
Matchday 16 was confirmed a few weeks ago: The Werkself are away to Borussia Mönchengladbach on Sunday 22 January (kick-off: 17.30 CET) in the first league fixture of the New Year.
That is followed three days later by a visit to VfL Bochum. The DFL has set this fixture for Wednesday 25 January with the kick-off at 20.30. The second half of the 2022/23 Bundesliga season begins on Sunday 29 January. The Werkself entertain Borussia Dortmund at the Bay Arena on matchday 18. The kick-off is at 17.30 CET.
And Bayer 04 also have a Friday night game: The Alonso team are away to FC Augsburg on Friday 3 February (kick-off: 20.30 CET).
The new fixture dates:
Bayer 04 vs VfL Bochum (Wednesday 25 January 2023, 20.30 CET)
Bayer 04 vs Borussia Dortmund (Sunday 29 January, 17.30 CET)
FC Augsburg vs Bayer 04 (Friday 3 February, 20.30 CET)

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