The Bundesliga resumes action this week, and due to some surprising results on matchday seven, there's a new league leader.
However, will the table change yet again after this round?
Here's all you need to know ahead of matchday eight.
Team news: Who's missing out on matchday eight?
Bayern Munich: Lucas Hernandez and David Alaba (doubtful); Jann-Fiete Arp (injured)
Borussia Dortmund: Lukasz Piszczek (injured); Paco Alcácer (doubtful)
RB Leipzig: Patrik Schick, Tyler Adams, Hannes, Wolf, Ibrahima Konaté, Ethan Ampadu (all injured)
Bayer Leverkusen: Charles Aránguiz, Daley Sinkgraven (both injured)
Wolfsburg: Admir Mehmedi, Xaver Schlager, Koen Casteels, Daniel Ginzeck, Ignacio Camacho (all injured)
Stats and facts: What's at stake ahead of matchday eight?
- Bayern are undefeated in their last 9 away matches - and will be facing fellow Bavarian rivals Augsburg in a derby clash
- Borussia Dortmund have won 12 of their last 13 home matches against Borussia M.Gladbach in all competitions
Talking points ahead of matchday eight
Bayern to get back to winning ways and regain control of league table?
Bayern Munich were dealt a surprise setback as they lost 2-1 to Hoffenheim at home just before the international break, and now die Roten have slipped to third in the table. Niko Kovac's side will be looking to get back on track quickly and regain control of the league table before returning to Champions League action next week. They're facing fellow Bavarian side Augsburg in a derby so there'll be more incentive
Can Dortmund come back recharged after the international break? Aninteresting clash awaits in the Borussen derby against Gladbach...
Meanwhile, Dortmund have hit a bad patch of form. Die Schwarzgelben have drawn their last three games and now find themselves in eighth spot. All isn't lost, though. The league table is quite congested, with just a four point gap between the middle places and Borussia Moenchengladbach, who have now clawed their way to the top thanks to a sudden resurgence of form that has seen them win four on the trot. An interesting showdown awaits as they lock horns with Dortmund in the Borussen
Current rankings ahead of matchday eight
Here's how the league table looks heading into matchday eight:
| Pos. | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | P | Form | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bayer Leverkusen | 29 | 25 | 4 | 0 | 74 | 19 | +55 | 79 | WWWWW | |
| 2 | Bayern München | 29 | 20 | 3 | 6 | 82 | 36 | +46 | 63 | WLLWW | |
| 3 | Stuttgart | 29 | 20 | 3 | 6 | 67 | 34 | +33 | 63 | WWDWW | |
| 4 | RB Leipzig | 29 | 17 | 5 | 7 | 67 | 33 | +34 | 56 | WWDWW | |
| 5 | Borussia Dortmund | 29 | 16 | 8 | 5 | 57 | 34 | +23 | 56 | WLWWW | |
| 6 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 29 | 10 | 12 | 7 | 43 | 39 | +4 | 42 | LDDLW | |
| 7 | Augsburg | 29 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 47 | 46 | +1 | 39 | WLDWW | |
| 8 | Freiburg | 29 | 11 | 6 | 12 | 41 | 52 | -11 | 39 | WLWLW | |
| 9 | Hoffenheim | 29 | 10 | 6 | 13 | 49 | 57 | -8 | 36 | LWLLL | |
| 10 | Heidenheim | 29 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 42 | 50 | -8 | 34 | DWDDL | |
| 11 | Borussia M'gladbach | 29 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 50 | 56 | -6 | 31 | LWLDD | |
| 12 | Werder Bremen | 29 | 8 | 7 | 14 | 36 | 49 | -13 | 31 | LDLLL | |
| 13 | Union Berlin | 29 | 8 | 5 | 16 | 25 | 45 | -20 | 29 | LLDWL | |
| 14 | Wolfsburg | 29 | 7 | 7 | 15 | 34 | 50 | -16 | 28 | LLWLL | |
| 15 | Bochum | 29 | 5 | 12 | 12 | 34 | 59 | -25 | 27 | DLDLL | |
| 16 | Mainz 05 | 29 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 30 | 47 | -17 | 26 | WWDWL | |
| 17 | Köln | 29 | 4 | 10 | 15 | 23 | 51 | -28 | 22 | LWDLD | |
| 18 | Darmstadt 98 | 29 | 2 | 8 | 19 | 28 | 72 | -44 | 14 | LLDLL |
Bundesliga Matchday eight listings
Here's all the matches taking place on matchday eight:
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Eintracht Frankfurt 3 - 0 Bayer Leverkusen
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