German Football : European & International Football

Bundesliga Betting: Felix's new-look Wolves to savage Freiburg?

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:57:28 +0000

Felix Magath is a figure that polarises opinion in German football, but Kevin Hatchard thinks the teak-tough tactician may finally be working his magic at Wolfsburg.

Bundesliga Betting: Back swashbuckling Schalke to brush aside Mainz

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:31:20 +0000

Schalke are in the thick of the title race, and Kevin Hatchard expects them to maintain their momentum against Mainz this weekend.

Bundesliga Betting: Can Schalke finally win the league?

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:25:29 +0000

After so many close shaves with Bundesliga success in recent years, Schalke are right in the mix once again this year. Is this the year they actually win it, asks Ben Lyttleton.

Bundesliga Betting: Back Slomka's boys to end their win drought

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:50:26 +0000

Last season's surprise package Hannover hope to make a push for European qualification, and Kevin Hatchard fancies them to start that charge against Nurnberg.

Bundesliga Betting: Do Bayern Munich offer any value at their current price?

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:51:52 +0000

Bayern Munich are involved in a four-way tussle for the Bundesliga title but are still the overwhelming favourites at 1.66. What does recent history tell us about that price, asks Matthew Walton.

Bundesliga Betting: Bayern Munich surrender winter lead

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:06:45 +0000

There are four teams separated by just one point in Germany after Bayern Munich's defeat was fully exploited, but skipper Philipp Lahm isn't panicking...

Bundesliga Betting: Marco's miserly Monchengladbach to frustrate Bayern?

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:47:28 +0000

The second half of the Bundesliga season kicks off with a heavyweight clash, and Kevin Hatchard foresees a tight encounter.

European Transfer News: Four clubs keen on Man United star

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:59:39 +0000

Dimitar Berbatov will have plenty of options if Manchester United change their mind about letting him go, with four different suitors mentioned...

European Transfer News: Podolski contract talks shelved

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 11:00:20 +0000

Lukas Podolski has postponed making a decision about his future until the summer, forcing the likes of Arsenal and Lazio to either wait or look elsewhere...

Bundesliga Betting: Wishy-washy Werder to come unstuck at Schalke

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 08:10:19 +0000

Werder Bremen have displayed a soft centre on their travels this season, and Kevin Hatchard suspects they will exposed by a Schalke side on top form.

Bundesliga Betting: Podolski's next move

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 10:53:56 +0000

So much of what Cologne have done well this season has had the stamp of Lukas Podolski on it. The Germany striker has 13 goals to date and is in the form of his life but with his contract running out, his next move will be monitored by plenty of other big clubs...

Bundesliga Betting: Some Fink tells me Hamburg can win

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 09:17:08 +0000

Hamburg have been transformed by new coach Thorsten Fink, and Kevin Hatchard thinks that improvement can continue at Mainz this weekend.

Bundesliga Betting: History says you should oppose Bayern, but don't do it

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 08:06:28 +0000

Bayern Munich have struggled against Werder Bremen in recent seasons, but Kevin Hatchard isn't convinced by Saturday's visitors to the Allianz Arena.

Bundesliga Betting: Super Schalke to frustrate Ruhr rivals?

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 10:41:05 +0000

Borussia Dortmund showed their title credentials with a superb win at Bayern Munich, but can they follow it up by beating old foes Schalke? Kevin Hatchard suspects they can't.

Bundesliga Results: Is Marco Reus a ready-made replacement for Robben?

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 09:46:15 +0000

The form of Borussia Moenchengladbach's Marco Reus has caught the eye of Bayrn Munich, as well as a host of other big European clubs. Bayern could do with him right away, having lost to Borussia Dortmund at the weekend, says Ben Lyttleton.