Friday night
1. FC Kaiserslautern v. VfB Stuttgart
Prediction: 1-2
We will ask once again,why do Stuttgart always play on Friday nights? And is anyone going to watch this fixture? Labbadia wants this result badly as a former 'Lautern player.
Saturday
Borussia Dortmund v. FC Augsburg
Prediction: 2-0
A strange game in France brought Dortmund crashing to Earth while FCA have several players involved in an altercation at the Munich Beer Festival. We'll take the home side.
SC Freiburg v. Mönchengladbach
Prediction: 0-1
It's time to start believing that 'Gladbach have the staying power near the top of the table.
Bayer Leverkusen v. VfL Wolfsburg
Prediction: 1-1
Two disappointing sides separated by a point, and a draw here could heap pressure on both managers.
1. FC Nürnberg v. FSV Mainz 05
Prediction: 2-1
There's not much of a gap in quality between these sides, but the Bavarians should get the job done at home.
1899 Hoffenheim v. Bayern München
Prediction: 0-2
If there is a fixture that could trip up Bayern, this could be it. And surely Bayern will concede another goal. But only a fool would pick against them at this point.
Hertha BSC v. 1. FC Köln
Prediction: 1-1
A fascinating clash in the nation's capital is Saturday's featured match. TBG believes that it will be difficult for Köln to maintain their form. Ramos and Lell are out for Berlin.
Sunday
Hannover 96 v. Werder Bremen
Prediction: 1-2
Bremen have a full week off while Hannover endured travel problems in the Ukraine so the second-placed side should have a major advantage - even on the road.
Hamburger SV v. FC Schalke 04
Prediction: 1-3
We wonder what Huub Stevens is thinking for this one? Will he realize which side he is managing?
Friday, September 30, 2011
Monday, September 26, 2011
Bundesliga Matchday 7 review
Friday night
VfB Stuttgart v. Hamburger SV
Prediction: 1-1
Actual result: 1-2
It looks like Huub Stevens will be back in charge for a revitalized Hamburg.
Saturday
FC Schalke 04 v. SC Freiburg
Prediction: 2-0
Actual result: 4-2
Schalke have the second-most prolific attack in the league so this was not a surprise.
VfL Wolfsburg v. 1. FC Kaiserslautern
Prediction: 1-1
Actual result: 1-0
We were wrong to think that Kaiserslautern were not truly as bad as we originally thought.
Mönchengladbach v. 1. FC Nürnberg
Prediction: 2-0
Actual result: 1-0
Nobody grinds out results like Lucien Favre's men.
FSV Mainz 05 v. Borussia Dortmund
Prediction: 1-3
Actual result: 1-2
Dortmund got an amazing winner from Piszczek after an afternoon of high drama at the Coface Arena.
FC Augsburg v. Hannover 96
Prediction: 0-2
Actual result: 0-0
This result does not suit either side's aspirations, and Augsburg are quickly becoming draw specialists.
Bayern München v. Bayer Leverkusen
Prediction: 3-0
Actual result: 3-0
It wasn't too difficult to predict this, although perhaps the listlessness of Leverkusen was hard to believe.
Sunday
1. FC Köln v. 1899 Hoffenheim
Prediction: 1-2
Actual result: 2-0
Köln are looking like a completely different side from the useless one from the beginning of the year.
Werder Bremen v. Hertha BSC
Prediction: 1-1
Actual result: 2-1
An amazing match was decided by an imperious Pizarro after Hertha bravely held firm with nine men for nearly half an hour in a terrific spectacle.
VfB Stuttgart v. Hamburger SV
Prediction: 1-1
Actual result: 1-2
It looks like Huub Stevens will be back in charge for a revitalized Hamburg.
Saturday
FC Schalke 04 v. SC Freiburg
Prediction: 2-0
Actual result: 4-2
Schalke have the second-most prolific attack in the league so this was not a surprise.
VfL Wolfsburg v. 1. FC Kaiserslautern
Prediction: 1-1
Actual result: 1-0
We were wrong to think that Kaiserslautern were not truly as bad as we originally thought.
Mönchengladbach v. 1. FC Nürnberg
Prediction: 2-0
Actual result: 1-0
Nobody grinds out results like Lucien Favre's men.
FSV Mainz 05 v. Borussia Dortmund
Prediction: 1-3
Actual result: 1-2
Dortmund got an amazing winner from Piszczek after an afternoon of high drama at the Coface Arena.
FC Augsburg v. Hannover 96
Prediction: 0-2
Actual result: 0-0
This result does not suit either side's aspirations, and Augsburg are quickly becoming draw specialists.
Bayern München v. Bayer Leverkusen
Prediction: 3-0
Actual result: 3-0
It wasn't too difficult to predict this, although perhaps the listlessness of Leverkusen was hard to believe.
Sunday
1. FC Köln v. 1899 Hoffenheim
Prediction: 1-2
Actual result: 2-0
Köln are looking like a completely different side from the useless one from the beginning of the year.
Werder Bremen v. Hertha BSC
Prediction: 1-1
Actual result: 2-1
An amazing match was decided by an imperious Pizarro after Hertha bravely held firm with nine men for nearly half an hour in a terrific spectacle.
Friday, September 23, 2011
Bundesliga Matchday 7 predictions
Friday night
VfB Stuttgart v. Hamburger SV
Prediction: 1-1
Will Hamburg get a response after sacking Oenning? Why do Stuttgart always play on Friday nights? Is anyone going to watch this fixture?
Saturday
FC Schalke 04 v. SC Freiburg
Prediction: 2-0
Expect the Royals Blues to thrash a poor Freiburg side even after the shock resignation of Rangnick.
VfL Wolfsburg v. 1. FC Kaiserslautern
Prediction: 1-1
Kaiserslautern truly have not been too dreadful while Wolfsburg have been, making this very interesting.
Mönchengladbach v. 1. FC Nürnberg
Prediction: 2-0
'Gladbach have been very stingy this season, and should do enough to avoid a banana skin against FCN.
FSV Mainz 05 v. Borussia Dortmund
Prediction: 1-3
Dortmund will welcome back Gotze and look to find their attacking teeth against a Mainz squad on the decline and trying to ward off suitors for Tuchel.
FC Augsburg v. Hannover 96
Prediction: 0-2
Hannover need to take advantage of their winless opponents to stamp themselves as European contenders.
Bayern München v. Bayer Leverkusen
Prediction: 3-0
Heynckes will have Gomez back against a shell-shocked Leverkusen team that ma be better served looking ahead to their home Champions League matchup with Genk next week.
Sunday
1. FC Koln v. 1899 Hoffenheim
Prediction: 1-2
The Goats typically flop after a great result, and Hoffenheim are showing signs that they can truly contend.
Werder Bremen v. Hertha BSC
Prediction: 1-1
Bremen have some selection problems and Hertha have been tough on the road in counter-attacking situations so a draw could be in order.
VfB Stuttgart v. Hamburger SV
Prediction: 1-1
Will Hamburg get a response after sacking Oenning? Why do Stuttgart always play on Friday nights? Is anyone going to watch this fixture?
Saturday
FC Schalke 04 v. SC Freiburg
Prediction: 2-0
Expect the Royals Blues to thrash a poor Freiburg side even after the shock resignation of Rangnick.
VfL Wolfsburg v. 1. FC Kaiserslautern
Prediction: 1-1
Kaiserslautern truly have not been too dreadful while Wolfsburg have been, making this very interesting.
Mönchengladbach v. 1. FC Nürnberg
Prediction: 2-0
'Gladbach have been very stingy this season, and should do enough to avoid a banana skin against FCN.
FSV Mainz 05 v. Borussia Dortmund
Prediction: 1-3
Dortmund will welcome back Gotze and look to find their attacking teeth against a Mainz squad on the decline and trying to ward off suitors for Tuchel.
FC Augsburg v. Hannover 96
Prediction: 0-2
Hannover need to take advantage of their winless opponents to stamp themselves as European contenders.
Bayern München v. Bayer Leverkusen
Prediction: 3-0
Heynckes will have Gomez back against a shell-shocked Leverkusen team that ma be better served looking ahead to their home Champions League matchup with Genk next week.
Sunday
1. FC Koln v. 1899 Hoffenheim
Prediction: 1-2
The Goats typically flop after a great result, and Hoffenheim are showing signs that they can truly contend.
Werder Bremen v. Hertha BSC
Prediction: 1-1
Bremen have some selection problems and Hertha have been tough on the road in counter-attacking situations so a draw could be in order.
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Promoting women's football
In an effort to promote women's football in Germany, players from regional leagues are posing for a calendar. You can see the images of these women here.
This brings to mind the fact that the German national team posed for an interesting team picture before the World Cup.
Is this an appropriate way to promote women's football? Take a look at the pictures and decide and leave us your comments.
This brings to mind the fact that the German national team posed for an interesting team picture before the World Cup.
Is this an appropriate way to promote women's football? Take a look at the pictures and decide and leave us your comments.
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
From Berlin to Arsenal: An inspiring story
Football fans know that Hertha Berlin and Arsenal have many things in common, starting with both teams visiting German champion Dortmund in a four-day span this year (Hertha won and Arsenal drew for those keeping score.)
Now comes the inspiring story of a teenager who spent time in the Hertha youth system and will soon join the Gunners.
He's 14 years old and is proving that help is on the way for Arsene Wenger's side.
Now comes the inspiring story of a teenager who spent time in the Hertha youth system and will soon join the Gunners.
He's 14 years old and is proving that help is on the way for Arsene Wenger's side.
Monday, September 19, 2011
Bundesliga Matchday 6 review
Friday night
SC Freiburg v. VfB Stuttgart
Prediction: 2-1
Actual result: 1-2
Stuttgart look like a formidable side once again all of a sudden, although Freiburg probably deserved something from this match.
Saturday
Hertha BSC v. FC Augsburg
Prediction: 2-0
Actual result: 2-2
Hertha was forced to overcome a nervy start and conceded two bad goals to Augsburg in a matchup that showed that Berlin are not ready for Europe.
Hamburger SV v. Mönchengladbach
Prediction: 2-1
Actual result: 0-1
It's good-bye Oenning after a disastrous start in which Hamburg are probably fortunate not to be pointless.
Bayer Leverkusen v. 1. FC Koln
Prediction: 4-1
Actual result: 1-4
Well TBG predicted the correct scoreline. Who would have thought that the Goats would storm the BayArena and dominate?
1. FC Nürnberg v. Werder Bremen
Prediction: 1-2
Actual result: 1-1
Wiese's dismissal meant that Bremen should be very happy with a point on the road.
1899 Hoffenheim v. VfL Wolfsburg
Prediction: 3-1
Actual result: 3-1
Finally an exact score right - those are not as easy as it looks.
1. FC Kaiserslautern v. FSV Mainz 05
Prediction: 2-2
Actual result: 3-1
Mainz are in free-fall towards the drop zone after two wins to start the campaign. .
Sunday
Hannover 96 v. Borussia Dortmund
Prediction: 1-2
Actual result: 2-1
It's official - the champions are in big trouble if they want to return to Europe.
FC Schalke 04 v. Bayern München
Prediction: 2-1
Actual result: 0-2
Even without Robben and Gomez, Bayern cruised with utter dominance and another clean sheet. Can anyone stop the Reds? (Maybe Hertha?)
HERO OF THE WEEK: Lukas Podolski, 1. FC Koln. Podolski finally coming through in a derby for the first time since returning home.
GOAT OF THE WEEK: Tim Wiese, Werder Bremen. His three-match ban puts should effectively help end any faint title hopes for the Green-Whites.
SC Freiburg v. VfB Stuttgart
Prediction: 2-1
Actual result: 1-2
Stuttgart look like a formidable side once again all of a sudden, although Freiburg probably deserved something from this match.
Saturday
Hertha BSC v. FC Augsburg
Prediction: 2-0
Actual result: 2-2
Hertha was forced to overcome a nervy start and conceded two bad goals to Augsburg in a matchup that showed that Berlin are not ready for Europe.
Hamburger SV v. Mönchengladbach
Prediction: 2-1
Actual result: 0-1
It's good-bye Oenning after a disastrous start in which Hamburg are probably fortunate not to be pointless.
Bayer Leverkusen v. 1. FC Koln
Prediction: 4-1
Actual result: 1-4
Well TBG predicted the correct scoreline. Who would have thought that the Goats would storm the BayArena and dominate?
1. FC Nürnberg v. Werder Bremen
Prediction: 1-2
Actual result: 1-1
Wiese's dismissal meant that Bremen should be very happy with a point on the road.
1899 Hoffenheim v. VfL Wolfsburg
Prediction: 3-1
Actual result: 3-1
Finally an exact score right - those are not as easy as it looks.
1. FC Kaiserslautern v. FSV Mainz 05
Prediction: 2-2
Actual result: 3-1
Mainz are in free-fall towards the drop zone after two wins to start the campaign. .
Sunday
Hannover 96 v. Borussia Dortmund
Prediction: 1-2
Actual result: 2-1
It's official - the champions are in big trouble if they want to return to Europe.
FC Schalke 04 v. Bayern München
Prediction: 2-1
Actual result: 0-2
Even without Robben and Gomez, Bayern cruised with utter dominance and another clean sheet. Can anyone stop the Reds? (Maybe Hertha?)
HERO OF THE WEEK: Lukas Podolski, 1. FC Koln. Podolski finally coming through in a derby for the first time since returning home.
GOAT OF THE WEEK: Tim Wiese, Werder Bremen. His three-match ban puts should effectively help end any faint title hopes for the Green-Whites.
Friday, September 16, 2011
Klinsmann: Judge me on November matches
United States head coach Jurgen Klinsmann wants you to know that you can throw out the results of his first three matches. That's because he didn't get a chance to schedule a gauntlet of games against Mexico, Costa Rica and Belgium.
Klinsmann gave a conference call Friday in which he highlighted that he does not yet have the control to do things his way.
Said Klinsmann: "So because I look at things differently and plan things differently, it's been quite a challenge, the first couple of weeks."
Now there's news that the revolutionary attacking style that has produced one goal in three matches won't be seen by U.S. fans until November, according to Klinsmann. Matchups with Honduras on Oct. 8 and with Ecuador three days later are still not ones that will reflect his leadership.
"Going forward, the first two games where I have my hand involved will be November," Klinsmann said. "I love to kind of get my hands around the program, building the first couple of weeks, build a lot of bridges."
So fear not, U.S. soccer fans! You only have to wait five matches to see what the real United States team will look like in November against some unnamed opponents.
Klinsmann gave a conference call Friday in which he highlighted that he does not yet have the control to do things his way.
Said Klinsmann: "So because I look at things differently and plan things differently, it's been quite a challenge, the first couple of weeks."
Now there's news that the revolutionary attacking style that has produced one goal in three matches won't be seen by U.S. fans until November, according to Klinsmann. Matchups with Honduras on Oct. 8 and with Ecuador three days later are still not ones that will reflect his leadership.
"Going forward, the first two games where I have my hand involved will be November," Klinsmann said. "I love to kind of get my hands around the program, building the first couple of weeks, build a lot of bridges."
So fear not, U.S. soccer fans! You only have to wait five matches to see what the real United States team will look like in November against some unnamed opponents.
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