Sunday's Bundesliga predictions including Stuttgart vs. Heidenheim

Augsburg vs. FC Koln (Sunday, 2.30pm)

Augsburg and FC Koln get the Sunday fixture list underway in the Bundesliga this weekend at the WWK Arena.

The hosts have kept up their scintillating form of late, while visitors Koln remain deep in relegation trouble with just eight games remaining of the season.

We say: Augsburg 2-0 FC Koln

After four straight wins, a fixture against a side battling relegation is ideal on paper for Augsburg, and even though their last defeat came against Mainz, who were in 17th at the time, they should have no such problems this time.

A 1-1 draw in the reverse saw Koln's three-game winning streak against Augsburg - where they scored 10 goals - come to an end, and a defeat is now on the cards for the Bundesliga strugglers.

Stuttgart vs. Heidenheim (Sunday, 4.30pm)

Stuttgart will continue their pursuit of Champions League qualification when they welcome Heidenheim to the Mercedes-Benz Arena on Sunday.

Sebastian Hoeness's side remain set for a comfortable top-four finish, just 12 months after only escaping relegation thanks to a playoff win over Hamburg.

We say: Stuttgart 3-1 Heidenheim

With Guirassy back and firing again, Stuttgart have proven impossible to stop since late-January, and they will be out for revenge after losing the reverse encounter.

Heidenheim's form has tailed off of late, but even if they do fall to another defeat here, that should not take any shine off what has been a superb first season at this level.

VfL Bochum vs. Darmstadt (Sunday, 6.30pm)

In one of the most important games of the weekend in the Bundesliga, VfL Bochum welcome SV Darmstadt 98 to the Ruhrstadion on Sunday night.

Bochum's recent dismal run has dragged them into the relegation picture, while Darmstadt are being cut further adrift from the other sides in the drop zone with them.

We say: VfL Bochum 1-1 SV Darmstadt 98

With both on lengthy losing and winless streaks, it is tough to make a case for either side taking maximum points here.

Darmstadt need a win to resurrect any hopes of survival, while Bochum desperately need something on the board to move clear of Koln and Mainz, who are closing in on them.