Union Berlin vs. Augsburg (Saturday, 2.30pm)
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Union Berlin kick off their 2020-21 Bundesliga campaign on Saturday when they welcome Augsburg to the Stadion An der Alten Forsterei.
Union occupied 11th spot at the close of play last season, while Augsburg avoided the drop by six points as they placed 15th in the 2019-20 campaign.
We say: Union Berlin 1-1 Augsburg
Both sides will not want to give too much away in their opener, and that makes for a cagey affair this weekend. Niederlechner will look to carry on his prolific goalscoring form from the previous campaign, but Augsburg have made several impressive signings over the summer, so we expect this one to end all square.
Our tipster partners are predicting over 1.5 goals.
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Werder Bremen vs. Hertha Berlin (Saturday, 2.30pm)
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Werder Bremen take on Hertha Berlin at the Weserstadion on Saturday afternoon in the opening round of Bundesliga fixtures.
The hosts narrowly avoided relegation to the second tier last season, while a mixed finish to 2019-20 saw Hertha finish in the top half.
We say: Werder Bremen 1-1 Hertha Berlin
Werder's home record last season was terrible, but Hertha also picked up just one point from their last four away matches in 2019-20.Labbadia's side finished 10 points better off than their opponents last time out, though we are backing this one to finish in a draw on the basis of the sides' form over the summer.
Our tipster partners are predicting a double chance bet on a home win or an away win.
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Frankfurt vs. Arminia Bielefeld (Saturday, 2.30pm)
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Arminia Bielefeld will mark their return to the Bundesliga with a trip to Eintracht Frankfurt in the opening weekend of the 2020-21 campaign.
In contrast, Frankfurt finished ninth in the top flight last season and will be determined to break back into the European places this time around.
We say: Eintracht Frankfurt 3-0 Arminia Bielefeld
Arminia stormed to the 2. Bundesliga title last season and can feel optimistic about their chances of survival as they return to the big time, but Neuhaus's men go into the game off the back of a shock cup exit and Frankfurt's attacking stars will certainly fancy their chances at home, so we cannot see any other result than a comfortable victory for Hutter's side on the opening weekend.
Our tipster partners are predicting under 3.5 goals.
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FC Koln vs. Hoffenheim (Saturday, 2.30pm)
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FC Koln will welcome Hoffenheim to the RheinEnergieStadion for the opening weekend of the 2020-21 Bundesliga campaign.
Koln ended up in 14th at the end of last season, while Hoffenheim secured a top-six finish and a route into the Europa League.
We say: FC Koln 2-2 Hoffenheim
Koln will undoubtedly be desperate to end their winless streak in the Bundesliga and will fancy their chances against a Hoffenheim defence ravaged by injuries. The visitors cannot afford to perform like they did in last weekend's cup fixture if they are to get something from this game, and there could be goals aplenty in this one, but we expect both teams to walk away with a point to show for their efforts.
Our tipster partners are predicting a double chance bet on a home win or an away win.
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Stuttgart vs. Freiburg (Saturday, 2.30pm)
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Stuttgart's first game back in the Bundesliga takes place on Saturday afternoon when they welcome Freiburg to the Mercedes-Benz Arena.
Freiburg finished the 2019-20 campaign in eighth place - only one point below Wolfsburg in the final Europa League qualification spot.
We say: Stuttgart 1-2 Freiburg
Stuttgart's remarkable home record coupled with Freiburg's woeful away form, on paper, makes for an easy win for the newly-promoted side. However, Stuttgart are going into the opening weekend with a heavily-depleted squad while Freiburg will look to get off to a fast start in their quest for European football, so we are backing Streich's men to take all three points in a closely-fought encounter.
Our tipster partners are predicting a double chance bet on a home win or an away win.
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Dortmund vs. Borussia M'bach (Saturday, 5.30pm)
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Borussia Dortmund and Borussia Monchengladbach meet at Signal Iduna Park on Saturday in the pick of the Bundesliga's opening round of fixtures.
BVB finished runners-up to Bayern Munich last season, four points better off than fourth-placed Gladbach, and will be looking to go one better this time around.
We say: Borussia Dortmund 3-1 Borussia Monchengladbach
This clash between two of last season's top four surely will not disappoint, with both sides looking to kick off the campaign in a positive manner.Dortmund have won their opening game in each of the last five Bundesliga seasons, doing so with an aggregate score of 18-3, so we are backing them to edge this one.
Our tipster partners are predicting over 2.5 goals.
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Barney Corkhill
