Bundesliga · Germany
VfB Stuttgart to win
Werder Bremen face a crucial decision as they work frantically to get midfielder Jens Stage fit for Saturday's North Derby. The Danish midfielder's availability could swing both the match outcome and betting markets, with Bremen's odds already drifting from 2.10 to 2.35 as uncertainty grows.
16 Apr 2026
Julian Nagelsmann has publicly apologised to Deniz Undav for a 'stupid' comment after the Ghana match, while hinting at a new tactical role for the Stuttgart striker. The rare admission suggests Germany's manager is reconsidering his attacking options ahead of Euro 2024.
16 Apr 2026
TSG Hoffenheim have secured Ozan Kabak on a new contract that includes an exit clause, exemplifying the pragmatic approach that keeps mid-table Bundesliga clubs competitive. The 26-year-old Turkish defender's extension signals Hoffenheim's ambition to challenge for European places while acknowledging the realities of football's financial hierarchy.
16 Apr 2026
Werder Bremen captain Marco Friedl's one-match suspension for his red card against Cologne means he'll miss the crucial DFB-Pokal North Derby against Hamburg. The timing couldn't be worse for the relegation-threatened Bundesliga side, who must face their fiercest rivals without their defensive leader and organisational cornerstone.
16 Apr 2026
Birmingham City's Marvin Ducksch faces an extended absence after being charged with drink driving, with manager Chris Davies taking a hardline disciplinary stance. The 11-goal striker was dropped from Sunday's squad and could miss further matches as the club handles the fallout from his arrest.
14 Apr 2026
Dominique Heintz hasn't made FC Cologne's matchday squad in weeks, with the 32-year-old defender set to leave on a free transfer when his contract expires in summer 2025. The Swiss international's exile reflects manager Gerhard Struber's ruthless squad overhaul, prioritising younger players over experienced veterans.
13 Apr 2026
Werder Bremen captain Leonardo Bittencourt has promised his side will arrive with a 'knife between their teeth' for Sunday's North Derby against Hamburg. The desperate rhetoric comes after a humiliating 3-1 defeat to Cologne left Bremen's promotion hopes in serious jeopardy.
13 Apr 2026
René Wagner secured his first win as FC Cologne's interim boss with a vital victory over Bremen, offering hope to the relegation-threatened side. The pragmatic manager's results-first philosophy delivered immediate impact, but questions remain whether this represents genuine progress or merely a temporary new manager bounce.
12 Apr 2026
VfB Stuttgart have completed the signing of experienced midfielder Grischa Prömel after weeks of negotiations. The former Union Berlin star brings proven Bundesliga quality and a crucial goal threat from midfield, addressing Stuttgart's most pressing tactical needs as they look to climb the table.
12 Apr 2026
Said El Mala stunned 1. FC Köln by announcing he has 'five matches left' at the club immediately after scoring a crucial penalty against Werder Bremen. The midfielder's calculated timing transforms his remaining appearances into a countdown that could destabilise Köln's season while creating significant betting market volatility.
12 Apr 2026
Five Bundesliga clubs face potential instability with managers on contracts expiring in 2026, including Bayern Munich's Vincent Kompany and Borussia Dortmund's Nuri Şahin. Combined with seven new appointments across the league, the managerial landscape suggests significant early-season volatility for betting markets.
11 Apr 2026
Bayern Munich have appointed Champions League winner Dante as U-23 head coach, bringing elite defensive expertise to address their youth development gap. The Brazilian's 184 Bundesliga appearances and treble-winning experience signal Bayern's serious intent to create a stronger pathway from academy to first team.
11 Apr 2026
René Wagner insists FC Cologne must 'project calm' ahead of their crucial clash with Werder Bremen, but his repeated emphasis on avoiding pressure reveals a team feeling the heat. The manager's defensive media strategy follows a familiar pattern for clubs facing relegation, where talk of calmness often masks growing desperation.
10 Apr 2026
Werder Bremen striker Victor Boniface remains sidelined with mysterious 'mental area' issues as coach Daniel Thioune struggles to find attacking solutions. The Nigerian's absence leaves Bremen dangerously short of goals in their relegation battle, with the crucial Cologne clash highlighting their offensive crisis.
10 Apr 2026
Manchester United and six other European giants are reportedly willing to pay up to €50 million for AZ Alkmaar's Kees Smit, a 20-year-old midfielder with just 42 career appearances. The 'next Kevin De Bruyne' tag raises familiar questions about Eredivisie hype and Premier League reality.
10 Apr 2026
Atakan Karazor's suspension hands Real Madrid loanee Chema his biggest Stuttgart opportunity yet, with a January recall looming if he fails to impress against Hamburg. The 20-year-old midfielder must prove he can deputise for the captain as Stuttgart chase promotion without their defensive anchor.
9 Apr 2026
Elvis Rexhbecaj's impending free transfer from Augsburg has sparked a battle between Werder Bremen and Borussia Mönchengladbach for the 28-year-old midfielder. With 210 Bundesliga appearances across four clubs, Rexhbecaj represents the perfect example of how smart clubs build competitive squads without breaking the bank.
8 Apr 2026
Romano Schmid has switched football agents for the third time, signaling potential contract negotiations or a transfer move as his Werder Bremen deal enters its final 18 months. The Austrian midfielder's latest representation change comes as he establishes himself as one of Bremen's key players, setting up a familiar dilemma for the Bundesliga club.
8 Apr 2026
Manchester United's pursuit of Werder Bremen wonderkid Karim Coulibaly has hit an early snag, with Chelsea already opening talks for the €50m-rated defender. The 18-year-old has emerged as United's solution to Lisandro Martinez's chronic injury problems, but their hesitation could prove costly once again.
8 Apr 2026
RB Leipzig's Castello Lukeba will miss the crucial Gladbach clash with an adductor injury, but manager Ole Werner would rather play midfielder Nicolas Seiwald in defence than trust €15m signing El Chadaille Bitshiabu. The French defender hasn't played since January, exposing Leipzig's recruitment failures at a critical point in their Champions League qualification race.
6 Apr 2026
