By Rune Gjerulff@runegjerulff

Predicted Bundesliga lineups: Matchday 5 starting XIs

We take a look at the predicted starting lineups for every team ahead of Matchday 5 of the 2026/27 Bundesliga season.
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Ahead of Matchday 5 of the 2026/27 Bundesliga season, here are our projected starting lineups for all 18 teams:

Bundesliga Predicted Lineups 2026/27: Matchday 5 Starting XIs

Friday, October 9 – 20:30 CET

Borussia Dortmund vs. Werder Bremen predicted lineups
 

Saturday, October 10 – 15:30 CET

Augsburg vs. Bayern Munich predicted lineups

Hoffenheim vs. Hamburger SV predicted lineups

Mainz vs. Bayer Leverkusen predicted lineups

Paderborn vs. Stuttgart predicted lineups

Union Berlin vs. Elversberg predicted lineups

 

Saturday, October 10 – 18:30 CET

RB Leipzig vs. Eintracht Frankfurt predicted lineups

 

Sunday, October 11 – 15:30 CET

FC Köln vs. Gladbach predicted lineups

 

Sunday, October 11 – 17:30 CET

Freiburg vs. Schalke 04 predicted lineups
 

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Bundesliga news

Match report Germany U21Pejčinović’s brace seals U21 Euros ticket for Germany in front of record crowd
Preview FC BayernUEFA Nations League: Kane starts for England against Czechia on record-breaking night
Rumor 1.FC KölnFormer Real Madrid striker Joselu swerves Köln for Al Sailiya move
Rumor Borussia DortmundDortmund ahead of Sunderland and Notts Forest for RB Salzburg striker
Rumor Werder BremenThioune has performance-based contract extension option with Bremen
Germany U21Confirmed Lineups: Germany U21 vs. Georgia U21
Rumor Eintracht FrankfurtReal Madrid, Barcelona and Manchester City among clubs chasing 15-year-old Frankfurt prodigy
Werder BremenWerder Bremen provide Karl Hein injury update after international break setback
FC BayernJamal Musiala takes step forward in injury recovery
Fantasy Football Fantasy BundesligaFantasy Bundesliga: Fixture Difficulty Planner Matchday 5-9
Borussia MönchengladbachGladbach suffer injury scare as Kleindienst pulls out of training ahead of Köln clash
Mainz 05 Mainz receive injury boost as trio return to team training
Rumor Eintracht Frankfurt & VfB StuttgartEintracht Frankfurt and Stuttgart monitoring Argentine left-back alongside Inter, Lazio
German national team“I was extremely nervous” – Nicolo Tresoldi reveals details of Jürgen Klopp call amid Germany-Italy dilemma
Rumor Borussia DortmundNew details emerge on potential Borussia Dortmund transfer
FC BayernBayern's Kim Min-jae left out of South Korea squad for Uzbekistan clash
Borussia DortmundFelix Nmecha wins Bundesliga Goal of the Month award for September – watch it here
SC FreiburgFreiburg announce contract extension for Ginter
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Match days

Werder BremenWerder Bremen provide Karl Hein injury update after international break setback
Borussia MönchengladbachGladbach suffer injury scare as Kleindienst pulls out of training ahead of Köln clash
Mainz 05 Mainz receive injury boost as trio return to team training
Fantasy Football BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Matchday 5 starting XIs
Borussia DortmundRyerson remains doubtful for Dortmund’s clash with Werder due to rib injury
Analysis/Commentary BundesligaOlise runs riot, Dortmund go clear and Weiser completes dream return - 5 things we learned from Bundesliga Matchday 4
Post-match reaction RB LeipzigDemichelis gives Gruda injury update and offers verdict on Leverkusen defeat
Team of the week BundesligaBundesliga Team of the Week – Matchday 4
Match report Paderborn, HoffenheimPaderborn end scoreless start with emphatic win over Hoffenheim
Match report Schalke 04 & SV ElversbergPromoted pair cancel each other out in Gelsenkirchen
Preview Paderborn & HoffenheimConfirmed lineups: Paderborn vs. Hoffenheim
Post-match reaction SC Freiburg & DFB"Still very surreal!" - Germany call-up from Klopp gave Scherhant another push
Match report Leverkusen & LeipzigSchick’s acrobatic finish helps Leverkusen see off Leipzig
Schalke 94 & SV ElversbergConfirmed lineups: Schalke 04 vs. SV Elversberg
Preview Leverkusen & LeipzigConfirmed lineups: Bayer Leverkusen vs. RB Leipzig
Post-match reaction Borussia DortmundKovac delighted for matchwinner Beier after Germany snub
Post-match reaction SC FreiburgJulian Schuster: “It was a thrilling game”
Post-match reaction Eintracht Frankfurt, SC FreiburgKrösche and Hütter concede Freiburg outperformed Frankfurt
Werder Bremen "I’ll never forget this moment" – Weiser reflects on fairytale Weserstadion return
Match report Stuttgart, Borussia DortmundDortmund maintain perfect record with narrow win over Stuttgart
Post-match reaction Borussia MönchengladbachGladbach close in on new head coach after fourth straight Bundesliga loss
Post-match reaction HAMBURGER SVHamburg's Merlin Polzin proud after first Bundesliga win this season
Match report Borussia MönchengladbachMainz substitutes pay dividends to help edge 7-goal thriller in Gladbach
Match report Werder Bremen & FC AugsburgWeiser’s 93rd-minute screamer seals incredible Bremen comeback
VfB Stuttgart, Borussia DortmundConfirmed Lineups: VfB Stuttgart vs. Borussia Dortmund

Fantasy Football

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Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 4
Fantasy Football FantasyBundesliga Fantasy Show – Matchday 4: Must-haves, differentials & listener questions
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 4
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Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 3
Fantasy Football FantasyBundesliga Fantasy Show – Matchday 3: Must-haves, differentials & listener questions
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 3
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Fantasy Football Champions LeagueChampions League 2026/27 predicted lineups: Projected starting XIs for Matchday 1
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 2
Fantasy Football FantasyBundesliga Fantasy Show – Matchday 2: Must-haves, differentials & listener questions
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 2
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Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 1
Fantasy Football FantasyBundesliga Fantasy Show – Matchday 1: Rule changes, must-haves, differentials & listener questions
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: The ultimate guide to the start of the 2026/27 season
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Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: Strikers to consider for the start of the 2026/27 season
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Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: Defenders to consider for the start of the 2026/27 season
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German Teams in Europe

Match report VfL WolfbsurgUEFA Women’s Europa Cup: Wolfsburg advance to Round of 16
FC Bayern WConfirmed UEFA Women’s Champions League Lineups: Benfica vs Bayern Munich
Match report Eintracht FrankfurtUEFA Women’s Europa Cup: Eintracht Frankfurt survive early scare thanks to supersubs
Preview Eintracht FrankfurtUEFA Women’s Europa Cup Preview: Eintracht Frankfurt vs. FH Hafnarfjarðar
Preview VfL WolfsburgUEFA Women’s Europa Cup Preview: Sturm Graz vs. VfL Wolfsburg
Preview Germany U21Malta U21 vs. Germany U21 preview: Team news and predicted lineups
Preview FC BayernUEFA Women's Champions League Preview: SL Benfica vs. FC Bayern
German national teamArsenal star Kai Havertz forced off injured in Netherlands vs Germany clash
Match report WolfsburgUEFA Women's Europa Cup: She-Wolves record big win over Sturm Graz
Match report Eintracht FrankfurtUEFA Women’s Europa Cup: Blomqvist’s penalty seal Frankfurt's away victory
Preview Eintracht FrankfurtUEFA Women’s Europa Cup Preview: Hafnarfjarðar vs. Eintracht Frankfurt
Match report FC Bayern FrauenUEFA Women’s Champions League: FC Bayern squander two-goal lead against Manchester City
FC BayernConfirmed UEFA Women’s Champions League Lineups: FC Bayern vs. Manchester City
Preview WolfsburgUEFA Women’s Europa Cup Preview: VfL Wolfsburg vs. SK Sturm Graz
Preview FC BayernUEFA Women’s Champions League Preview: FC Bayern vs. Manchester City
Post-match reaction TSG HoffenheimBaumann admits OFI Crete "wanted it more" than Hoffenheim
Match report TSG HoffenheimOFI Crete outclass toothless Hoffenheim in Europa League opener
TSG HoffenheimConfirmed lineups: OFI Crete FC vs. TSG Hoffenheim
Match report Bayer LeverkusenLeverkusen begin Europa League campaign with 2-0 victory over Celje
Bayer LeverkusenConfirmed Europa League lineups: Bayer Leverkusen vs. NK Celje
TSG HoffenheimHoffenheim welcome Asllani’s return after failed RB Leipzig move
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
Preview TSG HoffenheimOFI vs. Hoffenheim preview: Team news & predicted lineups
Preview Bayer 04 LeverkusenBayer Leverkusen vs. NK Celje preview: Team news & predicted lineups

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

Match report Germany U21Pejčinović’s brace seals U21 Euros ticket for Germany in front of record crowd
Germany U21Confirmed Lineups: Germany U21 vs. Georgia U21
FC Bayern & GermanyBischof keen to represent Germany at U21 Euros despite senior national team breakthrough
Preview Germany U21Germany U21 vs. Georgia U21 preview: Team news and predicted lineups
Post-match reaction German national team"We hadn’t planned for him to play three games" – Klopp praises Treu's instant impact for Germany
German national team“We don’t have a Messi, an Mbappé or a Haaland, but..." – Matthäus gives his verdict on Klopp's Germany
Post-match reaction German National TeamKlopp pledges to reduce squad for November after "top-notch" effort in Greece
Post-match reaction German National TeamWirtz on "annoying" draw in Greece, Scherhant processing second cap
Post-match reaction German National TeamGermany player ratings vs. Greece: Scherhant shines in scoreless stalemate
Match report German National TeamGermany held scoreless by Greece in hotly-contested stalemate
German National TeamConfirmed lineups: Greece vs. Germany
German National TeamJürgen Klopp's plans for Germany duo Wirtz and Musiala
Match report Germany U17Germany U17 3-2 England U17: Hosts win friendly tournament in Duisburg with perfect record
Rumor German National Team & Eintracht FrankfurtHütter keeps Ebnoutalib grounded: "It's not normal for things to move this quickly"
Rumor German National TeamMüller feels Germany is "struggling to find a new generation" of support
Match report Germany U19Germany U19 end international break with unbeaten record after Czechia draw
German National TeamPavlović on "incredibly fun" German midfield trio with Wirtz and Bischof
Match report Germany U20U20 Elite League: Ten-man England end Germany’s perfect start
German National TeamKlopp confirms Pavlović start in Greece, discusses Kimmich's Germany future
Rumor German National Team & FC AugsburgDahmen tipped to make senior Germany debut in Greece
Preview Germany U17U17 Four Nations Cup Preview: Germany vs. England
Rumor Borussia DortmundDortmund ask Greece to use Karetsas sparingly against Germany
German National TeamWirtz & El Mala: Klopp "a real master" at making players feel valued
Rumor German National TeamTV personality critical of Kimmich's "helper's syndrome" for Germany
German national team Klopp reveals Kimmich asked to stay with Germany squad: “The more often you ask, the less likely you are to get what you want”

Long reads

Analysis/Commentary German national teamGermany player ratings vs Serbia: Wirtz shines in Klopp's first win
Analysis/Commentary VfB StuttgartReal Madrid, Arsenal or Bayern? German scouting expert assesses best fit and next move for Stuttgart's Finn Jeltsch
Analysis/Commentary GermanyGermany player ratings vs Greece: Klopp suffers first defeat as Germany head coach
Analysis/Commentary German national team Germany suffer historic 0-1 defeat to Greece in Klopp's first home game
Analysis/Commentary German national teamGermany player ratings vs Netherlands: Nmecha leads the way as late Gakpo goal denies Klopp victory
Editor's pick RB LeipzigRB Leipzig seek first academy breakthrough as Wagner and Schäfer outline pathway challenges
Analysis/Commentary BundesligaOlise runs riot, Dortmund go clear and Weiser completes dream return - 5 things we learned from Bundesliga Matchday 4
Editor's pick Elversberg & DortmundINTERVIEW: "I needed to play a bigger role" – Cole Campbell on leaving Dortmund for Elversberg
Editor's pick RB Leipzig"If Real Madrid are coming, it’s difficult" – Marcel Schäfer explains why RB Leipzig had to sell Yan Diomande
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

Exclusive interviews

Editor's pick RB LeipzigRB Leipzig seek first academy breakthrough as Wagner and Schäfer outline pathway challenges
Editor's pick Elversberg & DortmundINTERVIEW: "I needed to play a bigger role" – Cole Campbell on leaving Dortmund for Elversberg
Editor's pick RB Leipzig"If Real Madrid are coming, it’s difficult" – Marcel Schäfer explains why RB Leipzig had to sell Yan Diomande
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

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