Bundesliga Roundup, Matchday 19
Matchday 19 of the 2024/25 Bundesliga season showcased thrilling matches and remarkable displays. Here is the Bundesliga roundup of matchday 19.
Wolfsburg 2-2 Holstein Kiel
Although Holstein Kiel managed to score a late equalizer to secure a 2-2 draw against VfL Wolfsburg, they are still without an away win in the Bundesliga. The home team made efforts to score a late winner, but Kiel successfully defended to earn a crucial point, bringing them within 6 points of safety. Meanwhile, Wolfsburg climbed to 7th place, just four points shy of the top four.
RB Leipzig 2-2 Bayer Leverkusen
RB Leipzig rallied from being two goals down to achieve a 2-2 draw with Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga, making it the first draw in their last nine meetings. Despite not winning in their last three league matches, this comeback, coupled with their recent European victory over Sporting CP, may offer a considerable morale lift for the home team.
Mainz 2-0 Stuttgart
Mainz 05 ended their recent two-match losing streak with a significant 2-0 victory over VfB Stuttgart at the MEWA Arena, bringing them closer to their goal of European qualification for the first time since the 2016/17 season. This win puts them at 31 points in the top six, enhancing their chances for European qualification this season. On the other hand, this defeat is a setback for Stuttgart, who experienced their first loss in five matches across all competitions.
Freiburg 1-2 Bayern Munich
Harry Kane scored from open play for the first time since November, leading Bayern Munich to a close 2-1 victory over Freiburg, which maintains their unbeaten record against the Breisgau-Brasilianer at 18 matches across all competitions. This marks Bayern’s fifth consecutive league win, and with Bayer Leverkusen’s recent setback, they have increased their lead to six points. Although Freiburg has fallen further from the top six, they will aim to secure points in their upcoming matches against Bochum and Heidenheim.
Dortmund 2-2 Werder Bremen
Interim manager Mike Tullberg had to be content with a draw in his debut match leading Dortmund, as the team, reduced to 10 players, squandered a two-goal advantage to end the game 2-2 against Werder Bremen. This result extended Dortmund’s winless streak to five games in all competitions. The home side had to withstand significant pressure from Bremen to secure the draw, which drops them to 11th place, one point behind their opponents, who are also struggling with four consecutive league matches without a win in 2025.
Augsburg 2-1 Heidenheim
Augsburg secured a last-minute 2-1 win against Heidenheim at the WWK Arena, avoiding a third straight home loss in the Bundesliga. After appearing to be in danger of relegation a few weeks prior, this victory marks Augsburg’s third consecutive win, bringing them within six points of the top six. Meanwhile, Heidenheim stays in the relegation play-off position, 4 points away from safety.
Monchengladbach 3-0 Bochum
Borussia Mönchengladbach achieved their first victory of 2025 with a decisive 3-0 win against last-placed VfL Bochum, moving closer to the Bundesliga’s top six. Meanwhile, Bochum’s situation worsened as they suffered their 13th loss of the season. This defeat keeps Bochum at the bottom of the table.
Hoffenheim 2-2 Frankfurt
This season, Hoffenheim has not won any Bundesliga matches following European games, recording four draws and three losses. However, they managed to secure a crucial point at home against Eintracht Frankfurt by scoring in the dying moments of the match. This result puts Hoffenheim four points clear of the relegation zone, while Frankfurt stays in third place, five points behind the second position.
St Pauli 3-0 Union Berlin
St. Pauli achieved their first consecutive Bundesliga victories since 2011, defeating Union Berlin 3-0. This win allowed them to surpass Die Eisernen in the standings and create a six-point cushion from the relegation zone. Meanwhile, Union Berlin edged closer to the relegation fight, now only 6 points away from the drop zone after suffering their fourth loss in five games.
