Schalke welcoming Leipzig is the biggest game of the weekend in Germany, though the host's drop-off in form makes this tie look less appetizing than it would have been even three weeks ago. Nevertheless, Schalke’s fans will generate a hostile atmosphere for Leipzig and Julien Nagelsmann’s side will have the novel experience of following up a successful Champions League knockout tie with a tricky domestic tie away from home. Elsewhere Dortmund take on their bogey team of the last two years — Werder Bremen. Dortmund haven’t beaten Bremen in four games, with the nadir being an embarrassing Pokal defeat a few weeks ago. Surely if Lucien Favre’s men can’t beat this doomed version of Bremen, then any hopes of winning the title can be kissed goodbye. Time for my picks.
Bayern 3 Paderborn 0
Gladbach 3 Hoffenheim 1
Bremen 2 Dortmund 4
Hertha 2 Cologne 1
Freiburg 2 Fortuna 0
Schalke 1 Leipzig 2
Leverkusen 2 Augsburg 1
Wolfsburg 1 Mainz 0
Frankfurt 2 Union 1
Season Score - 21/44