Fantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 19

In this Fantasy Bundesliga article, we’ll highlight 10 players to consider adding to your team ahead of Matchday 19.

As a rule of thumb, we’ll try to steer clear of the most obvious picks, instead focusing mainly on players who could offer great value as differentials.

El Chadaille Bitshiabu, RB Leipzig (Defender, 2.25M, 0%)

With Castello Lukeba ruled out, Bitshiabu is set to start in central defense against Heidenheim. While a huge points haul is unlikely, he could deliver a solid return through build-up play and duels won. Considering his price and the favorable matchup, he’s an appealing option if you’re looking for a budget-friendly defender.

Hiroki Ito, FC Bayern (Defender, 9.74M, 0%)

After two consecutive starts, Hiroki Ito began on the bench for Bayern’s 2-0 Champions League victory over Royale Union Saint-Gilloise. With Josip Stanisic and Konrad Laimer sidelined and Alphonso Davies still needing time to get back to his best, the Japanese defender looks set to return to the starting XI at left-back for the home clash against Augsburg. Priced at just 9.74 million and owned by 0 percent of managers, Ito represents a relatively low-cost option for a starting Bayern defender and an interesting differential.

Miro Muheim, Hamburger SV (Defender, 13.45M, 23%)

Having scored 200+ points four games in a row, Muheim is one of the most in-form Fantasy defenders and a standout option for the weekend, with HSV looking to avenge their reverse-fixture defeat to bottom-placed local rivals St. Pauli.

David Raum, RB Leipzig (Defender, 18.12M, 26%)

The defender with the second-highest total points in the game – behind only Alex Grimaldo – Raum looks close to a must-have as he and Leipzig head into a favourable run of fixtures starting off with a game against Heidenheim.

Vincenzo Grifo, Freiburg (Midfielder, 6.92M, 4%)

Having started on the bench in Freiburg’s 1–0 Europa League win over Maccabi Tel Aviv, Grifo is expected to return to the XI for this weekend’s appealing home clash with 1. FC Köln. While the veteran winger’s returns in 2026 have been underwhelming so far, his influence on Freiburg’s attacking play and set-piece duties could see him deliver a strong return.

Christoph Baumgartner, RB Leipzig (Midfielder, 13.21M, 35%)

Another standout RB Leipzig asset, Baumgartner hasn’t started the year in the most productive fashion, but a favorable run of fixtures presents a great  opportunity to return to form for the Austrian international, who is already on six goals and seven assists in the Bundesliga this season.

Nadiem Amiri, Mainz (Midfielder, 16.13M, 13%)

Unfortunately for Mainz, Amiri was sidelined by illness against Köln after scoring in each of his first two games of the year and delivering excellent fantasy returns. Their midfield talisman now returns for a home clash against Wolfsburg – a match Mainz will be targeting for a win.

Patrik Schick, Bayer Leverkusen (Striker, 9M, 6%)

After three losses in a row, Leverkusen will be fired up to bounce back at home against Werder Bremen at the weekend. With eight goal involvements in 13 Bundesliga games, Schick is their focal point in attack and should have a strong chance of getting on the scoresheet against a Werder side that has conceded three goals in each of their last two matches.

Yan Diomande, RB Leipzig (Striker, 10.89M, 20%)

Making his first start since the Africa Cup of Nations, Diomande scored an impressive 230 points against Bayern despite Leipzig’s heavy defeat. Given his streak of eight consecutive 200+ point returns before the winter break and Leipzig’s attractive run of fixtures, the Ivorian is an obvious Fantasy pick.

Romulo, RB Leipzig (Striker, 11.34M, 4%)

The Brazilian forward has started the year strongly, scoring in both of Leipzig’s games so far, including their 1-5 defeat to Bayern at the weekend. As the focal point of Die Roten Bullen’s attack, Romulo is an excellent Fantasy option for Leipzig’s favorable upcoming schedule and is currently owned by just 4 percent.