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Bayern Munich would be forgiven for hoping for a draw when Werder Bremen welcome fellow title contenders SV Hamburg for the German Bundesliga's northern derby on Saturday.
In what has been a competitive start to the league season, Bremen, and more surprisingly Hamburg, have kept pace with the German giants who have a one-point lead going into this weekend's fixtures.
A win for either Bremen or Hamburg would prompt a new league leader for the first time this season, although celebrations are likely to be tempered by the fact that Bayern are likely to dominate struggling Armenia Bielefeld on Sunday.
The result of a draw in what is considered one of the hottest derbies in northern Germany would be the best result for Bayern, and could prove to be a turning point in the league season.
Whatever the outcome, Hamburg captain and midfielder Rafael Van der Vaart, who scored one of the goals in the 3-0 UEFA Cup rout of French side on Thursday, believes there will be plenty of drama.
"It promises to be a highly competitive match between two sides that have very little between them," said the Dutchman to twice-weekly magazine Kicker.
Bremen, driven by midfield talents of Diego, and Van der Vaart's Hamburg have both been keeping Bayern under pressure so far this campaign.
All three sides are alone in boasting nine wins from 14 matches, although Bayern top the other when it comes to defeats having conceded only once this season.
If the recent form of Bremen and Hamburg is anything to go by, Bayern should be worried - after hesitant starts to the season both sides have overcome defeats in mid-September to go on nine-match unbeaten streaks which include seven wins.
More worrying for Bayern is the fact that Bremen are awaiting the return from injury of a few first teams regulars, includign Torsten Frings, goalkeeper Tim Wiese, Hugo Almeida and Tim Borowski.
And Diego has warned: "When we are back at full strength, our chances of success will be huge."
Partly due to their failure to qualify for this season's Champions League, Bayern appear to be keeping a low profile on the continent this season.
But the Bavarians remain the dominant force in Germany and are likely to return to Europe's premier club competition - if they continue their form so far.
Another three points, against a team which has succumbed to six defeats in their last nine matches, will be expected when Ottmar Hitzfeld takes his troops to Bielefeld on Sunday.
Anything less than a draw would be disaster for Bayern, and nirvana for both Bremen and Hamburg.