2. Bundesliga

Fortuna Düsseldorf's strong home record gives them a slight edge in what is expected to be a closely contested match. Bochum are a resilient side but may find it difficult to break down a well-organized Düsseldorf team at their home ground. The passionate home crowd could be the deciding factor in a narrow victory.

Dynamo Dresden will be buoyed by their incredible home support, but they face a tough, physical Darmstadt side. The visitors' direct style of play could frustrate Dresden and neutralize the home advantage. A hard-fought draw seems the most probable outcome as both teams may cancel each other out.

Arminia Bielefeld's disciplined and organized approach, especially at home, gives them the upper hand against Hannover. While Hannover possesses quality, their inconsistency on the road is a major concern. Expect a tactical battle with few clear-cut chances, where Bielefeld's defensive strength could secure a narrow victory.

Schalke 04's push for promotion will be the driving force in this encounter, and their superior individual quality should see them through. Greuther Fürth will pose a threat with their technical style, but they may struggle to contain Schalke's powerful attack. Expect an entertaining match with the visitors' greater ambition and talent making the difference.

Holstein Kiel's potent attack and strong home record make them clear favorites against Elversberg. The visitors have shown resilience but are likely to be overwhelmed by Kiel's high-tempo, offensive style of play. Expect Kiel to control the match and secure a comfortable victory to bolster their promotion ambitions.

This fixture promises to be a closely contested and entertaining affair, with both teams possessing significant offensive firepower. Kaiserslautern's formidable home atmosphere will clash with Paderborn's consistently aggressive attacking style, likely resulting in goals for both sides and making a clear winner difficult to predict.

Eintracht Braunschweig will look to leverage their strong home record and defensive organization in this matchup. Preußen Münster may find it difficult to break down a disciplined Braunschweig side away from home, making a low-scoring home victory the most probable outcome.

In a battle between two historic German clubs, Hertha's superior squad quality and home advantage should give them the edge. While Nürnberg can be a dangerous opponent on their day, their general inconsistency could be their downfall against a Hertha side likely pushing for promotion.

Magdeburg will aim to control the game with their possession-heavy style, backed by their famously vocal home crowd. Karlsruhe are a well-drilled side that will pose a significant threat on the counter-attack, but Magdeburg's relentless pressure might just be enough to see them edge a narrow victory.