The Coach: Three favourable fixtures on Matchday 13
It has been three weeks since I last outscored Flo 'The Scout' on a single weekend, but it's time to get back to closing the gap on the league leader and, don't worry, I will be selling those binoculars on like a bad Secret Santa gift – so thanks for the extra Christmas cash Flo!
Matchday 13 is packed to the brim with thrilling fixtures with so much at stake that it is hard to pin-point exactly where the standout Official Fantasy Bundesliga performances will come from. So, as ever, I have picked three matches that will hopefully provide a good source of points.
If you haven't made your three transfers for Matchday 13...what are you waiting for?
Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs SC Freiburg
Suffering back-to back defeats is something a club with the aspirations of Bayer 04 Leverkusen should be aiming to avoid, but it has now happened to Roger Schmidt's side twice this season. Already eight points adrift of the top four, die Werkself need to get a win under their belt. On paper at least, their saving grace could be facing a Freiburg side that has won just once on the road, conceding an average of almost three goals a game in the process.
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SV Werder Bremen vs FC Ingolstadt 04
I'm throwing out the form book in this relegation six-pointer. Ingolstadt have collected four points from a possible six since Maik Walpurgis took over as head coach, while Bremen are winless in five with last weekend's 2-2 draw the only time they've picked up points in that time frame. However, my gut is telling me that Werder, whose only two wins this season have both come on home soil, will be in line for another positive result on Matchday 13.
SV Darmstadt 98 vs Hamburger SV
Darmstadt have suffered four straight defeat since their 3-1 win against Wolfsburg on Matchday 8 and recent performances suggest they may be ripe for the picking. Conversely, Hamburg have improved over the last few games and were unlucky not to take three points from the Nordderby against Bremen. This weekend presents a perfect opportunity to pick up pivotal points against fellow relegation candidates. I wouldn't back HSV against many opponents, but Darmstadt are one of them.
I encourage you to look one or two fixtures further down the line before making any decisions regarding short-term changes. Put those three weekly transfer to good use and good luck this weekend!
Never tactics bored,
JT