Bundesliga Matchday 26: Duesseldorf vs Paderborn- Preview, Fantasy Tips, Predicted XI, Live Telecast Details
May 16, 2020 at 12:06 PM
Global sporting action resumes once again as Bundesliga, the premier German football league, returns to action after the onslaught of the coronavirus pandemic. Bundesliga is ready to make history as it becomes the first global sports tournament to resume proceedings after the COVID-19 epidemic has rattled global sports.
The Bundesliga came to a hold when the league was heading to a cut-throat finish. The Bundesliga campaign has been at its competitive peak this season as there is only an eight-point difference that separates the top five teams of the league. The star-studded league has seen a lot of drama with teams battling it out for the top spot.
Bayern Munich are the current league leaders with 55 points in 25 games. They are being chased by Borussia Dortmund, who sit on the second spot with 51 points in 25 games.
RB Leipzig occupy the third seat on the points table with 50 points in 25 games.
They are followed by Monchengladbach and Bayer Leverkusen on the fourth and fifth spot with 49 and 47 points from 25 games respectively.
Bundesliga Matchday 26: Duesseldorf’s Mission Will Be To Evacuate Themselves From The Relegation Zone
The fourth encounter on the return day of Bundesliga will witness Duesseldorf take on Paderborn. Duesseldorf have had a disastrous campaign this season so far with only five wins in the 25 games that they have played so far.
Their recent form, however, has seen them perform decently well. In the last five games that they have played, Duesseldorf have recorded 3 draws, one win, and one loss. Duesseldorf’s major aim going into the next game will be to evacuate themselves from the relegation zone.
Bundesliga Matchday 26: Paderborn Have Nothing To Lose From Here
Paderborn are on the last spot in the German league points table at the moment. They have been pretty inconsistent throughout the tournament and have managed to attain only 4 wins in the 25 games that they have played so far.
Their last five outings perfectly reflect the season they have had so far. In the last five games, Paderborn have lost four games and salvaged one draw, the draw coming against Schalke. However, with nothing to lose, Paderborn can prove to be a giant challenge for Duesseldorf.
Bundesliga Matchday 26: Duesseldorf vs Paderborn Fantasy Tips
For Duesseldorf, Erik Thommy was their highest-rated player in their last outing against Mainz. He can be the obvious choice captain in your fantasy eleven. Apart from him, Niko Gießelmann and Rouwen Hennings have been the top performers for their teams and can be the obvious choice captain/vice-captain of your fantasy eleven.
For Paderborn, Sebastian Schonlau has been their top-rated player and can be your captain of the Paderborn fantasy eleven. Apart from them, Kai Pröger, Jamilu Collins, and Dennis Srbeny can also fulfil the captain’s role in your fantasy eleven.
Bundesliga Matchday 26: Duesseldorf vs Paderborn Predicted XI
Duesseldorf Predicted XI: Florian Kastenmeier, Markus Suttner, Niko Gießelmann, Andre Hoffman, Kaan Ayhan, Matthias Zimmermann, Valon Berisha, Kevin Stoger, Adam Bodzek, Erik Thommy, and Rouwen Hennings.
Paderborn Predicted XI: Leopold Zingerle, Laurent Jans, Christian Strohdiek, Sebastian Schonlau, Jamilu Collins, Sebastian Vasiliadis, Klau Gjasula, Abdelhamid Sabiri, Kai Proger, Dennis Srbeny, and Sven Michel.
Bundesliga Matchday 26: Duesseldorf vs Paderborn Live Streaming Details
The remainder of Bundesliga matches will be played behind closed doors due to the coronavirus pandemic. After a break of two months, Star Sports will telecast live action of the Bundesliga on Star Sports Select 1/HD & Star Sports Select 2/HD from May 16 onwards.
How to watch Bundesliga in India online? Fans can also tune in to Disney+Hotstar to watch the live matches online, either on their official website or the app.