Bundesliga Matchweek 6 Preview: Key Fixtures & Predictions
Complete preview of Bundesliga matchweek 6 with all fixtures, key talking points, and betting analysis.
Bundesliga Matchweek 6 — What to Expect
FC Bayern München lead the Bundesliga on 14 points after 6 games, level on points with Borussia Dortmund. Matchweek 6 is the next test of whether that holds.
Fixture List
- Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs SC Freiburg — Sunday 18 October, 13:30 GMT
Bayer 04 Leverkusen: 4th, 10 pts · SC Freiburg: 3rd, 13 pts - Borussia Mönchengladbach vs TSG 1899 Hoffenheim — Sunday 18 October, 15:30 GMT
Borussia Mönchengladbach: 18th, 0 pts · TSG 1899 Hoffenheim: 17th, 3 pts - VfB Stuttgart vs Borussia Mönchengladbach — Friday 23 October, 18:30 GMT
VfB Stuttgart: 13th, 6 pts · Borussia Mönchengladbach: 18th, 0 pts - 1. FSV Mainz 05 vs SV Werder Bremen — Saturday 24 October, 13:30 GMT
1. FSV Mainz 05: 5th, 10 pts · SV Werder Bremen: 8th, 9 pts - 1. FC Köln vs FC Schalke 04 — Saturday 24 October, 13:30 GMT
1. FC Köln: 12th, 7 pts · FC Schalke 04: 14th, 5 pts - RB Leipzig vs SV 07 Elversberg — Saturday 24 October, 13:30 GMT
RB Leipzig: 7th, 9 pts · SV 07 Elversberg: 6th, 10 pts - SC Paderborn 07 vs Hamburger SV — Saturday 24 October, 13:30 GMT
SC Paderborn 07: 15th, 5 pts · Hamburger SV: 9th, 9 pts - FC Augsburg vs 1. FC Union Berlin — Saturday 24 October, 13:30 GMT
FC Augsburg: 10th, 8 pts · 1. FC Union Berlin: 16th, 5 pts - Borussia Dortmund vs Eintracht Frankfurt — Saturday 24 October, 16:30 GMT
Borussia Dortmund: 2nd, 14 pts · Eintracht Frankfurt: 11th, 8 pts
Headline Match: Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs SC Freiburg
Bayer 04 Leverkusen (4th, 10 pts, 14 scored) host SC Freiburg (3rd, 13 pts, 4 conceded). The gap between them is 3 points.
Where the Table Stands
Of the sides playing this week, FC Augsburg have scored the most — 16 goals in 6 games, sitting 10th on 8 points.
SC Freiburg have the tightest defence among them, conceding 4 in 5. They are 3rd on 13 points.
At the other end, Borussia Mönchengladbach are bottom on 0 points from 5 games, with 7 scored and 18 conceded.
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Bayern München | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 21 | 4 | +17 | 14 |
| 2 | Borussia Dortmund | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 4 | +7 | 14 |
| 3 | SC Freiburg | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 4 | +10 | 13 |
| 4 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 8 | +6 | 10 |
| 5 | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 10 | +4 | 10 |
| 6 | SV 07 Elversberg | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 11 | +1 | 10 |
| 7 | RB Leipzig | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 10 | +5 | 9 |
| 8 | SV Werder Bremen | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 12 | +0 | 9 |
| 9 | Hamburger SV | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 15 | -9 | 9 |
| 10 | FC Augsburg | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 12 | +4 | 8 |
| 11 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 16 | -6 | 8 |
| 12 | 1. FC Köln | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 11 | -3 | 7 |
| 13 | VfB Stuttgart | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 10 | -2 | 6 |
| 14 | FC Schalke 04 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 7 | -3 | 5 |
| 15 | SC Paderborn 07 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 9 | -4 | 5 |
| 16 | 1. FC Union Berlin | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 17 | -12 | 5 |
| 17 | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 13 | -4 | 3 |
| 18 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 18 | -11 | 0 |
The scoring charts going into the round: Niclas Füllkrug (SV Werder Bremen) on 6; Michael Olise (FC Bayern München) on 5; Younes Ebnoutalib (Eintracht Frankfurt) on 5.
| # | Player | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Niclas Füllkrug | SV Werder Bremen | 6 |
| 2 | Michael Olise | FC Bayern München | 5 |
| 3 | Younes Ebnoutalib | Eintracht Frankfurt | 5 |
| 4 | Patrik Schick | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 5 |
| 5 | Phillip Tietz | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 5 |
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 6 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 6?
There are 9 scheduled fixtures listed in this preview.
What is the headline match of Bundesliga matchweek 6?
The standout fixture of this round is Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs SC Freiburg.
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.