Bundesliga Predictions & Betting tips

Find our free Bundesliga prediction on who'll win the title and the top games throughout the 2024-25 season. We'll be producing free previews for all matchdays. They'll all be full of information for your sports betting!

Bundesliga presentation and predictions

The Bundesliga is one of Europe's top leagues, alongside the Premier League, La Liga and Serie A. As well as delighting football fans with plenty of goals scored every weekend, the German league is also a favorite with punters. Over the 34 rounds of the competition, there are plenty of attractive betting opportunities. With the season slated to kick off on 23 August 2024 and coming to a close on May 17 2025, the Bundesliga is sure to grab the attention of fans and bettors alike. Here are our experts' long-term Bundesliga predictions and forecasts for the 2024-25 season.

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Winner prediction: who will win the Bundesliga?

The 2024-25 edition of the Bundesliga promises to be another thrilling season following last year's unforgettable campaign. The stakes are high at every level. Indeed, it's not just the title that's likely to be the focus of attention in Germany. There's also the battle for Europe, with the race for the Champions League, the Europa League and the Conference League. The 18 teams making up Germany's top-flight will have plenty to keep them busy throughout the season, as will the punters...

Who better than Bayern Munich to be the bookmakers' favourites for the league title at the start of the season? The Bavarians haven't let much stand in their way in the Bundesliga for years, with last year being the now famous exception! Winners of an unprecedented 11 straight league titles, Bayern surprisingly relinquished what would have been their 12th consecutive title to Bayer Leverkusen. The German giants are aiming to reclaim their crown this time around, despite the stiff competition ahead.

Last year, at the start of the season, no one could have predicted that Xabi Alonso's team would be crowned champions... Florian Wirtz and his team-mates had a historic season, finishing as unbeaten champions! To repeat the feat this season would seem a tall order, and it's hard to see Bayern, with their pride stung, letting the title slip away for a second year in a row. For the time being, we see the Munich team being crowned champions. A Reminder of our Bundesliga prediction: Bayern Munich German Champions 2024/25!

Bundesliga prediction - odds for the favourites to win the title 

• Bayern Munich - 1.071
• Bayer Leverkusen - 12.00
• RB Leipzig - 19.00
• Borussia Dortmund - 51.00
• Stuttgart - 126.00
• Eintracht Frankfurt - 151.00

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Bundesliga Top 4 prediction: who will qualify for the Champions League?

The teams finishing in the top 4 places in the German Bundesliga earn the right to compete in Europe's premier club competition: the UEFA Champions League. In fact, they'll go straight into the group stage. And betting on the Bundesliga isn't just about betting on the title. For these Champions League places, our prediction is as follows: Bayern Munich, Bayer Leverkusen, Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig!

With Bayern Munich the clear favourites for the Bundesliga title, they should have no trouble in securing a place in the top 4. Behind them, reigning champions Bayer Leverkusen should have another strong season and will almost certainly be in with a shout for a top four spot.

Dortmund, regulars in the competition and last year's runners-up, should also be in the running. Last but not least, RB Leipzig, who have been a regular in the competition in recent years, are likely to continue in their footsteps. As you can see, we're not really expecting any major surprises this season in the top 4, as was the case last year with Stuttgart, for example.

Bundesliga prediction - current odds on the favorites to finish in the top 4

• Bayern Munich - 1.001
• Bayer Leverkusen - 1.071
• RB Leipzig - 1.25
• Borussia Dortmund - 2.10
• Eintracht Frankfurt - 2.75
• Stuttgart - 2.87
• Freiburg - 6.50
• Union Berlin - 17.00

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Bundesliga Top 5 prediction: who will qualify for the Europa League?

The winner of the DFB-Pokal qualifies for the Europa League group stage, but it's not the only one! It's also possible to reach the Europa League group stage via league standing in the Bundesliga. To do so, a club need only finish fifth in the table. Based on the teams' track records over the last few seasons  Stuttgart, Eintracht Frankfurt, Hoffenheim, Freiburg and Wolfsburg should all be in the running.

We can envision Dino Toppmöller’s Eintracht Frankfurt finishing in this position and reaching the Europa League. Our prediction for the top 5 is as follows: Bayern Munich, Bayer Leverkusen, Borussia Dortmund, RB Leipzig and Eintracht Frankfurt!

Bundesliga prediction - Top 5 favorites odds

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Bundesliga Top 6 prediction: who will qualify for the Conference League?

Qualification for the Europa Conference League depends on the winner of the DFB-Pokal. If the team that wins the trophy has already qualified for the Champions League or Europa League via the league, 6th place in the Bundesliga means a place in the group stages and 7th place means a place in the Europa Conference League play-offs. If the winner of the DFB-Pokal is not European, then 6th place qualifies for the play-offs.

To finish in the top 6 and secure a place in the Conference League, after the 5 teams mentioned above, we'd give the edge to Wolfsburg, who, after several average years, have what it takes to finally be back in Europe. Of course, they’re likely to be battling it out against the clubs mentioned in the previous section (Stuttgart, Hoffenheim and Freiburg). Our prediction for the top 6: Bayern Munich, Bayer Leverkusen, Borussia Dortmund, RB Leipzig, Eintracht Frankfurt and Wolfsburg!

Bundesliga prediction - odds on favorites for a place in the Top 6

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Bundesliga relegation prediction: which clubs will face the drop?

It's not just European football that's the focus of all Bundesliga matches! Many teams are fighting to avoid relegation to the 2. Bundesliga, with the bottom two teams in the standings going straight down to German football’s second tier.

The team finishing 16th in the Bundesliga, on the other hand, still has a chance for survival in the form of the relegation/promotion playoff. They will have to play a two-legged playoff against the team that finishes in third-place in the 2.Bundesliga. This was the case for Bochum last year, for example, when they played against Düsseldorf. These matches are always nervy affairs with so much on the line! For our part, we can see Bochum, Union Berlin and Holstein Kiel finishing in the bottom three!

Bundesliga prediction - odds on the relegation favourites

• Bochum - 1.25
• Holstein Kiel - 1.28
• St. Pauli - 2.87
• Heidenheim - 5.00
• TSG Hoffenheim - 6.00
• Augsburg - 7.00
• Mainz - 13.00
• Wolfsburg - 13.00
• Werder Bremen - 34.00

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Bundesliga top scorer prediction: which player will score the most goals?

A bet that is sure to draw an interested crowd is that of the Bundesliga top goalscorer! The aim is very simple: to find the player who will score the most goals in the German championship in 2024-25. Here is a list of players who are in the running for this honorary title in Germany:

• Harry Kane (Bayern Munich)
• Victor Boniface (Bayer Leverkusen)
• Lois Openda (RB Leipzig)
• Jamal Musiala (Bayern Munich)
• Hugo Ekitike (Eintracht Frankfurt)
• Florian Wirtz (Bayer Leverkusen)
• Serhou Guirassy (Borussia Dortmund)
• Andrej Kramaric (Hoffenheim)
• Deniz Undav (Stuttgart)
• Benjamin Šeško (RB Leipzig)
• Martin Terrier (Bayer Leverkusen)
• Maximilian Beier (Borussia Dortmund)

Following Robert Lewandowski's departure for Barcelona, who had been leading this race in recent editions of the Bundesliga, there was no longer a real dominant player in the the ranking. The Polish striker has long been voted the Bundesliga's best player in recent years. And it was Niclas Füllkrug who topped the Bundesliga rankings two years ago, tied with Christopher Nkunku, who both would later move on to the Premier League.

But the arrival of English international striker Harry Kane changed everything, as he was a clear favorite last season. And the Three Lions’ captain finished comfortably ahead of Serhou Guirassy and his 28 goals.

Latest Odds to be Top Goalscorer

• Harry Kane - 1.14
• Omar Marmoush - 6.00
• Victor Boniface - 21.00
• Lois Openda - 21.00
• Serhou Guirassy - 21.00
• Florian Wirtz - 26.00
• Deniz Undaz - 41.00

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Beginner bettors - how does the Bundesliga work?

The Bundesliga is one of Europe's top leagues, with 18 teams. The country's top clubs play from August 2024 to May 2025 with 34 matchdays and 306 games. Each team plays twice in this German league: once at home and once away. A winter break is taken in Germany, between December and January. It's time for the various teams to take a breather and get back on track for the second half of the season.

In the Bundesliga, there are several important places for the teams when the final standings are known:

• The team finishing in first place is crowned Bundesliga champion and qualifies for the Champions League.
• The teams in 2nd to 4th place join the champion in the Champions League.
• The team finishing in 5th place qualifies for the next Europa League group stage.
• The team finishing 6th qualifies for the Europa Conference League play-offs, unless the winner of the DFB-Pokal is in the top 5. In that case, they qualify for the Europa League group stage.
• The team in 7th place can join the Europa Conference League play-offs, if the winner of the DFB-Pokal is in the top 6.
• The team in 16th place must play off against the 3rd-placed team in the 2. Bundesliga.
• Teams finishing 17th and 18th drop straight down to the lower tier

There's a lot at stake in the German soccer championship. So it's not surprising that punters bet on the Bundesliga every weekend.

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Bundesliga betting - how to make good soccer predictions on a German league match?

When betting on the Bundesliga, it's important to take all the odds into account. There are many factors to take into account when placing a bet. Having followed the Bundesliga for many years, SportyTrader gives you the best way to bet on the German league and make the best Bundesliga predictions for the coming season:

• Favour German teams playing at home
• Don't hesitate to play Under Over in the Bundesliga
• Take into account the style of play of both teams 
• Don't always rely on the Bundesliga standings at the end of the season
• Always keep yourself informed about the potential eleven of both teams in Germany.

With these 5 tips, the editors of SportyTrader have already given you a good basis on which to prepare your bets. In the next few paragraphs, we'll describe each point in a little more detail.

Favour German home teams

The Bundesliga can be a particularly indecisive championship. Every weekend, there are numerous fixtures where it's not always easy to pick out a clear favorite. So how do you choose your 1N2 bets? We advise you to favour the home teams. Last season, teams playing in front of their home fans won 48% of their games. A very important statistic, given that there was almost a 50/50 chance of winning a bet on a victory for Team 1.

And it's a detail that can be very important when two teams are vying for a place in Europe or a place in the UEFA Europa League. While Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund are often the favorites, even away from home, the situation is different for the other teams. Let's imagine a game between Eintracht Frankfurt and Bayer Leverkusen, both vying for a place in the top 4. Eintracht Frankfurt will have a big advantage, as they'll be playing in front of their home crowd.

Don't hesitate to play Under Over in the Bundesliga

Betting on the final result is not the only option at UK bookmakers. They offer a wide range of markets, including under/over. This is a bet that allows you to wager on the number of goals. And it can quickly become indispensable in the Bundesliga. It's one of the leagues with the highest goal average. Last season, it averaged almost 3.18 goals per game! A very substantial figure, which may give you some ideas when it comes to placing your bets...

It could be very profitable to turn to "more than 2.5 goals in a match" bets. The odds are often very tempting and can often be passed in Germany. To stack the odds in your favor, it's a good idea to find out how well the two teams are defending and attacking. When both teams are used to scoring goals and conceding them, you've got a good chance of winning!

Take into account the style of play of both teams

It's not always the first thing you think about when placing a bet. We often tend to base our analysis on form and standings. But don't forget to ask about the style of play of the two teams. There may be a pattern or a mentality that jeopardises your bet on a BuLi match.

You find out that the favourite is struggling against a low block. And on his next matchday, he'll be facing a team that's playing for survival and tends to defend throughout the match. Even if they are favoured by the bookmakers and look superior on paper, they could still find it hard to break through. For some, it's a three-man defence that will cause him problems. You need to gather as much information as possible to prepare your bet in the best possible way!

Don't always trust the Bundesliga standings at the end of the season

A very important factor to consider! What's at stake in the match can have a considerable impact on the bet. It's always a good idea to find out what's at stake before you place your bet. Here's a concrete example to illustrate what we mean. Bayern Munich are well ahead in the Bundesliga. At the end of the season, they host a team from the bottom of the table. That's when the outsider can spring a surprise, as they have more to play for plus Bayern might not field a full-strength side.

This can also be the case with the teams in the bottom half of the table, who have little to play for with several rounds to go. They'll arrive with much less motivation. And that's clearly a factor. You'll need to keep a close eye on this aspect in the final days of the season, to avoid unpleasant surprises.

Always keep yourself informed about the potential line-up of the two teams in Germany.

You're probably already used to this tip if you regularly bet on soccer. You know better than anyone that an absence can change everything. Borussia Dortmund won't look the same without Sébastien Haller, just as Bayern Munich won't be as formidable in the absence of Joshua Kimmich.

So it's always worth keeping an eye on the two teams' potential starting eleven. Especially if one of the teams is playing in Europe, for example, a few days later, the coach may decide to rotate the team. It can be very interesting to follow the pre-match press conferences so as not to miss any information.

All these tips are taken into account by our team of experts when making Bundesliga predictions. But that's not all, as it also draws on a wealth of other statistical data to provide you with all the information you need.

Our Bundesliga betting tips and predictions are ideal for first-time bettors. You'll have everything you need to prepare your bets! Of course, only you can make the final decision.

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What not to do when betting on the Bundesliga

We've already looked at the tips that will help you put all the odds on your side when betting on the Bundesliga. But there are also some bad habits you'll have to put aside if you want to win in the long term:

• Relying solely on Bundesliga match odds
• Betting live to try and make up for lost time
• Taking advantage of odds of less than 1.10 to round up your total.
• Systematically bet on your favourite club in Germany
• Don't ask about boosted odds before betting
• Focus only on 1N2 bets
• Betting more than 5% of your capital on a single Bundesliga bet

Beginner bettors are not always inclined to follow this advice when embarking on their first venture into the world of Bundesliga betting. However, you'll soon get used to following them to the letter. It's the best way to increase your bankroll on a regular basis.

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Bundesliga statistics you need to know for your predictions

Of course, it's vital to know the Bundesliga's key statistics and figures if you're going to make a success of your soccer betting, and especially your Bundesliga predictions. And for the essential data, we took a look at those from the most recent 2023-24 campaign:

• Home win percentage: 44%
• Draws percentage: 26%
• Away win percenage: 30%
• Average goals: 3.22 goals per game
• Over 1.5 goals: 85%
• Over 2.5 goals : 62%
• Over 3.5 goals : 41%
• First half goals: 47%
• Second half goals: 53%
• "Both teams score: Yes" : 62%
• Average home goals: 1.81
• Average away goals: 1.41
• Exact score 0-0: 4.2% of matches
• Most frequent score: 1-1 (13.4% of matches)
• Most frequent halftime score: 0-0 (20.6% of matches)

So we can see which bets seem to be the most profitable to play on the Bundesliga. Bets of over 2.5 goals and Both teams to score often come through due to the high-scoring nature of the Bundesliga, whose 3.22 average goals per game ranks among the highest of the top five leagues. Why not turn to these betting markets in the coming months? You can vary the types of bets on this championship, and that's what the best football predictions will offer you.

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In short: how to make the right Bundesliga predictions?

Now you know how to make the best Bundesliga bets! It's always important to analyze Bundesliga matches carefully, and to follow all the advice given above. Of course, it's also vital to find out everything there is to know about the German league.

But these steps can take a lot of time! It's not always easy to do this before the Bundesliga matches of the day. Our Bundesliga specialists can do the work for you. All Bundesliga predictions are free, easy to access and, above all, manual! They're at your service to give you all the information you need to place your bets.

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Are you planning to bet on German soccer's elite? You can also follow our tips for German teams on our Champions League prediction!

It's also important to look at the best Bundesliga odds. Our Bundesliga odds comparator is just what you need. It's available free of charge, so you can find the most attractive odds. Last but not least, Bundesliga Livescores lets you follow Bundesliga results in real time. Everything you need to get the most out of German football.

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