By Rune Gjerulff@runegjerulff

Predicted Bundesliga lineups: Matchday 4 starting XIs

We take a look at the predicted starting lineups for every team ahead of Matchday 4 of the 2026/27 Bundesliga season.
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With the fourth matchday of the 2026/27 Bundesliga season coming up this weekend, here are our projected starting lineups for all 18 teams:

Bundesliga Predicted Lineups 2026/27: Matchday 4 Starting XIs


Friday, September 18 – 20:30 CET

Bayern Munich vs. Union Berlin predicted lineups
 

Saturday, September 19 – 15:30 CET

Werder Bremen vs. Augsburg predicted lineups

Eintracht Frankfurt vs. Freiburg predicted lineups

Gladbach vs. Mainz predicted lineups

Hamburger SV vs. 1. FC Köln predicted lineups

 

Saturday, September 19 – 18:30 CET

Stuttgart vs. Borussia Dortmund predicted lineups

 

Sunday, September 20 – 15:30 CET

Bayer Leverkusen vs. RB Leipzig predicted lineups

 

Sunday, September 20 – 17:30 CET

Schalke 04 vs. Elversberg predicted lineups

 

Sunday, September 20 – 19:30 CET

Paderborn vs. Hoffenheim predicted lineups

Bundesliga news

Rumor Bayer 04 LeverkusenLeverkusen keen to extend youngster’s contract amid interest from England, Barcelona and Atlético
Mainz 05Zentner suffers another injury blow as Schwolow set to start for Mainz at Gladbach
Rumor 1. FC KölnTottenham prodigy Mikey Moore snubbed Fulham and Everton to join Köln on loan
Bayer LeverkusenLeverkusen boss Martinez confirms goalkeeping choice for European nights
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FC BayernAlphonso Davies out of Canada’s squad for personal reasons
Germany, FC BayernKlopp plans to deploy captain Kimmich in Germany midfield
GermanyA call from Klopp or U21s? In-form Paris Brunner set for DFB promotion
Germany, VfB StuttgartKlopp set to leave Undav out of his first squad as Frankfurt duo take his place
Germany, ElversbergElversberg all-rounder Keidel set to receive first Germany call in Klopp’s extended squad
SC Freiburg, GermanyFreiburg defender Treu aims for first international nomination after FaceTime call with Klopp
HSVMario Vušković celebrates emotional return from four-year doping ban with 7,000 HSV fans
Schalke 04Schalke rule out Dejan Ljubičić indefinitely with knee injury
Rumor Bayern MunichBayern's Zaragoza to join Espanyol permanently if two conditions are met
Transfer Eintracht FrankfurtEx-Frankfurt coach Dino Toppmöller terminates contract at RC Lens
Rumor Bayern MunichBayern and Chelsea linked with wantaway Man United prodigy JJ Gabriel
Rumor Bayer Leverkusen"If he's fit, he'll play" – Martínez coy on Maza availability as Leverkusen face Celje
Rumor German National TeamAdeyemi, Schade and Frankurt duo destined for Germany call-ups
Exclusive interview SV Elversberg"That's set in stone" – Elversberg prodigy Cole Campbell reaffirms desire to represent USA over Iceland

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Match days

Mainz 05Zentner suffers another injury blow as Schwolow set to start for Mainz at Gladbach
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Post-match reaction Bayern Munich"I didn't mean it that way" – Karl offers apology to Elversberg fans for goal celebration
Exclusive interview RB Leipzig"I’m not worried about us" – Maxime Estève believes Leipzig will be "really, really good"
Exclusive interview RB Leipzig"Maybe I didn’t get the output I deserved last season" – Antonio Nusa eager to build on strong start
Post-match reaction FC Bayern Kompany discusses how Bayern “redeemed themselves” despite “mentally slow start”
RB Leipzig Injury fear once more for Assan Ouédraogo
Post-match reaction RB Leipzig Demichelis pleased with “important response”
Match report FC Bayern, SV Elversberg Bayern edge past stubborn Elversberg after Kane seals 2-1 victory
Post-match reaction Hamburger SVHSV sporting director Costa reacts to heavy Leipzig defeat
Match report RB Leipzig Five-star bulls bounce back against basement boys HSV
SV Elversberg, FC Bayern Confirmed lineups: SV Elversberg vs. FC Bayern Munich
Post-match reaction Werder BremenDaniel Thioune hails Niclas Füllkrug instinct after Werder Bremen fightback
Post-match reaction Werder BremenEmotional Mitchell Weiser reflects on Werder Bremen return: "It feels like a win for me personally"
Post-match reaction FC KölnRene Wagner frustrated by Köln's second-half drop-off: "We lost a bit of courage"
Post-match reaction Werder BremenNiclas Füllkrug revels in Bremen return after Köln equaliser: "It's incredible"
Match report 1. FC Köln & SV Werder BremenFüllkrug rescues point as Köln and Bremen share spoils
Post-match reaction Eintracht FrankfurtAdi Hütter admits Frankfurt avoided ‘absolute false start’ with Mainz victory
Post-match reaction FC AugsburgMichael Gregoritsch reacts after becoming Augsburg’s Bundesliga record scorer
Post-match reaction VfB StuttgartGrischa Prömel frustrated as Stuttgart fail to capitalise on Hoffenheim momentum
Post-match reaction VfB StuttgartSebastian Hoeneß baffled by Stuttgart penalty decision: "I simply don’t understand it"
Post-match reaction Borussia DortmundNiko Kovac admits Borussia Dortmund struggled after Champions League night
Post-match reaction Borussia DortmundFelix Nmecha reacts to Dortmund bicycle kick: "A bit of childhood"
Post-match reaction Borussia DortmundNico Schlotterbeck plays down injury fears after Borussia Dortmund comeback: "I’m physically fit"
Post-match reaction Borussia MönchengladbachEugen Polanski makes Gladbach admission after Freiburg thrashing: "We need honest conversations"

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German Teams in Europe

Bayer LeverkusenLeverkusen boss Martinez confirms goalkeeping choice for European nights
Rumor Bayer Leverkusen"If he's fit, he'll play" – Martínez coy on Maza availability as Leverkusen face Celje
FC BayernConfirmed: Bayern's Allianz Arena to host 2028 Champions League final
Preview TSG HoffenheimOFI vs. Hoffenheim preview: Team news & predicted lineups
Preview Bayer 04 LeverkusenBayer Leverkusen vs. NK Celje preview: Team news & predicted lineups
Post-match reaction RB Leipzig"We got a real thrashing" – Raum and Orban reflect on defeat to Como
Post-match reaction RB LeipzigDemichelis bemoans collapse against Como: "The first two goals were gifts"
Post-match reaction Bayern MunichKompany on Musiala's return: “Everyone was happy for him"
Post-match reaction Bayern MunichMusiala and Kane react to Bayern's comprehensive win over Bodø/Glimt
Match report Bayern MunichOlise-inspired second half ensures Bayern put five past Bodø/Glimt
Match report RB LeipzigLeipzig suffer crushing defeat in Lombardy as Como run riot
RB LeipzigConfirmed lineups: FC Como 1907 vs. RB Leipzig
Bayern MunichConfirmed lineups: Bayern Munich vs. Bodø/Glimt
Post-match reaction VfB StuttgartSebastian Hoeneß backs Deniz Undav to "decide games again" after Stuttgart win
Post-match reaction VfB StuttgartGrischa Prömel reveals Sebastian Hoeneß frustration despite Stuttgart win
Post-match reaction VfB Stuttgart"A few things had built up inside me" - Ermedin Demirovic makes admission after Stuttgart hat-trick
Bayern MunichBodø/Glimt coach Knudsen ready to face "best team in the world" Bayern
VfB StuttgartConfirmed lineups: VfB Stuttgart vs. Viking FK
FC BayernBayern to make late decision on attacker for Bodø/Glimt clash
RB LeipzigRB Leipzig receive injury boost ahead of Como clash
VfB Stuttgart“I have to put my foot down now!” – Hoeneß defends Undav amid growing criticism
Borussia Dortmund"Fabio is on fire!" – Dortmund star Silva earns praise after Villarreal cameo
Borussia DortmundKovač explains decision to sub Arsenal loanee Nwaneri on and off against Villarreal
Borussia DortmundDortmund bosses address Karetsas’ collapse against Villarreal
Match report Borussia DortmundCenturion Guirassy sinks Villarreal again with late brace

DFB-Pokal

DFB-Pokal DFB-Pokal second round draw: Holders Bayern host Magdeburg, Dortmund clash with Bremen
Post-match reaction FC Bayern Kompany praises “calm” Bayern performance
Post-match reaction FC Bayern Bischof and Kane react to Pokal victory in Osnabrück
Match report FC Bayern DFB-Pokal: Bayern overcome early Osnabrück scare to reach second round
DFB-Pokal Confirmed DFB-Pokal lineups: VfL Osnabrück vs. FC Bayern
Rumor FC BayernBayern make decision on Musiala's availability for DFB-Pokal trip to Osnabrück
Preview Osnabrück & FC BayernVfL Osnabrück vs. Bayern Munich DFB-Pokal preview: Team news and predicted lineups
FC BayernUrbig to replace Neuer in goal against Osnabrück, Kompany confirms
FC BayernKompany gives Musiala update ahead of DFB-Pokal trip to Osnabrück
FC BayernReport gives fresh update on Jamal Musiala ahead of DFB-Pokal trip to Osnabrück
Match report DFB-PokalSchalke dominate but need extra time and superstar Džeko to overcome Halle
Match report DFB-PokalHSV's 16-year-old sensation steals the show in DFB-Pokal victory against Verl
Preview DFB-PokalConfirmed DFB-Pokal lineups: Hallescher FC vs. FC Schalke 04
Match report DFB-PokalKöln survive Würzburg scare as Jóhannesson seals comeback win
Preview DFB-PokalConfirmed DFB-Pokal Lineups: Altglienicke vs. VfL Wolfsburg
Preview HSV, DFB-PokalConfirmed DFB-Pokal Lineups: SC Verl vs. Hamburger SV
Preview Köln, DFB-PokalConfirmed DFB-Pokal Lineups: Würzburger Kickers vs. 1. FC Köln
Match report DFB-PokalDFB-Pokal: Bundesliga’s perfect record continues, Heidenheim and St. Pauli are out
Match report RB LeipzigDFB-Pokal: RB Leipzig advance after comfortable victory at Moselstadion
Match report DFB-PokalDFB-Pokal: Hertha and Nürnberg maintain perfect starts with penalty shootout wins
Match report DFB-PokalDFB-Pokal: Wimmer and Onyeka score debut braces as Hoffenheim and Elversberg advance
Match report DFB-PokalDFB-Pokal: Hannover seal record victory with 9-1 rout of Hemelingen at Weserstadion
Match report Werder BremenDFB-Pokal: Füllkrug and Reis score debut goals for Bremen in Hamburg
Preview DFB-PokalConfirmed Lineups: SG Sonnenhof Großaspach vs. Arminia Bielefeld
Preview DFB-PokalConfirmed Lineups: 1860 Munich vs. Holstein Kiel

German National Team

Germany, FC BayernKlopp plans to deploy captain Kimmich in Germany midfield
Rumor German national team & KölnKlopp set to include El Mala in his first Germany squad
GermanyA call from Klopp or U21s? In-form Paris Brunner set for DFB promotion
Rumor German national teamKlopp set to shake up Germany’s goalkeeping ranks
Germany, VfB StuttgartKlopp set to leave Undav out of his first squad as Frankfurt duo take his place
Germany, ElversbergElversberg all-rounder Keidel set to receive first Germany call in Klopp’s extended squad
SC Freiburg, GermanyFreiburg defender Treu aims for first international nomination after FaceTime call with Klopp
Rumor German National TeamAdeyemi, Schade and Frankurt duo destined for Germany call-ups
Rumor German National TeamKlopp expected to name expanded Germany squad for upcoming games
German national teamFreiburg prodigy opts to switch allegiance from Tunisia to Germany
Germany National Team Klopp reportedly considering Frankfurt starlet Ebnoutalib for Germany
German national teamRüdiger confirms international retirement
German national teamRüdiger reportedly set to retire from German national team to focus on Real Madrid
DFBReport: Jürgen Klopp plans Germany call-up for Said El Mala
German national teamUli Hoeneß warns against "messiah" expectations for new Germany coach Klopp
Rumor German National Team & VfB StuttgartKlopp informs Stuttgart of plan to integrate Pejčinović into Germany national team
German National Team"He was sorry" – Baumann's phone call with Nagelsmann over World Cup goalkeeper snub
German national teamWirtz on new Germany coach Klopp: "I'm very excited to meet him"
DFBDFB president Neuendorf blasts Infantino after FIFA investment U-turn
DFBJürgen Klopp yet to decide on Joshua Kimmich's Germany role
DFBKlopp appointment sparks Antonio Rüdiger U-turn on Germany future
DFBRudi Völler predicts bright future for Julian Nagelsmann
German National TeamGalatasaray coach labels it "fashionable" to blame Sané for Germany's demise
Rumor German National Team“I have ideas" – Klopp to ditch Kimmich at right-back and uncover replacement
German National TeamKlopp on the "unimaginable" scenario of being appointed Germany coach

Long reads

Editor's pick RB LeipzigINTERVIEW: "I need to enjoy football again" – Christopher Nkunku on returning to RB Leipzig and his struggles at Chelsea and AC Milan
Analysis/Commentary BundesligaDortmund keep on ticking, Freiburg hit five and Polanski departs - 5 things we learned from Bundesliga matchday 3
Analysis/Commentary BundesligaBayern halted, Elversberg defy belief and Augsburg make history - 5 things we learned from Bundesliga Matchday 2
Editor's pick SV Elversberg"We don't fear anybody" – How underdogs Elversberg plan to survive the Bundesliga on their own terms
Analysis/Commentary BundesligaBundesliga 2026/27 guide: In-depth team previews ahead of the new season
Analysis/Commentary Borussia MönchengladbachWhat Leeds United fans can expect from Nico Elvedi after Gladbach move
Editor's pick RB LeipzigINTERVIEW: “I know I will get my game time” – Ørjan Nyland confident he will get his chances after Leipzig return
Editor's pick Borussia Dortmund & 1.FC KölnOpinion: How the pursuit of Said El Mala could alter Borussia Dortmund's future
Analysis/Commentary Frauen-BundesligaBreaking away: Why the Frauen-Bundesliga is taking control of its own future
Analysis/Commentary FC BayernHow Bayern Munich could line up for the 2026/27 season
Analysis/Commentary BundesligaTop 10 Bundesliga transfers of the summer so far
Editor's pick SC FreiburgWhat Newcastle fans can expect from Johan Manzambi as transfer from Freiburg nears completion
Editor's pick FC AugsburgEXCLUSIVE: "Character is more important for us than talent" – Benjamin Weber explains Augsburg's scouting philosophy
Editor's pick TSG HoffenheimWhat Newcastle fans can expect from Bazoumana Touré as €50m move from Hoffenheim nears completion
Analysis/Commentary German national teamGermany player ratings vs Paraguay: Several disappointing displays in heartbreaking exit
Analysis/Commentary German national teamGermany player ratings vs Ecuador: Lacklustre display as winning run ends
Analysis/Commentary World CupWho replaces Nico Schlotterbeck? Germany’s three options after World Cup blow
Analysis/Commentary German national teamGermany player ratings vs Côte d’Ivoire: Undav stars with brace off the bench
Analysis/Commentary German national teamGermany player ratings vs Curaçao: Who shone in the 7-1 World Cup thrashing?
Analysis/Commentary German national teamGermany player ratings vs USA: Havertz decisive in scrappy win
Analysis/Commentary German national teamGermany player ratings vs Finland: Undav and Karl shine ahead of World Cup
Analysis/Commentary VfL WolfsburgWolfsburg face major overhaul after first-ever Bundesliga relegation
Analysis/Commentary Bundesliga2025/26 Bundesliga Team of the Season
Analysis/Commentary SC FreiburgSC Freiburg vs Aston Villa: Europa League final player ratings
Analysis/Commentary German national teamNagelsmann’s Germany goalkeeper U-turn sparks controversy

Exclusive interviews

Exclusive interview SV Elversberg"That's set in stone" – Elversberg prodigy Cole Campbell reaffirms desire to represent USA over Iceland
Editor's pick RB LeipzigINTERVIEW: "I need to enjoy football again" – Christopher Nkunku on returning to RB Leipzig and his struggles at Chelsea and AC Milan
Exclusive interview RB Leipzig"I’m not worried about us" – Maxime Estève believes Leipzig will be "really, really good"
Exclusive interview RB Leipzig"Maybe I didn’t get the output I deserved last season" – Antonio Nusa eager to build on strong start
Exclusive interview RB LeipzigINTERVIEW: Maarten Vandevoordt on succeeding club legend Gulácsi at RB Leipzig, Courtois comparisons and Belgium ambitions
Exclusive interview FC BayernEXCLUSIVE: Bayern legend Roy Makaay backs Kane as Ballon d'Or contender
Editor's pick SV Elversberg"We don't fear anybody" – How underdogs Elversberg plan to survive the Bundesliga on their own terms
Editor's pick RB LeipzigINTERVIEW: “I know I will get my game time” – Ørjan Nyland confident he will get his chances after Leipzig return
Editor's pick FC AugsburgEXCLUSIVE: "Character is more important for us than talent" – Benjamin Weber explains Augsburg's scouting philosophy
Exclusive interview FC AugsburgEXCLUSIVE: Augsburg boss Benjamin Weber confirms “big market” interest in Kömür and Claude-Maurice amid exit talk
Exclusive interview World CupEXCLUSIVE: "He's the perfect coach for England" – Augsburg chief Benjamin Weber backs former boss Tuchel for World Cup glory
Editor's pick FC Schalke 04"I’m thinking about my future every day" – 40-year-old Edin Džeko weighs up next move after Schalke fairy tale
Exclusive interview VfL Wolfsburg“A very difficult and sad situation” – Edin Džeko on his ex-club VfL Wolfsburg’s relegation threat
Exclusive interview RB LeipzigYan Diomande names Real Madrid stars among inspirations as he sets sights on becoming one of the world's best
Editor's pick RB LeipzigINTERVIEW: RB Leipzig sensation Yan Diomande “happy and motivated” by interest from Europe’s elite
Editor's pick Borussia Mönchengladbach"I obviously came here to play more" – Giovanni Reyna reflects on Gladbach struggles and burning World Cup ambition
Exclusive interview Borussia MönchengladbachINTERVIEW: "I'd love to experience something different at some point" – Joe Scally opens door to Gladbach exit
Exclusive interview FC BayernLahm highlights defensive “danger” for Bayern ahead of PSG showdown
Editor's pick BundesligaPhilipp Lahm "curious" about new German U21 league – but insists senior-level minutes remain key for young players
Editor's pick RB Leipzig“We have to get even better” – CEO Tatjana Haenni on RB Leipzig’s goal to be "best in class" for talent
Editor's pick RB Leipzig"That's our goal" – RB Leipzig must be ready to pounce on Bundesliga title if Bayern falter, says CEO Tatjana Haenni
Exclusive interview FC Bayern & GermanyPhilipp Lahm: Gnabry injury a "bitter" blow for Bayern and Germany
Exclusive interview FC Bayern“Not a topic for me” – Philipp Lahm not considering Bayern management role
Exclusive interview FC BayernINTERVIEW: “The decisive phase is coming now” – Philipp Lahm on Bayern’s bid for a historic treble after Bundesliga title win
Editor's pick Borussia Dortmund​EXCLUSIVE: "We weren’t doing a good enough job" – Dortmund boss reveals how Club World Cup eye-opener forced a strategy shift

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