RB Leipzig vs. Werder Bremen (Sunday, 2.30pm)
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RB Leipzig boss Marco Rose will hope to leave the rumours of his potential dismissal behind in 2024 and start 2025 with a win in the Bundesliga against Werder Bremen at home on Sunday at Red Bull Arena.
Die Roten Bullen occupy the final Champions League spot in fourth place and have 27 points after losing 5-1 against leaders Bayern Munich on December 20, while Werder Bremen beat Union Berlin 4-1 on December 21 and are seventh with 25 points.
We say: RB Leipzig 1-1 Werder Bremen
RB Leipzig's defensive record in the past weeks is alarming, and it is difficult to see them preventing Werder Bremen from scoring.
However, the hosts' strong form at home should make them favourites on Sunday, and they are likely to at least avoid defeat.
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Augsburg vs. Stuttgart (Sunday, 4.30pm)
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Stuttgart will hope to start 2025 with a victory and get back to winning ways on Sunday when they travel to WWK Arena to take on Augsburg in the Bundesliga.
The hosts are sixth last in 13th place with 16 points after 15 matchweeks and lost 5-1 against Holstein Kiel on December 21, whereas Stuttgart were beaten 1-0 by St Pauli on the same date and are 10th with 23 points.
We say: Augsburg 1-2 Stuttgart
Augsburg are unlikely to be easy to overcome considering their strong home form, and it would not be surprising if they scored.
Having said that, Stuttgart should be seen as favourites given their away record is strong, and they created numerous opportunities against St Pauli despite their defeat.
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Ben Knapton
