Stuttgart

Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich travel to Mainz on Friday in the last round before the winter break in Germany.

Hamburger SV Mirko Slomka's Hamburg reign got off to a remarkable start as they moved out of the automatic drop zone with a win over Borussia Dortmund.

Bayer Leverkusen Bayer Leverkusen twice came from behind to record a 4-2 win over Hertha Berlin and maintain their goal-laden start to the Bundesliga season.

Artem Kravets Kevin Grosskreutz's move to Stuttgart is not yet finalised but sporting director Robin Dutt is excited by the prospect.

Mitchell Langerak Goalkeeper Mitch Langerak is still waiting to make his Stuttgart debut due to injuries after leaving Borussia Dortmund in the off-season.

Hamburger SV As Ivica Olic prepares to line up against Wolfsburg for the first time since joining Hamburg, the Croatian says his team-mates need to start producing results.

Bottom plays top in the Bundesliga this weekend as Werder Bremen make the daunting trip to the Allianz Arena to face Bayern Munich.

Bayern Munich will expect to maintain their 100 percent home record in the Bundesliga when they face Eintracht Braunschweig on Saturday.

Hamburg's survival hopes suffered a blow with a 4-1 loss to Bayern Munich, while Schalke beat Freiburg 2-0 to secure a top-four finish.

Antonio Rüdiger Stuttgart defender Antonio Rudiger faces a spell on the sidelines after suffering a knee injury in Saturday's defeat to Schalke.