Bundesliga Matchweek 8 Preview: Key Fixtures & Predictions
Complete preview of Bundesliga matchweek 8 with all fixtures, key talking points, and betting analysis.
Bundesliga Matchweek 8 — What to Expect
Borussia Dortmund lead the Bundesliga on 17 points after 7 games, 3 points clear of FC Bayern München. Matchweek 8 is the next test of whether that holds.
Fixture List
- SV 07 Elversberg vs 1. FSV Mainz 05 — Friday 30 October, 19:30 GMT
SV 07 Elversberg: 8th, 10 pts · 1. FSV Mainz 05: 7th, 10 pts - Borussia Mönchengladbach vs SC Paderborn 07 — Saturday 31 October, 14:30 GMT
Borussia Mönchengladbach: 18th, 3 pts · SC Paderborn 07: 12th, 8 pts - FC Schalke 04 vs RB Leipzig — Saturday 31 October, 14:30 GMT
FC Schalke 04: 16th, 6 pts · RB Leipzig: 5th, 12 pts - FC Augsburg vs SC Freiburg — Saturday 31 October, 14:30 GMT
FC Augsburg: 9th, 9 pts · SC Freiburg: 3rd, 13 pts - SV Werder Bremen vs TSG 1899 Hoffenheim — Saturday 31 October, 14:30 GMT
SV Werder Bremen: 6th, 12 pts · TSG 1899 Hoffenheim: 14th, 6 pts - Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs VfB Stuttgart — Saturday 31 October, 14:30 GMT
Bayer 04 Leverkusen: 4th, 13 pts · VfB Stuttgart: 15th, 6 pts - FC Bayern München vs Borussia Dortmund — Saturday 31 October, 17:30 GMT
FC Bayern München: 2nd, 14 pts · Borussia Dortmund: 1st, 17 pts - 1. FC Union Berlin vs 1. FC Köln — Sunday 01 November, 14:30 GMT
1. FC Union Berlin: 17th, 6 pts · 1. FC Köln: 11th, 8 pts - Eintracht Frankfurt vs Hamburger SV — Sunday 01 November, 16:30 GMT
Eintracht Frankfurt: 13th, 8 pts · Hamburger SV: 10th, 9 pts
Headline Match: SV 07 Elversberg vs 1. FSV Mainz 05
SV 07 Elversberg (8th, 10 pts, 12 scored) host 1. FSV Mainz 05 (7th, 10 pts, 13 conceded). The gap between them is 0 points.
Where the Table Stands
Of the sides playing this week, FC Bayern München have scored the most — 22 goals in 6 games, sitting 2nd on 14 points.
Borussia Dortmund have the tightest defence among them, conceding 4 in 7. They are 1st on 17 points.
At the other end, Borussia Mönchengladbach are bottom on 3 points from 7 games, with 11 scored and 22 conceded.
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Borussia Dortmund | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 4 | +8 | 17 |
| 2 | FC Bayern München | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 22 | 5 | +17 | 14 |
| 3 | SC Freiburg | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 6 | +9 | 13 |
| 4 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 9 | +7 | 13 |
| 5 | RB Leipzig | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 20 | 11 | +9 | 12 |
| 6 | SV Werder Bremen | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 14 | +1 | 12 |
| 7 | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 16 | 13 | +3 | 10 |
| 8 | SV 07 Elversberg | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 15 | -3 | 10 |
| 9 | FC Augsburg | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 17 | 13 | +4 | 9 |
| 10 | Hamburger SV | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 16 | -10 | 9 |
| 11 | 1. FC Köln | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 11 | -3 | 8 |
| 12 | SC Paderborn 07 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 9 | -3 | 8 |
| 13 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 17 | -7 | 8 |
| 14 | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 14 | -3 | 6 |
| 15 | VfB Stuttgart | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 13 | -3 | 6 |
| 16 | FC Schalke 04 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 7 | -3 | 6 |
| 17 | 1. FC Union Berlin | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 18 | -12 | 6 |
| 18 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 22 | -11 | 3 |
The scoring charts going into the round: Patrik Schick (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) on 6; Niclas Füllkrug (SV Werder Bremen) on 6; Michael Olise (FC Bayern München) on 5.
| # | Player | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Patrik Schick | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 6 |
| 2 | Niclas Füllkrug | SV Werder Bremen | 6 |
| 3 | Michael Olise | FC Bayern München | 5 |
| 4 | Younes Ebnoutalib | Eintracht Frankfurt | 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 8 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 8?
There are 9 scheduled fixtures listed in this preview.
What is the headline match of Bundesliga matchweek 8?
The standout fixture of this round is SV 07 Elversberg vs 1. FSV Mainz 05.
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.