Bundesliga Matchday 4 predictions

Friday night

Hertha BSC v. VfB Stuttgart
Prediction: 1-0

Babbel facing former team in what should be a cracking affair at the Olympic Stadium.

Saturday

SC Freiburg v. VfL Wolfsburg
Prediction: 1-2

The Wolves have had plenty of time to digest an embarrassing performance and Cisse's transfer request can't help the mood at the Badenova.

Hamburger SV v. 1. FC Koln
Prediction: 2-1

TBG have to believe that Hamburg get off the mark against the league's worst side.

1. FC Kaiserslautern v. Bayern München
Prediction: 1-3

Although K-Town won this fixture last season, it's difficult to see a repeat.

1. FC Nürnberg v. FC Augsburg
Prediction: 2-2

This match has draw written all over it.

1899 Hoffenheim v. Werder Bremen
Prediction: 3-1

Bremen's kamikaze style may not fit too well in a charged-up Rhein-Neckar.

Bayer Leverkusen v. Borussia Dortmund
Prediction: 1-2

Second v. first from last season, and we believe the champions will once again rise to the occasion against a Leverkusen outfit (again) distracted by Michael Ballack.

Sunday

Hannover 96 v. FSV Mainz 05
Prediction: 1-1

Hannover progressed in Europe in thrilling fashion and could be ripe for a letdown.

FC Schalke 04 v. Mönchengladbach

Prediction: 3-1
Although 'Gladbach look like world beaters, Huntelaar and company look very tough in Gelsenkirchen.