06-12-2007 Bundesliga Betting - Matchday 16 Preview

There are just two weekends of fixtures in the German Bundesliga before clubs enjoy their Winter break. The six week pause in action is also an opportunity for managers to wheel-and-deal on the transfer market to bolster their squads. Players will therefore be eager to impress current or potential new employers, raising performance levels. Bettors should bear this in mind before taking advantage of up to 60% better Bundesliga betting odds at PinnacleSports.com.

Bayern Munich enjoyed a break from the midweek UEFA Cup schedule, where they remain on course for qualification. The Bavarians are looking very strong candidates to return to the Champions League next season, currently topping the German Bundesliga, and they have a good opportunity to consolidate that position on Saturday at home to struggling Duisburg. Munich are yet to lose a league game at the Allianz Arena this term, conceding just two goals in seven games.

Ottmar Hitzfeld has been dealt some bad news that Hamit Altintop – the only player to appear in all 22 competitive games this season – faces surgery. He joins defender, Marcell Jansen, in the treatment room, while Brazilian, Lucio, still has one more game to serve of a suspension. Hitzfeld will however be helped by the return of Bastian Schweinsteiger and Willy Sagnol. Duisburg’s win at home to Nurnberg last weekend ended a disastrous run of results, featuring five straight defeats. Though they have enjoyed more success on the road than at home, coach Rudi Bommer recently admitted the Zebras are in ‘deep water’. PinnacleSports.com price Bayern Munich favourites 2.00 (-2) with Duisburg 1.926 (+2).

Bremen Take Ten Game Unbeaten Run to Hannover

Werder Bremen took their unbeaten Bundesliga run to ten games with a 2-1 defeat of Hamburg last weekend. That win put them on top of the table, albeit for just one day. Thomas Schaaf’s side have been playing remarkably well considering the absence of several key players, and will want to keep the pressure on Bayern Munich who regained top spot, beating Arminia Bielefeld on Sunday. Bremen are however, fighting on two fronts, with a critical Champions League fixture away to Olympiakos on Tuesday, which they must win to progress.

Hannover 96 will look to take advantage if Bremen lack any focus at the AWD Arena on Saturday. The Reds have been inconsistent at home, winning and losing an equal number, while showing a negative goal difference. Superior way form has helped keep 96 in the hunt for European qualification places, but coach, Dieter Hecking, will be concerned that his side are yet to keep a home clean sheet, particularly as Bremen have lost just once on the road. PinnacleSports.com price Werder Bremen 1.980 (0/scratch & -0.5) with Hannover 1.943 (0/scratch & +0.5).

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