.
| # | Player | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Patrik Schick | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 5 |
| 2 | Michael Olise | FC Bayern München | 4 |
| 3 | Younes Ebnoutalib | Eintracht Frankfurt | 4 |
| 4 | Yuito Suzuki | SC Freiburg | 4 |
| 5 | Niclas Füllkrug | SV Werder Bremen | 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 5 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 5?
There are 9 scheduled fixtures listed in this preview.
What is the headline match of Bundesliga matchweek 5?
The standout fixture of this round is 1. FC Köln vs Borussia Mönchengladbach.
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.