After the last international break of the year, the final spurt before the winter break begins in the Bundesliga when matchday 12 starts on Friday. Are you fit for the nine games?
At the start of matchday 12 on Friday evening, FC Bayern have a welcome reunion with 1. FC Köln. FCB clinched the championship in the cathedral city on matchday 34 of the previous season. With another win, Munich could take over the lead in the table overnight.
Current leaders Bayer 04 Leverkusen can follow suit on Saturday, with the Werkself playing host to Werder Bremen at 3.30 pm. At the same time, Borussia Dortmund will be looking to get back on the road to success at home to Gladbach, while Union Berlin will be aiming for important points in the relegation battle against Augsburg in their first match since the departure of coach Urs Fischer. In the evening, VfB Stuttgart can defend their top three position in the top match at Eintracht Frankfurt (18:30).
On Sunday, the focus will once again be on the hunt for important points in the fight to avoid relegation. Promoted Heidenheim will host VfL Bochum (3.30pm), while Mainz, currently third from bottom, will travel to Hoffenheim (5.30pm).
