Heidenheim vs. Stuttgart (Sunday, 2.30pm)
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In a match that could have a significant impact on the relegation battle and race for European football, Heidenheim will welcome Stuttgart to Voith-Arena on Sunday in their 14th Bundesliga match of their campaign.
The hosts are third last in 16th place with 10 points and were beaten 4-2 by leaders Bayern Munich last time out in the league on December 7, whereas the visitors are eighth with 20 points from 13 games and narrowly defeated Union Berlin 3-2 on December 6.
We say: Heidenheim 1-3 Stuttgart
Stuttgart have been devastating in front of goal in the past weeks, and they will feel confident they can take advantage of their struggling hosts.
However, Heidenheim could occasionally create good opportunities in the final third given the visitors have not been defensively resilient of late.
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Dortmund vs. Hoffenheim (Sunday, 4.30pm)
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Borussia Dortmund's home match against Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga on Sunday at Signal Iduna Park could have significant ramifications at both ends of the table.
Seventh-placed BVB drew 1-1 with Borussia Monchengladbach on December 7 and their tally of 21 points is just three fewer than fourth-placed RB Leipzig, who occupy the division's final Champions League spot, while the visitors are fourth last in 14th place with 13 points and drew 1-1 with Freiburg on December 8.
We say: Borussia Dortmund 2-1 Hoffenheim
Dortmund are in the midst of an injury crisis in their backline, and it would be remarkable if they managed to keep Hoffenheim at bay.
Having said that, the visitors record away from home is poor while Dortmund's is strong, and the hosts should come into Sunday's match as favourites.
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RB Leipzig vs. Frankfurt (Sunday, 6.30pm)
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RB Leipzig boss Marco Rose will hope to cling onto his job when his struggling team take on Eintracht Frankfurt on Sunday at Red Bull Arena in their 14th Bundesliga game of the season.
Die Roten Bullen are fourth in the league with 24 points and were eliminated from the Champions League on Wednesday when they lost 3-2 against Aston Villa, while the Eagles are second in the top flight after 13 matchweeks and have 27 points following their 2-2 draw with Augsburg on December 7.
We say: RB Leipzig 1-3 Eintracht Frankfurt
RB Leipzig will no doubt be low on confidence considering their poor form, and it would not be surprising if they conceded first on Sunday.
Additionally, despite Eintracht Frankfurt's recent difficulties, they have been largely excellent this campaign and should be favourites to take all three points.
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Ben Knapton
