29-08-2007 Bundesliga Betting - Week 4 Preview

Another week into the German league, and another emphatic win for Bayern Munich, who consequently harden as favourites in PinnacleSports.com’s Bundesliga betting market. Last season’s championship was so gripping because a number of teams had realistic chances right up to the final weeks. This time around Bayern Munich are giving strong early indications that they could run-away with the title. It is however, refreshing to see a number of unfashionable teams - Arminia Bielefeld, VFL Bochum and Eintracht Frankfurt – keeping pressure on the leaders. Check out PinnacleSports.com for up to 60% better Bundesliga odds for week 4 fixtures.

Munich Record Best Ever Bundesliga Start

Following their third straight win and clean sheet, Bayern Munich have now made their best ever start to the Bundesliga. The Bavarians new fast-paced attacking game, and tight defending, are reaping immediate rewards with summer signings playing a significant role. Luca Toni scored again in Saturday’s 3-0 victory over Hannover 96, but was immediately withdrawn due to injury, and will probably miss the upcoming league game away to Hamburg. Coach, Ottmar Hitzfeld, will however be pleased to see absent forwards, Lucas Podolski and Miroslav Klose, move back into full training on Thursday.

The DFB travel to Hamburg looking to extend their 100% record, but expecting rough treatment. Opponents seem to be employing increasingly physical tactics against the league leaders. Hamburg have made a promising start to their own campaign, taking six points from a possible nine, and have kept clean sheets in five out of seven games in all competitions. They also have a decent recent record in this fixture, winning two of the last three meetings of the sides. PinnacleSports.com price Hamburg 1.98 (+0.5) with Bayern 1.943 (-0.5).

Schalke Look to Extend Unbeaten Record

With two away draws and a home win from their first three Bundesliga games, Schalke 04 remain unbeaten, but are yet to reach top gear. They impressed by thrashing Dortmund 4-1 at the Veltins Arena, where they lost just twice last season, but struggled to take advantage of numerical supremacy away to Wolfsburg last weekend, in a game that ended 1-1. They face Bayer Leverkusen on Friday evening, who have lost their only other road outing in this season’s league and were dumped out of the German Cup away to minnows St Pauli, so coach, Michael Skibbe, will be looking for a more robust away performance. Leverkusen also took three games to get off the mark, sparking suggestions of an early crisis, which were ended by a 3-0 win over Karlsruhe. PinnacleSports.com have Schalke 2.11 (-0.5 & -1) with Bayer 04 1.826 (+0.5 & +1).

Hansa Rostock Yet to Register First Point

The euphoria of rejoining the elite in the German Bundesliga has been short-lived for Hansa Rostock. The side from the former East Germany have lost their three opening fixtures putting pressure on coach, Frank Pagelsdorf, to stop the rot. Hansa have scored just once and conceded five times as they struggle to adapt to a higher level of football. Their game against Borussia Dortmund on Saturday has the potential to provide plenty of goals as Dortmund conceded seven times in two opening defeats, before registering their first victory at home to Cottbus scoring three without reply. That victory was a relief to coach, Thomas Doll, who’ll expect another focused performance against struggling Rostock. PinnacleSports.com rate Hansa 2.02 (0/scratch & +0.5) with Dortmund 1.909 (0/scratch & -0.5).

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