Bundesliga live ticker: FC Bayern can crown themselves champions against Leipzig

Situation: FC Bayern can secure early German title glory with a win. Whether less is enough depends on Leverkusen, who play on Sunday. Leipzig is fifth, two points behind the top four that qualify for the Champions League.

Statistics: Bayern last won in the Bundesliga in September 2021. Since then, they have only drawn.

Personally: Orban and Gulacsi are still out, but Raum is fit again for Leipzig. Striker Kane is suspended for Bayern, and captain Neuer could return to goal after an injury layoff.

Special feature: Leipzig has only managed one home win against Munich so far. Löw was assistant coach in the 2-1 win in March 2018 – now he's the boss. Löw also knows many Bayern stars from his time as Thomas Tuchel's assistant.

Situation: The visitors have not yet secured their place in the league with 30 points, while Gladbach only has a mathematical chance of qualifying for the European Championship.

Statistics: Overall, the record between the two teams is quite even, although Hoffenheim has only won one of the last 12 games in Mönchengladbach.

Personally: In addition to the long-term injuries, Hoffenheim's goalkeeper Baumann is also out with a concussion. Akpoguma is doubtful, but Bischof returns to the starting lineup. The hosts will be without Friedrich.

Special feature: There have been plenty of goals in the 36 competitive matches between the two clubs so far. An average of 3.5 goals have been scored per game, with only three 0-0 draws.

Situation: Union has secured its place in the league and, in 13th place, is three points behind 12th and five points behind eleventh. Werder, in eighth place, are still fighting for a European spot.

Statistics: The Köpenickers have a positive record after nine league matches. Six wins, three losses, and no draws. In their only DFB Cup encounter, Werder Bremen won 5-0 at the Alte Försterei on August 2, 2009.

Personally: After Jeong, Skov, and Kemlein, the Berlin team also has to replace Diogo Leite, who will miss this season after breaking his larynx. Werder coach Ole Werner, on the other hand, has a free hand with the exception of Milos Veljkovic.

Special: Oliver Burke is a potential new signing for Union Berlin. The Scotsman will not extend his expiring contract and is reportedly on the verge of a move to Köpenick. Union Berlin coach Steffen Baumgart celebrated his biggest win on the sidelines against Werder Bremen – 1. FC Köln's 7-1 victory of the 2022/23 season.

Situation: VfB has won only one of its last ten Bundesliga matches and is out of contention for a European spot. Their full focus is on the DFB-Pokal final. A win for St. Pauli could dispel any remaining doubts about their relegation.

Statistics: Stuttgart's last 14 Bundesliga matches against newly promoted teams have a negative record: three wins, four losses, and seven draws.

Personally: St. Pauli will be without the suspended Metcalfe. Saad could also replace Weißhaupt up front. VfB will be without the injured Stergiou and Millot.

Special: Pauli coach Blessin was born in Stuttgart and played for VfB from 1997 to 1999.