2024/25 Bundesliga Roundup, Matchday 18: Union Berlin triumph Mainz to quell relegation concerns

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Bundesliga Roundup, Matchday 18

Matchday 18 of the 2024/25 Bundesliga season featured exciting games and impressive performances. Here is the Bundesliga roundup of matchday 18.

Frankfurt 2-0 Dortmund

Dortmund’s most disappointing Bundesliga season since 2014/15 continued as they fell 2-0 to third-placed Frankfurt, marking the first time the club has experienced three consecutive league losses since November 2017. This also represents the first instance since August that Dortmund has failed to score in a Bundesliga match, leaving them in 10th place as they prepare for a crucial Champions League match against Bologna on Tuesday.

Bundesliga Roundup, Matchday 18: Frankfurt players celebrates during the Bundesliga match between Frankfurt and Dortmund at Deutsche Bank Park on January 17, 2025.
Bundesliga Roundup, Matchday 18: Frankfurt players celebrates during the Bundesliga match between Frankfurt and Dortmund at Deutsche Bank Park on January 17, 2025.

Stuttgart 4-0 Freiburg

Stuttgart achieved a convincing 4-0 victory against Freiburg in the Bundesliga, marking their third win in the last four Baden-Württemberg derbies after previously losing the last head-to-head matchup. This win also allowed Stuttgart to secure their third straight victory, moving ahead of RB Leipzig into a Champions League position. On the other hand, Freiburg has suffered consecutive losses in the Bundesliga for the first time since February, having conceded a total of eight goals during these matches.

Bundesliga Roundup, Matchday 18: Stuttgart players celebrates during the Bundesliga match between Stuttgart and Freiburg at MHPArena on January 18, 2025.
Bundesliga Roundup, Matchday 18: Stuttgart players celebrates during the Bundesliga match between Stuttgart and Freiburg at MHPArena on January 18, 2025.

Holstein Kiel 1-3 Hoffenheim

Hoffenheim earned a vital three points in their fight against relegation by defeating fellow relegation contenders Holstein Kiel 3-1 in an away match, thus preserving their perfect head-to-head record against them. Marcel Rapp was unable to secure a victory against his old team, leaving Holstein Kiel in an even more precarious position in the Bundesliga standings.

Heidenheim 0-2 St Pauli

St. Pauli secured their first league points of 2025 by defeating relegation contenders Heidenheim 2-0, thus putting an end to Heidenheim’s unbeaten start to the year. The victory was sealed in stoppage time when Dapo Afolayan’s cutback allowed Morgan Guilavogui to score easily. With this win, St. Pauli climbed to 14th place in the Bundesliga, while Heidenheim fell into the bottom three.

Bochum 3-3 RB Leipzig

Bochum staged an impressive recovery from a three-goal deficit to secure a 3-3 draw with RB Leipzig, marking just one loss in their last five matches as they fight to avoid relegation from the Bundesliga. Although Bochum is still at the bottom of the table, they have improved significantly, now just four points shy of the relegation play-off position after failing to win any of their first 15 league games this season. On the other hand, Leipzig remains in fifth place.

Bundesliga Roundup, Matchday 18: Bochum players celebrates during the Bundesliga match between Bochum and RB Leipzig at Vonovia Ruhrstadion on January 18, 2025.
Bundesliga Roundup, Matchday 18: Bochum players celebrates during the Bundesliga match between Bochum and RB Leipzig at Vonovia Ruhrstadion on January 18, 2025.

Bayern Munich 3-2 Wolfsburg

Leon Goretzka scored two goals as Bayern Munich maintained their lead at the Bundesliga summit by beating Wolfsburg 3-2 at the Allianz Arena. This victory keeps Bayern’s record to only one league loss this season. The home team successfully defended their lead to claim all three points, reinforcing their top position in the Bundesliga. On the other hand, Wolfsburg is just outside the European qualification spots, trailing sixth-placed FSV Mainz by one point.

Bundesliga Roundup, Matchday 18: Leon Goretzka celebrates during the Bundesliga match between Bayern Munich and Wolfsburg at Allianz Arena on January 18, 2025.
Bundesliga Roundup, Matchday 18: Leon Goretzka celebrates during the Bundesliga match between Bayern Munich and Wolfsburg at Allianz Arena on January 18, 2025.

Leverkusen 3-1 Monchengladbach

Bayer Leverkusen increased their winning run to 11 games in all competitions with a solid 3-1 victory over Mönchengladbach at the BayArena, closing the gap to Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich to four points. Die Werkself seems to be regaining their form just in time for a challenging week ahead, which includes matches against Atlético Madrid and RB Leipzig. On the other hand, Mönchengladbach suffered their third consecutive league defeat, falling further behind in the race for a top-six finish and remaining stuck in the lower half of the standings.

Bundesliga Roundup, Matchday 18: Florian Wirtz celebrates during the Bundesliga match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and Borussia Monchengladbach at BayArena on January 18, 2025.
Bundesliga Roundup, Matchday 18: Florian Wirtz celebrates during the Bundesliga match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and Borussia Monchengladbach at BayArena on January 18, 2025.

Union Berlin 2-1 Mainz

Union Berlin broke their streak of 11 matches without a win and achieved their first Bundesliga victory under new coach Steffen Baumgart, defeating FSV Mainz 2-1 at Stadion An der Alten Försterei. This crucial win allowed Union to create a six-point cushion above the Bundesliga relegation zone, much to the satisfaction of former captain Baumgart.

Bundesliga Roundup, Matchday 18: Union Berlin players celebrate during the Bundesliga match between Union Berlin and Mainz 05 at Stadion An der Alten Foersterei on January 19, 2025.
Bundesliga Roundup, Matchday 18: Union Berlin players celebrate during the Bundesliga match between Union Berlin and Mainz 05 at Stadion An der Alten Foersterei on January 19, 2025.

Werder Bremen 0-2 Augsburg

Samuel Essende’s two goals for Augsburg halted Werder Bremen’s five-match unbeaten streak in the Bundesliga at the Weserstadion. The 2-0 win marked Augsburg’s second consecutive away victory after they had not won any of their first seven matches. While Bremen is still in the top half of the standings, their recent performance will be a worry for Ole Werner as they aim to qualify for European competition for the first time in 13 years.

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