Bundesliga Matchday 21 predictions

Friday night

Borussia Dortmund v. Schalke 04

Prediction: 4-1

Does anyone expect anything else from the 137th Ruhr derby?

Saturday

1. FC Koln v. Bayern Munich

Prediction: 0-3

Koln surprisingly have been tough at the Allianz, earning a draw in the reverse. That won't happen in front of an angry bunch of home supporters.

Hannover 96 v. VfL Wolfsburg

Prediction: 2-1

Hannover are on a bit of a slide, but the Wolves have often been toothless.

FSV Mainz 05 v. Werder Bremen

Prediction: 3-1

Sebastian Mielitz will deputise for a suspended Tim Wiese in goal, and could be in for a long day.

1. FC Nürnberg v. Bayer Leverkusen

Prediction: 1-1

Leverkusen should find things tough against a rejuvenated Nürnberg side.

1899 Hoffenheim v. 1. FC Kaiserslautern

Prediction: 4-2

Hoffenheim showing there is life after Demba Ba.

Mönchengladbach v. VfB Stuttgart

Prediction: 2-1

Possibly the biggest match of the weekend. The first fixture ended 7-0 for Stuttgart and 'Gladbach will earn some revenge and get off bottom.

Sunday

Hamburger SV v. FC St. Pauli

Prediction: 3-1

The honours were even after the first Hamburg derby, but HSV's class will give them three points at home.

SC Freiburg v. Eintracht Frankfurt

Prediction: 2-1

Freiburg are unbeaten in their last six league matches while Frankfurt are in a deep slump.