Bundesliga Roundup, Matchday 29
Matchday 29 of the 2024/25 Bundesliga season showcased thrilling matches and remarkable displays. Here’s the Bundesliga roundup from this round.
Wolfsburg 2-3 RB Leipzig
RB Leipzig managed to secure a victory against a determined Wolfsburg, winning 3-2 and breaking their streak of nine away games without a win. This defeat marks Wolfsburg’s fourth consecutive loss, a first for them since December 2021. With this win, Leipzig reclaims a spot in the top four of the Bundesliga, while Wolfsburg continues to struggle in the lower half of the table.
Holstein Kiel 1-2 St Pauli
In stoppage time, a stunning own-goal by Max Geschwill sealed a comeback victory for St. Pauli, while Holstein Kiel squandered a golden chance to improve their chances of survival. As a result, Kiel now find themselves 11 points away from guaranteed safety after going five matches without a win.
Hoffenheim 2-0 Mainz 05
Hoffenheim broke their streak of four winless matches in the Bundesliga (with two draws and two losses) by beating the strong-performing Mainz 05 2-0 at the PreZero Arena, thanks to two goals from Andrej Kramarić. This victory lifts Christian Ilzer’s team to 14th place in the Bundesliga, creating an eight-point cushion above 16th place Heidenheim. On the other hand, Mainz missed a chance to move back into the top four, falling short of RB Leipzig.
Bochum 1-2 Augsburg
Bochum is still in significant danger of relegation from the Bundesliga after losing 2-1 at home to FC Augsburg due to a late goal from Mert Kömür. His decisive goal improved Augsburg’s chances of finishing in the top six, following an impressive display by goalkeeper Finn Dahmen.
Leverkusen 0-0 Union Berlin
Bayer Leverkusen lost more ground in the Bundesliga title race after playing to a 0-0 draw at home against Union Berlin, who have now gone five league matches without a loss. Union’s coach, Steffen Baumgart, will be pleased with securing a point against a well-known rival, as concerns about relegation have largely dissipated, with Die Eisernen sitting 12 points above the relegation zone.
Monchengladbach 1-2 Freiburg
Freiburg moved into the top six of the Bundesliga following a 2-1 comeback win against Borussia Mönchengladbach, marking their eighth consecutive match without a loss against them. This victory also ends their five-match winless streak, while Gerardo Seoane’s team falls further behind in the competitive battle for European qualification.
Bayern Munich 2-2 Dortmund
In an exciting Klassiker at the Allianz Arena, Bayern Munich and Dortmund ended in a 2-2 draw, with both teams failing to hold onto their leads in the second half. While this outcome doesn’t greatly help either side, Leverkusen’s earlier draw enables Bayern to keep their six-point advantage at the top of the standings.
Stuttgart 1-2 Werder Bremen
Oliver Burke scored a late goal to secure a brace and help SV Werder Bremen achieve their third consecutive away win in the Bundesliga, defeating 10-man VfB Stuttgart 2-1. This result marked the hosts’ fifth consecutive loss at home in the league.
Frankfurt 3-0 Heidenheim
Frankfurt maintained their perfect head-to-head record against relegation-threatened Heidenheim, winning 3-0 at Deutsche Bank Park in the Bundesliga, marking their fifth consecutive victory over them. This solid win allows the Eagles to keep a three-point advantage over fourth-placed RB Leipzig, while Heidenheim remains in the relegation play-off spot, seven points away from safety.
