Werder Bremen vs. Hoffenheim (Sunday, 2.30pm)
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European hopefuls Werder Bremen will welcome relegation-threatened Hoffenheim to Weserstadion on Sunday in their 22nd Bundesliga game of the season.
The Green-Whites' 3-0 defeat against Bayern Munich on February 7 means they come into Sunday's clash in 10th place with 30 points, while Hoffenheim are fourth last in 15th place with 18 points and were trounced 4-0 by Union Berlin on February 8.
We say: Werder Bremen 2-1 Hoffenheim
Both sides have struggled for results of late, and it would not be surprising if Sunday's clash was a close affair.
Werder Bremen should be seen as slight favourites considering they have been stronger at home, but the match may be decided by a margin of one goal.
> Bundesliga preview: Werder Bremen vs Hoffenheim
Frankfurt vs. Holstein Kiel (Sunday, 4.30pm)
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Third-placed Eintracht Frankfurt will hope to prevent themselves from being dragged into a battle for Europe with the teams below them when they host Holstein Kiel on Sunday at Deutsche Bank Park in the Bundesliga.
The Eagles drew 1-1 with Borussia Monchengladbach on February 8 and their tally of 39 points means they are only four points ahead of fifth-placed Stuttgart, whereas the visitors are second last in 17th place with 13 points and occupy one of two automatic relegation spots.
We say: Eintracht Frankfurt 3-1 Holstein Kiel
Although Eintracht Frankfurt have found wins difficult to come by in recent weeks, they should be seen as clear favourites given their attacking strengths.
Additionally, Holstein Kiel's defensive frailty has been concerning this term, and it is hard to see them being competitive on Sunday if they fail to address their issues in the backline.
> Bundesliga preview: Frankfurt vs Holstein Kiel
Heidenheim vs. Mainz (Sunday, 6.30pm)
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In a crucial match that will have ramifications for both the relegation battle and race for Europe in the Bundesliga, Heidenheim are set to welcome Mainz 05 to Voith-Arena on Sunday.
The hosts are third last in 16th place with 14 points and were beaten 1-0 by Freiburg on February 8, whereas their opponents are seventh with 32 points and were held to a 0-0 stalemate last Saturday by Augsburg.
We say: Heidenheim 1-2 Mainz 05
Heidenheim will feel they can regularly threaten Mainz's goal given the visitors have struggled on the road recently.
However, the hosts are likely to be fatigued after their exploits in Europe on Thursday, and it would not be surprising if Mainz fought their way back into the game.
> Bundesliga preview: Heidenheim vs Mainz
Ben Knapton
