Bundesliga Picks & Predictions
Bundesliga preview and predictions
The Bundesliga is one of Europe's top leagues, alongside the Premier League, La Liga and Serie A. As well as delighting soccer fans with a host of goals every weekend, the German league is also a favorite with bettors. Over the 34 days of the competition, bettors have plenty to enjoy in the German top flight. Scheduled to come to a close on the weekend of May 17, 2025, the Bundesliga will still be one to watch this season. Here are our experts' long-term Bundesliga predictions and forecasts.
Prediction: who will win the Bundesliga?
This 2024/25 edition of the Bundesliga promises to be particularly exciting after last year's magnificent 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 Europa Conference League. The 18 teams in Germany's soccer elite have plenty to keep them busy throughout the season, as do the bettors...
Who better than Bayern Munich to be the sportsbooks' favorites for the Bundesliga title at the start of the season? The Bavarians haven't let anything stand in their way in the Bundesliga for years, except last year of course! Winners of the previous 11 editions, Bayern's players surprisingly relinquished their 12th consecutive title to Bayer Leverkusen. The German giants are aiming to repeat the feat this season, despite the stiff competition ahead.
Looking back to 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 teammates had an historic season, finishing as unbeaten champions! A first in Germany. To repeat the feat this season would seem a tall order, and it's hard to see Bayern, their pride stung, letting the title slip from their grasp for a second year in a row. For the time being, we see the Munich team being crowned champions. Reminder of our Bundesliga prediction: Bayern Munich German Champions 2024/25!
Bundesliga prediction - odds on favorites for the German title
- Bayern Munich -700
- Leverkusen +850
- RB Leipzig +1800
- Dortmund +4200
- Stuttgart +11000
- Eintracht Frankfurt +12000
- Union Berlin +19000
- Freiburg +42000
Odds provided by FanDuel.
Bundesliga Top 4 prediction: who will qualify for the Champions League?
The teams finishing in the top 4 places in the German championship will be entitled to compete in Europe's premier competition. In fact, they'll go straight into the group phase. 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 favorites for the Bundesliga crown, they should have no trouble in securing a place in the top 4. Behind them, reigning champions Bayer Leverkusen should be in with a shout of the Champions League.
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 fixture in recent years, are likely to follow 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 - odds on the favorites for a place in the Top 4
- Leverkusen -1350
- RB Leipzig -230
- Dortmund -115
- Eintracht Frankfurt +135
- Stuttgart +170
- Freiburg +600
- Union Berlin +2100
- Wolfsburg +2900
- Mgladbach +3400
- Mainz +5000
- Werder Bremen +5000
- FC Heidenheim +10000
- Hoffenheim +10000
- St Pauli +10000
- Augsburg +10000
Odds taken from FanDuel .
Europa League qualification prediction: which Bundesliga club in Europa?
The winner of the DFB-Pokal qualifies for the Europa League group stage. But that's not the only option! It's also possible to reach the Europa group stage via the championship. To do so, they need to finish 5th in the Bundesliga. It promises to be a fierce battle. Stuttgart, Eintracht Frankfurt, Hoffenheim, Freiburg and Wolfsburg will certainly be in the running.
And we can see Hugo Ekitiké's Eintracht Frankfurt finishing in this position and reaching the Europa League. Our prediction for the top 5: Bayern Munich, Bayer Leverkusen, Borussia Dortmund, RB Leipzig and Eintracht Frankfurt!
Bundesliga prediction - odds on the favorites for a place in the Top 5
Odds are not yet available from bookmakers for this Top 5 bet. In the meantime, visit fanduel.com to find all open Bundesliga bets.Europa Conference League qualification prediction: which Bundesliga club in the Conference?
Qualification for the Europa Conference League depends on who wins 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 qualifies for the group stage of the Europa, while 7th place qualifies for the Europa Conference League play-offs. If the winner of the DFB-Pokal is not European, then 6th place qualifies for the Conference play-offs.
To finish in the top 6 and secure a place in the Europa Conference League, after the 5 teams mentioned above, we give an advantage to Eintracht Frankfurt. This team has excelled in European competitions in recent years. And they intend to continue doing so in the future. Our prediction for the top 6: Bayern Munich, Bayer Leverkusen, Borussia Dortmund, RB Leipzig, Wolfsburg and Eintracht Frankfurt!
Bundesliga prediction - odds on the favorites for a place in the Top 6
Odds are not yet available from bookmakers for this Top 5 bet. In the meantime, visit fanduel.com to find all open Bundesliga bets.Bundesliga relegation prediction: which club won't be relegated?
It's not just Europe that's in the spotlight at Bundesliga matches! Many teams are fighting to avoid dropping down to Bundesliga 2, with the bottom two teams going straight to the bottom tier.
The team finishing 16th in the Bundesliga, on the other hand, will have to play a two-legged play-off against the team finishing 3rd in the 2.Bundesliga. This was the case for Bochum last year, for example, against Düsseldorf. Many clubs are likely to be battlng for their lives in the Bundesliga this season. For our part, we can see Bochum, Union Berlin and Holstein Kiel finishing in the bottom three!
Bundesliga prediction - relegation odds
- Holstein Kiel -130
- St Pauli -105
- Bochum +185
- Augsburg +220
- Hoffenheim +490
- FC Heidenheim +490
- Mainz +500
- Werder Bremen +600
- Union Berlin +650
- Freiburg +1000
- Mgladbach +1600
- Wolfsburg +1600
- Stuttgart +5000
- Eintracht Frankfurt +5000
- Bayern Munich +10000
- Dortmund +10000
- Leverkusen +10000
- RB Leipzig +10000
Odds taken from fanduel.com,
Bundesliga top scorer prediction: which player will score the most goals?
It's also a bet that's likely to draw a crowd. sportsbooks allow you to bet on the Bundesliga's top scorer. The aim is simple: to find the player who will score the most goals in the German championship in 2023/24. Here's a list of the players vying for this honorary title in Germany:
- Harry Kane (Bayern Munich)
- Victor Boniface (Bayer Leverkusen)
- Niclas Fullkrug (Borussia Dortmund)
- Lois Openda (RB Leipzig)
- Jamal Musiala (Bayern Munich)
- Hugo Ekitike (Eintracht Frankfurt)
- Florian Wirtz (Bayer Leverkusen)
- Serhou Guirassy (Stuttgart)
- Andrej Kramaric (Hoffenheim)
- Benjamin Sesko (RB Leipzig)
- Patrik Schick (Bayer Leverkusen)
- Maximilian Breier (Hoffenheim)
After Robert Lewandowski left La Liga for FC Barcelona, who had topped this ranking in the last few editions of the Bundesliga, there was no longer any player really dominating the ranking. The Polish striker has long been voted the Bundesliga's best player in recent years. And it was Niclas Fullkrug who topped the Bundesliga standings last season, tied with Christopher Nkunku, who moved to Chelsea.
But the arrival of English international striker Harry Kane changed all that, and he was the clear favourite last season. And the England international finished well ahead of the pack with 36 goals, ahead of Serhou Guirassy with 28.
Bundesliga prediction - odds for the top scorer title
- Harry Kane -220
- Lois Openda +650
- Victor Boniface +1000
- Serhou Guirassy +1000
- Benjamin Sesko +1800
- Andrej Kramaric +2300
- Florian Wirtz +2300
- Sebastien Haller +2900
- Maximilian Beier +2900
- Martin Terrier +3500
- Serge Gnabry +4200
- Jamal Musiala +5000
Odds taken from fanduel.com.
Beginner bettors - how does the Bundesliga work?
The Bundesliga is one of Europe's top leagues, with 18 teams. The country's top clubs meet from August 2024 to May 2025, to play a total of 306 matches over 34 matchdays. Each team plays twice in this German league: once at home and once away. A winter break cuts short the season in Germany, between December and January. Time for the various teams to take a breather and get back into the swing of things 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 first 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 bettors bet on the Bundesliga every weekend.
Bundesliga betting - how to make good soccer predictions on a German league match?
It's always a good idea to stack the odds in your favor before placing a bet on the Bundesliga. 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:
- Favor 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.
Favoring 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 favor 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 will be playing in front of their home fans.
Don't hesitate to play Under Over in the Bundesliga
Result betting is not the only option available on US sportsbooks. They offer numerous alternatives, 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 making this bet!
Take into account the style of play of both sides
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 jeopardizes your bet on a BuLi match.
You find out that the favorite 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 favored by the sportsbooks and look superior on paper, they could still find it hard to break through. For some, it's a three-man defense 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 rely on the Bundesliga standings at the end of the season
A very important detail! The stakes involved in a match can have a considerable impact on the bet. Always 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 he's playing for his life and the Bavarian club has much more leeway.
This can also be the case with the teams in the bottom half of the table, who have little to play for with a few games to go. Admittedly, they may find themselves ahead of one of the teams before facing them. But they'll arrive with much less motivation. And that's clearly a factor. We'll need to keep a close eye on this aspect in the final days of the season, to avoid any nasty surprises.
Always find out about the potential line-up of both teams in Germany
You're probably already used to this advice if you regularly bet on soccer. You know better than anyone that one 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 editors when making Bundesliga predictions. But that's not all, as we also take into account a host of other statistical data, to provide you with all the information you need.
Our Bundesliga predictions and betting tips are therefore ideal, especially if you're a first-time sports bettor. You'll have everything you need to prepare your bets! Of course, only you can make the final decision.
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 -1000 to round up your total.
- Systematically bet on your favorite 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.
Bundesliga statistics you need to know for your predictions
Of course, it's vital to be informed about the Bundesliga's key statistics and figures if you're going to make a success of your soccer betting, and Bundesliga betting in particular. And for the essential data, we took a look at those from last season:
- Home wins: 44%
- Draws: 26
- Away wins: 30%
- Average goals: 3.22 goals per game
- +0.5 goals: 96%
- -0.5 goals: 4%
- +1.5 goals: 15%
- +2.5 goals: 62%
- -2.5 goals: 38%
- +3.5 goals: 41%
- -3.5 goals: 59%
- +4.5 goals: 22%
- -4.5 goals: 78%
- “Both teams score: yes”: 62%
- Average goals per home game: 1.81
- Average goals per away match: 1.41
- Average shots per match: 22.76
- Home team scores first: 52%
- Away team scores first: 44%
- Victory by a margin of 2 goals or more (handicap): 44%
- Exact score 0-0: 4.2% of matches
- Exact score 1-1: 13.4% of matches
- Most frequent score: 2-1 or 1-2 (13.4% of matches)
- Quarter-hour with most goals: 76'-90' (21.2%)
So, here are the bets that seem to be the most profitable to play on the Bundesliga, probably the most offensive championship for many years, and one with which there's never a dull moment. Bets on “more than 2.5 goals” or “away goals” have often been placed on the latest edition of the German championship, and very good odds await you.
Why not turn to these alternatives in the coming months? You can vary the types of bets on this championship, and that's what the best soccer predictions will offer you.
In short: how to make the right Bundesliga predictions?
So you've figured out how best to bet on the Bundesliga! 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 how the Bundesliga works, so that you're fully aware of what's at stake.
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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