Matchday 7
Times in Central European Time.
- Friday 23 October
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VfB Stuttgart – Borussia Mönchengladbach
A brisk start, a first half that swings back and forth, and woodwork before the break. The second half stays open and lively right to the end.
6 out of 10, If you have time - Saturday 24 October
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RB Leipzig – SV 07 Elversberg
An even first half with good chances at both ends and sharp goalkeeping. The second half is played at a higher tempo, but the extended highlights are enough.
4 out of 10, If you have time -
FC Augsburg – 1. FC Union Berlin
A scrappy, stop-start affair with very few clear chances for long periods. Only a short burst in the final half-hour gets the pulse up.
3 out of 10, Skip it -
1. FSV Mainz 05 – SV Werder Bremen
Choreos at both ends, autumn sunshine and a game that keeps delivering. Eventful before the break, then end-to-end and tense throughout the second half.
8 out of 10, Worth it -
1. FC Köln – FC Schalke 04
A good atmosphere for a traditional fixture, but the football is cautious and physical. Clear-cut chances are few and far between.
2 out of 10, Skip it -
SC Paderborn 07 – Hamburger SV
A cagey, quiet first half, then a far livelier second with woodwork and busy goalkeeping. Most of the value comes after the break.
4 out of 10, If you have time -
Borussia Dortmund – Eintracht Frankfurt
An absorbing first half with chances at both ends, woodwork and a VAR penalty check. The second half is tighter, with pyro smoke and a tense finish.
5 out of 10, If you have time - Sunday 25 October
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TSG Hoffenheim – Bayer 04 Leverkusen
Played in pouring rain, with a back-and-forth first half and woodwork. The finale is turbulent: VAR, flaring tempers and a long stoppage for a worrying head injury.
5 out of 10, If you have time -
SC Freiburg – FC Bayern München
Rain at kick-off, an early pyro stoppage and a measured start. The game gradually opens up, with a VAR check and plenty of goalmouth action.
5 out of 10, If you have time