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The 2025/2026 Frauen-Bundesliga season kicks off this weekend with a full slate of matches, featuring historic debuts, fierce rivalries, and high-stakes encounters. Here’s your comprehensive preview of Matchday 1.
Eintracht Frankfurt vs SGS Essen Preview
Eintracht Frankfurt aim to start their season strong at home against SGS Essen, known for their resilient defense. Frankfurt’s squad depth and attacking prowess should give them the edge in this fixture.
Prediction: Frankfurt’s attacking quality should see them through.
Eintracht Frankfurt Win
FC Köln vs RB Leipzig Preview
Köln, with a solid mid-table finish last season, host Leipzig, who are looking to improve upon their previous campaign. Both teams will be eager to make a positive start.
Prediction: A tough contest for both sides Köln typically dominate possession, while Leipzig are ruthlessly clinical in front of goal
Either team to win
Bayern München vs Bayer Leverkusen Preview
Bayer Leverkusen face off against last season’s Bundesliga Frauen, DFB-Pokal, and 2025 Super Cup champions FC Bayern München in a high stakes clash between two top teams in German women’s football. FC Bayern women’s team will play their first Bundesliga match at the Allianz Arena, marking a significant milestone for women’s football in Germany. With over 50,000 tickets sold, expectations are high for a dominant performance.
Prediction: Bayern’s depth and home advantage make them strong favorites.
Bayern München win
Werder Bremen vs SC Freiburg Preview
Werder Bremen face SC Freiburg in what promises to be an evenly matched encounter. Both teams will be eager to start their season on a positive note, with Freiburg’s attacking threats posing a challenge to Bremen’s defense.
Prediction: Freiburg’s experience could give them the edge in this encounter.
SC Freiburg win
Hamburger SV vs. VfL Wolfsburg Preview
Hamburg will look to challenge the established giants, Wolfsburg, who are perennial title contenders. Wolfsburg’s quality and consistency should see them through in this fixture.
Prediction: Wolfsburg’s quality and consistency in the Bundesliga Frauen should see them through.
Wolfsburg win
FC Union Berlin vs. FC Nürnberg Preview
Union Berlin make their Bundesliga debut against fellow newcomers Nürnberg. With over 5,000 tickets sold, the atmosphere is expected to be electric. Union’s strengthened squad, including Swiss goalkeeper Nadine Böhi and Danish U19 talent Alma Aagaard, will look to make a strong statement.
Prediction: A closely contested match, but Union Berlin’s home support might tip the scales in their favor.
Either team win
FC Carl Zeiss Jena vs. TSG Hoffenheim Preview
FC Carl Zeiss Jena face TSG Hoffenheim in a match that could set the tone for their season. Hoffenheim’s attacking prowess will be a challenge for Jena’s defense
Prediction: Hoffenheim’s attacking strength should give them the edge, especially considering they’ve lost to FC Carl only once since 2014.
TSG Hoffenheim win
Matchday 1 of the 2025/2026 Frauen Bundesliga season offers a mix of historic debuts, exciting rivalries, and closely contested matches. FC Bayern München’s home opener at the Allianz Arena is set to be a highlight, while newly promoted Union Berlin will look to make a strong impression in their Bundesliga debut. With the league expanding to 14 teams, the competition promises to be more thrilling than ever.
