Bundesliga Roundup, Matchday 27
Matchday 27 of the 2024/25 Bundesliga season showcased thrilling matches and remarkable displays. Here’s the Bundesliga roundup from this round.
Leverkusen 3-1 Bochum
Bayer Leverkusen applied pressure on Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich by beating VfL Bochum 3-1, thanks to two goals in the second half. However, Bochum faces a tough challenge to avoid relegation after spending four seasons in the top division.
Wolfsburg 0-1 Heidenheim
Heidenheim achieved consecutive Bundesliga wins and secured their first clean sheet in 11 league matches with a 1-0 victory over Wolfsburg, bringing them within three points of safety. This important win helped Heidenheim in their fight against relegation and ended Wolfsburg’s five-match unbeaten streak at home, marking Heidenheim’s first-ever win against the Wolves.
Holstein Kiel 0-3 Werder Bremen
Marvin Ducksch and Felix Agu scored goals on either side of halftime, leading SV Werder Bremen to a 3-0 victory over Bundesliga’s bottom team, Holstein Kiel, at the Holstein-Stadion. This win brings Bremen closer to the European spots, now just six points away, as they aim to return to European competition after a 14-year hiatus. Meanwhile, Kiel will be hoping that the rest of the challenging 2024/25 season passes quickly without setting too many negative records.
Hoffenheim 1-1 Augsburg
Augsburg maintained their unbeaten streak in the Bundesliga, reaching a club-record eleven matches (6 wins, 5 draws) after a 1-1 draw with Hoffenheim at the PreZero Arena. This outcome puts Hoffenheim five points above FC Heidenheim, who are in the relegation play-off position. On the other hand, Augsburg remains close to the European qualification spots, only three points away from sixth-placed RB Leipzig.
Bayern Munich 3-2 St Pauli
Bayern Munich regained a six-point advantage over Bayer Leverkusen at the top of the Bundesliga by defeating St Pauli 3-2 in their first home matchup since 2010, bringing them closer to winning the Meisterschale again. Although Bayern’s performance wasn’t completely convincing, with only seven matches remaining, Vincent Kompany will be pleased with his team’s strong position.
Monchengladbach 1-0 RB Leipzig
Mönchengladbach made significant progress in their quest to secure a top-six finish in the Bundesliga by defeating RB Leipzig 1-0. This victory marked their first win of the season against a team ranked ninth or higher. The home team successfully maintained their lead, earning three crucial points in their fight for a top-six position, while Leipzig faced their fourth consecutive match without scoring away from home in the Bundesliga.
Frankfurt 1-0 Stuttgart
Frankfurt achieved a well-deserved 1-0 victory at home against 10-man VfB Stuttgart, marking only their second Bundesliga double over Die Schwaben. This win propelled them to third place in the competition for Champions League (UCL) qualification. Frankfurt managed to navigate the final moments of the match with ease, securing consecutive wins and extending Stuttgart’s winless streak in the league to six matches (2 draws, 4 losses), which leaves them in 11th position in the table.
Freiburg 1-2 Union Berlin
Union Berlin made a significant move towards securing their place in the Bundesliga by achieving their first away victory against SC Freiburg since 2022, overcoming a deficit to win 2-1. This outcome negatively impacts Freiburg’s aspirations for the UEFA Champions League, as they now trail fourth-placed FSV Mainz by three points. On the other hand, Union Berlin has established an eight-point cushion above 16th-placed Heidenheim, who are in the relegation play-off position.
Dortmund 3-1 Mainz 05
Dortmund moved into the upper half of the Bundesliga standings after recovering from two consecutive league defeats by beating UEFA Champions League hopefuls FSV Mainz 3-1 at Signal Iduna Park. This win puts Dortmund only four points away from sixth place, but with four teams in between them and a guaranteed spot for European qualification, Kovač has limited time to orchestrate a late comeback.
