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The Bundesliga Show Episode 101 – The End of an Era – Goodbye Thomas Schaaf

Join Jon Hartley, Matt Hermann and Archie Rhind-Tutt for this week’s Bundesliga Show. It may be the final weekend of the season, but is so much left to discuss: There has been big news this week with the departure of Thomas Schaaf from Werder Bremen. If that wasn’t enough, there are the battles to for a place in the Champions League and to stay in the Bundesliga.

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The Bundesliga Show Episode 100 – We are 100!

For the momentous occasion of The Bundesliga Show hitting the big 100 when it comes to episodes, Matt Hermann, Jon Hartley and Terry Duffelen delve into the the latest goings on in German football…and reminisce about old times.

Enjoy the show and thank you so much for listening over our last 100 editions.

The Bundesliga Show Episode 99 – The All German Final

Borussia Dortmund versus Bayern Munich in the all Bundesliga Champions League Final. Jon Hartley and Matt Hermann talk about the semi-finals and the prospect of this historic clash. But what does this mean for the Bundesliga as a whole?

Outside of the excitement of this Dortmund and Bayern final, there is still the small matter of the league season. With three games left, Jon and Matt discuss the prospects for the battle for Europe and the fight to stay up.

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The Bundesliga Show Episode 98 – The Bundesliga Dominates in Semi-Finals

The Show is on cloud nine after two colossal wins by Bundesliga sides in the Champions League this week, and consequently you get a buoyant host Matt Hermann running the rule over those results and events in the domestic league. beIN SPORT play-by-play maven Phil Schoen (@PhilSchoen) joins the show on the line for a talk about the fallout from those two big midweek fixtures…and why it might not have been the most opportune year to stop calling Bundesliga matches! Then DW Bundesliga writer Jefferson Chase comes by to talk about Match days 30 and 31, the Mario Götze transfer, the coming curtains for Thomas Schaaf and more. Check it.

The Bundesliga Show Episode 97 – Bayern wrap up the title in double time

**This podcast was recorded before the midweek Champions League fixtures**

This week on the Bundesliga Show, Jon Hartley is joined by Mark Lovell to talk about the new Bundesliga champions, Bayern Munich. They chat about this incredible season for the record champions and what may be still to come.

Plus there is the lowdown on all the other important points from matchday 28 and a look forward to the big games in matchday 29.

Enjoy the show!

 

The Bundesliga Show Episode 96 – Almost for Bayern & Bye Bye Marco Kurz

This week on The Bundesliga Show, Terry Duffelen makes a return at the helm of the podcast alongside Jon Hartley. The pair take a look at Matchday 26, where Bayern couldn’t quite wrap up the title despite their 9-2 win over Hamburg.

All that, plus plenty more chat about the Marco Kurz’ departure from Hoffenheim, the Champions League and the 2.Bundesliga.

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The Bundesliga Show – Bayern Munich v Juventus Special

The Bundesliga Show’s Matt Hermann meets up with Italian football expert to get the lowdown on Bayern’s Champions League opponents Juventus.

Loveys’ 2.Bundesliga Betting Preview – Matchday 27

Tom Loveys is back with some more betting selections for the German Second Division. Follow Tom on Twitter here.

Below are the fixtures ahead of MatchDay 27 in the 2.Bundesliga with Coral Odds.

Aue 23/10 Draw 23/10 1860 Munchen 16/11
Cottbus 12/11 Draw 12/5 Aalen 16/5
Braunschweig 5/7 Draw 45/16 Dresden 9/2
Hertha 6/13 Draw 15/4 Bochum 7/1
Ingolstadt 17/12 Draw 23/10 Duisburg 9/4
FC Koln 4/11 Draw 9/2 Regensburg 68/7
Frankfurt 7/4 Draw 32/13 Union 7/4
Sandhausen 58/15 Draw 31/12 Kaiserslautern 20/21
St.Pauli 21/20 Draw 52/21 Paderborn 49/16

Matchday 27 in the 2.Bundesliga commences this Thursday night and sees another set of intriguing clashes. Braunschweig can regain top spot with a win over lowly Dresden, although Hertha can regain this honour within 48 hours when they entertain Bochum on Saturday lunch-time.

At the other end of the table, Regensburg’s cause isn’t helped by a trip to the in-form FC Koln. Sandhausen will be desperate to get something from Kaiserslautern and Dresden and Bochum, as previously mentioned, have tough away challenges.

With some slightly improved performances over the last few weeks, it’s time to try and turn in some decent profits this week to get us cumulatively ahead.

As always there are three ‘Best Bets’ and a selection for every one of the 9 games from Thursday through to next Monday. Good luck!

Hertha: D/W on the HT/FT Market @ 17/5

I’m boldly putting up a bigger priced selection in the hope of decent profits. Hertha are big favourites to win the game but offer little appeal at the prices outright. Generally games at the Olympic Stadium have been slow to start with the home side drawing 7 games after 45. This is exactly the same number of games they have won in the second half, so at the prices we’re hopeful of a decent chance here.

Ingolstadt v Duisburg: Draw at HT: @ 11/10

Both sides are specialists in this market, Ingolstadt have had 6 previous HT draws at home, whilst Duisburg have gained the same number away from home. A tight encounter is expected with maybe little goals. I don’t see much between the two sides, especially after the first 45 minutes.

Frankfurt (-0.25) Asian Handicap to beat Union @ 5/4

Frankfurt have been kind to us in previous weeks and have a strong home record with 7 wins from 13 games. Union have been on a much-improved run, but occasionally throw in a poor performance highlighting inconsistencies. It should be a tight game with only a point separating the teams. With the security of half our stake returned should the match end in a draw, the (-0.25) on our new found market, the Asian Handicap provides some interest.

Here are the rest of the selections in Matchday 27. As always a variety of specialists markets feature as I look to find an opportunity at Evens or better.

1860 Munchen to beat Aue 16/11
Cottbus v Aalen: Draw at HT 11/10
Braunschweig (-1) Asian Handicap 6/5
Hertha D/W on HT/FT Market 17/5
Ingolstadt v Duisburg to Draw at HT 11/10
FC Koln to win to Nil 5/4
Frankfurt (-0.25) Asian Handicap 5/4
Sandhausen/Kaiserslautern: Both teams to score 21/20
St.Pauli/Paderborn: More goals in the 2nd half 6/5

Good luck with any bets and enjoy the action.

Tom

The Bundesliga Show Episode 95 – Schalke’s Managerial Blues

With no fresh match day to mull over on this week’s Bundesliga Show, Matt Hermann sets the pod’s sights on doings beyond the Bundesliga’s borders. The Yellow Wall podcast’s Matthias Suuck tells us how he spent the international break in a blizzard and talks Borussia Dortmund’s prospects in the Champions League against Malaga. European football expert Andy Brassell, meanwhile, fills us in on what the dang deal with Malaga is over a coffee. Then Matt and Matthias get pumped for match day 27.
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The Bundesliga Show Episode 94 – Nuri Sahin Strikes Back

On the Bundesliga Show this week, Jon Hartley and Matt Hermann reflect on the action from Matchday 26. The pair discuss the rousing return of Nuri Sahin to scoring ways, Bayern’s step closer to the title and the prospects for the teams vying for 4th place.

All that, plus Terry’s Duffelen’s weekly report on the 2.Bundesliga.

Enjoy the show!