Mainz 05 vs. RB Leipzig (Sunday, 2.30pm)
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The opening weekend of the German Bundesliga season continues on Sunday with Mainz 05 hosting RB Leipzig at the Opel Arena.
Mainz will be looking to pick up from where they left off after their miraculous finish to last season, whilst Leipzig will hope to start their fresh title challenge strongly.
We say: Mainz 05 1-2 RB Leipzig
An entertaining affair should be expected on Sunday, but after scoring 25 goals in their past six meetings with Mainz, we expect Leipzig to edge this one to begin their fresh title challenge in the perfect way. Andre Silva will be expected to get his name on the scoresheet on his full debut for the visitors.
Our tipster partners are predicting under 3.5 goals.
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FC Koln vs. Hertha Berlin (Sunday, 4.30pm)
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Two of the German Bundesliga's poorest performers of last season meet in the final match of the opening weekend at the RheinEnergieStadion on Sunday.
FC Koln only survived thanks to a second-leg triumph in the relegation playoff, whilst Hertha Berlin had a particularly poor season down at the wrong end of the table themselves.
We say: FC Koln 1-1 Hertha Berlin
A tight affair is to be expected between two sides similarly matched last season, despite greater expectations on the shoulders of the visitors. We say a 1-1 draw to finish off the opening weekend of the new Bundesliga season, as both sides look to break into their stride.
Our tipster partners are predicting over 1.5 goals.
