Matchday 4
Times in Central European Time.
- Friday 18 September
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FC Bayern München – 1. FC Union Berlin
A Friday night game with a few moments of individual brilliance but little sustained suspense. The highlights show everything worth seeing.
2 out of 10, Skip it - Saturday 19 September
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Eintracht Frankfurt – SC Freiburg
End-to-end from the start, with a hectic spell before the break and woodwork. Chances keep coming after half-time, and it stays open to the end.
7 out of 10, Worth it -
Borussia Mönchengladbach – 1. FSV Mainz 05
Wild and open from start to finish, with a VAR call, woodwork and goalmouth action at both ends. The second half is pure chaos and runs right into stoppage time.
8 out of 10, Worth it -
Hamburger SV – 1. FC Köln
A competitive game with chances for both sides and plenty of work for the goalkeepers. Woodwork and a busy final ten minutes give it a lively ending.
5 out of 10, If you have time -
SV Werder Bremen – FC Augsburg
A slow first half, but the second builds steadily into a thrilling final stretch. Save your attention for the last half-hour, which is pure drama.
8 out of 10, Worth it -
VfB Stuttgart – Borussia Dortmund
An even, intense evening game with pressing and chances at both ends. A disallowed goal after the break and a tense final stretch.
5 out of 10, If you have time - Sunday 20 September
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Bayer 04 Leverkusen – RB Leipzig
A cagey first half with long-range efforts and a VAR check. More chances follow after the break, but it rarely catches fire.
4 out of 10, If you have time -
FC Schalke 04 – SV 07 Elversberg
A physical, hard-fought contest full of duels that rarely finds any flow. Little here for the neutral.
2 out of 10, Skip it -
SC Paderborn 07 – TSG Hoffenheim
An even start, then plenty of incident: woodwork three times and steady goalmouth action through the second half. Lively, if not essential.
5 out of 10, If you have time