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18 August 2025 Leeds United can rely on the defensive strength of new signing Anton Stach, who was among the most active tackling players in the Bundesliga last season. Only six players made more tackles than the German midfielder (66 – average 2.3 per 90 minutes), making him a key figure for disrupting opposition attacks in United's midfield. Everton brought in offensive power in the form of Thierno Barry, who averaged two fouls won per 90 minutes for Villarreal in LaLiga last season. The French striker also achieved an average of 2.8 shots per match, demonstrating his activity in the attacking third and ability to create shooting opportunities. Another important Everton player will be Iliman Ndiaye, who proved his versatility in last season's Premier League. The Senegalese midfielder averaged 1.9 fouls won per 90 minutes while also recording two tackles per match. He confirmed his consistency in defensive work by making at least two tackles in seven of his last 14 league ...

  There is finally movement regarding Xavi Simons' future. After Bayern Munich inquired for the player but then moved on to other targets, Arsenal and Chelsea have now shown concrete interest in signing the 22-year-old RB Leipzig playmaker. Concrete Interest from Chelsea The most concrete option at the moment are Chelsea. Under owner Todd Boehly, Chelsea have been incredibly active on the transfer market, and the Dutchman might now become the latest player added to an ever-increasing list of transfers under American ownership. According to a report by Sky Sports, Chelsea have now contacted the player's camp to investigate a potential transfer. If a deal can be reached with Xavi's camp, Chelsea are willing to make an offer to Leipzig. Transfermarkt understands that the Red Bulls are seeking in the region of €70 million for the Dutch national team player, who is still under contract until 2027. Transfer History from Leipzig If an agreement can be reached, Simons would ...

  Basic Information: Player: Florian Wirtz Transfer: Bayer Leverkusen → Liverpool FC Fee: £100 million (base fee), up to £116 million with bonuses Age: 22 years old Position: Attacking midfielder Contract length: Not disclosed Florian Wirtz has become Liverpool's new player after "The Reds" paid Bayer Leverkusen a record fee of up to £116 million. Why does the German talent deserve such an investment? After a quiet summer in the transfer market last year, Liverpool have already made a big move and we're only in mid-June. Federico Chiesa was the only arrival from Juventus at the end of summer 2024, while a deal was also sealed for Giorgi Mamardashvili from Valencia, but the Georgian goalkeeper will not officially join "The Reds" until this season. Liverpool's Summer Transfer Activity Liverpool acted quickly in signing Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen this year, but conversations with the German club didn't end there. On Friday...

  May 22, 2025 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 vs. SV 07 Elversberg   Voith-Arena, Heidenheim On Thursday, May 22, 2025, the relegation playoff for the German Bundesliga begins, with 1. FC Heidenheim facing SV 07 Elversberg in the first leg. The clash between the Bundesliga newcomer and the second-place team from the second division promises a dramatic encounter with many interesting statistical insights. FC Heidenheim and SV 07 Elversberg have met in competitive matches only twice before – in the 2013/14 third division season, FCH won 1-0 at home, while the away match in Elversberg ended in a 1-1 draw. The teams will now face each other after almost 12 years. In the last 12 seasons, a second-division team has prevailed in the Bundesliga relegation playoff only once: Union Berlin in the 2018/19 season against VfB Stuttgart. In the last five cases, the Bundesliga team has always succeeded – last season it was VfL Bochum, who after a 0-3 home defeat in the first leg won 6-5 in a pe...

  May 11, 2025   Bayer 04 Leverkusen - Borussia Dortmund BayArena, Leverkusen, Germany On Sunday, May 11, 2025, Bayer 04 Leverkusen will face Borussia Dortmund in the German Bundesliga. The clash between two offensively oriented teams promises an attractive spectacle at the BayArena. After winning the reverse fixture, Bayer 04 Leverkusen could now do a league double over Borussia Dortmund for the first time since the 2006/07 season. However, their three-game wait at home for a victory against BVB in the Bundesliga is currently their longest against any top-flight side (1 draw, 2 losses). Bayer 04 Leverkusen are unbeaten in their last seven Bundesliga games (4 wins, 3 draws) – only Union Berlin are currently enjoying a longer undefeated spell (8 games). However, B04's 2-2 draw in Freiburg was their third draw in their last four games and their 11th overall in 2024/25, a joint league high together with RB Leipzig. Since 2000, the Werkself have only ever shared the points mo...

  May 10, 2025   Holstein Kiel - SC Freiburg   Holstein-Stadion, Kiel, Germany On Saturday, May 10, 2025, Bundesliga newcomer Holstein Kiel will face SC Freiburg in the 33rd round of the German top flight. While the home team is fighting for survival in the highest division, the visitors from Freiburg are in a sensational fourth place in the table and battling for participation in the Champions League. SC Freiburg and Holstein Kiel have only previously met twice in professional football. The "Storks," as the Kiel team is nicknamed, won 2-1 at home in the second round of the 2018/19 DFB-Pokal, while Freiburg secured a 3-2 home victory earlier this season. SC Freiburg have only won one of their last seven Bundesliga games away at league debutants (2 draws, 4 losses): 2-1 at Greuther Fürth in May 2013. They have lost each of their last three such fixtures, scoring two goals and conceding nine. Their most recent trip to a top-flight debutant saw them lose 3-2 in Heidenhei...

May 9, 2025   VfL Wolfsburg - TSG Hoffenheim   Volkswagen Arena, Wolfsburg, Germany On Friday, May 9, 2025, VfL Wolfsburg will face TSG Hoffenheim in the 33rd round of the German Bundesliga. The clash between teams suffering from a significant drop in form during the spring part of the season will have a crucial impact on the relegation battle in Germany's top flight. This will be the third meeting between the two teams this season. The "Wolves" from Wolfsburg have defeated Hoffenheim twice so far this season - first 3-0 at home in the DFB-Pokal round of 16 at the beginning of December and then 1-0 in Sinsheim in a league match. VfL could now win three competitive games against the same opponent in a single season for just the fourth time in professional football (previously vs. Schalke in 2020/21, Freiburg in the 2014/15 season, and Hertha BSC in 2000/01). TSG Hoffenheim sits in 15th place, having collected only 31 points from 32 games this season. TSG has only ever clai...

  April 26, 2025 Eintracht Frankfurt - RB Leipzig Saturday's Bundesliga clash offers a meeting between third-placed Eintracht Frankfurt and a revitalized RB Leipzig. While the "Eagles" can rely on their home invincibility against the "Red Bulls," the visitors have significantly improved under their new coach. Eintracht Frankfurt have lost both of their competitive meetings against RB Leipzig this season (3-0 away in the DFB-Pokal and 2-1 away in the Bundesliga). However, Eintracht remains unbeaten at home against Leipzig (4 wins, 5 draws). Leipzig haven't faced any other opponent away from home as often in professional football without ever winning. RB Leipzig's tally of 49 points from 30 matches represents their second-worst campaign in the Bundesliga – they have only ever been worse off at this stage in 2017/18 (47 points), the only season in which they have ever missed out on qualifying for the Champions League (finished 6th). Under new coach Zso...

  April 19, 2025 1.FC Heidenheim - FC Bayern When Bayern Munich traveled to Heidenheim last season, nobody doubted the outcome. The Bavarian powerhouse quickly confirmed their role as favorites and led comfortably 2-0 at halftime. What followed wrote itself into Bundesliga history. The home underdogs engineered an improbable comeback and celebrated a sensational 3-2 victory after the final whistle. "Some defeats simply hurt more than others," admits Bayern midfielder Joshua Kimmich ahead of Saturday's return to the Voith-Arena. "That match was a lesson in humility for us, one we still remember today. This time, we're much better prepared." Bayern returns to Heidenheim again as clear favorites, but statistics suggest the home team could be a surprising bogeyman for the Bavarian side. In Bundesliga history, there is no team against which Bayern has conceded more goals on average (2.3 per game) than against the newcomers from Heidenheim. The situation of b...