Bundesliga 2025/26 Season Preview: Can Bayern Be Stopped?

The Bundesliga 2025/26 will kick off in late August. Expect drama, mystery, and maybe a new top team. Bayern Munich has ruled German football for years. This time, everyone is asking if the other teams can close the gap.

Bayern Munich: Still the Top Team

Bayern Munich starts as champs, but faces changes. The club icon Thomas Müller, is gone after scoring 150 goals and making 238 key assists, leaving a gap in team leadership and on the field. His way of leading and key play skills will be hard to match.

Luis Díaz, bought from Liverpool for £70 million, adds new moves to the team’s game. His running and fresh ideas might go well with Harry Kane, who is still key in their attack strategy. With Díaz, others like Joshua Kimmich and Jamal Musiala make sure Bayern keeps top talent.

Bayern’s play will likely still be about fast attacks, quick changes, and slow moves against tough teams. The first games are hard, including ones against RB Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund, which might shape their whole season.

Borussia Dortmund: Building Momentum

Dortmund’s last part of the past season was strong – getting 22 points in their last eight games under Niko Kovač showed they could keep it up. A win over Barcelona in Europe made fans believe they could top the league.

Dortmund’s transfer activity shows they want to win. Jobe Bellingham, Jude’s younger brother, adds calm in the middle, while Daniel Svensson and Yan Couto make the defense strong. Kovač can switch his game plan, which lets Dortmund face different teams well.

The big thing is if they can keep it up. In past years, losing points to smaller teams damaged good streaks. If Dortmund can stay strong against big teams and beat the smaller ones, this season might become a real race not just a competition of one team.

Bayer Leverkusen: Transition Year or Surprise Package?

Last season’s runners-up face a rebuilding phase after losing both Florian Wirtz and Jeremie Frimpong to Liverpool, while manager Xabi Alonso departed for Real Madrid. These exits remove not just quality but also the tactical stability Alonso instilled.

New arrivals Malik Tillman and Jarell Quansah bring promise but will need time to settle. Tillman might fill the gap left by Wirtz with his smart plays while Quansah adds to the back line. Leverkusen’s win might lean on how fast the group gets the new boss’s way.

If they keep up tough defense and find someone great at scoring, Leverkusen might still go for a top-four spot, but hitting last year’s score high looks hard.

RB Leipzig: Creative Midfield, Question Marks in Attack

RB Leipzig goes into the season with much hope pinned on Xavi Simons’ smart midfield moves. The Dutch player is key in passing well and opening up hard defenses. Young players beside him could shape Leipzig’s new chapter.

Though they look good in the midfield, the real worry is scoring. Losing top scorers has made Leipzig look for a sure scorer. Until that’s fixed, they might just stir trouble but not win it all.

Eintracht Frankfurt: A Dark Horse Case

Eintracht Frankfurt relies on Jonathan Burkardt’s rise. The German striker, tough and quick, makes it hard on back lines, and a jump to scoring 15–20 goals might push Frankfurt into top league games.

Frankfurt does well at home, but stepping up away games is key to fight the big four. A strong defense and smart game plans are necessary for Dino Toppmöller’s crew.

Tactical Trends in Bundesliga 2025/26

The Bundesliga is known for fast, hard play. Yet, this year might bring a change to more ball-holding styles. Many teams have brought in skilled midfielders who can set the pace when facing tight defense.

A new trend is bringing young players from clubs’ own youth teams into the main squad. Teams like Dortmund, Freiburg, and Stuttgart plan to play these homegrown young ones a lot. This fits with saving money and what fans hope for.

Teams are also getting better at set pieces, hiring expert coaches for this. In a league where small things can change a game, goals from set pieces can make the difference in close matches.

Torjägerkanone: Kane Leads the Scoring Race

Harry Kane is the top pick to win his third Torjägerkanone after scoring 26 goals last season. His skill in scoring, moving, and his expertise set the mark in the Bundesliga.

His way to score, move, and his know-how put the bar high in the Bundesliga. Serhou Guirassy (Borussia Dortmund) and Patrik Schick (Bayer Leverkusen) also stand out, both great at making hard shots turn into goals. Keep an eye on the young Nick Woltemade (Werder Bremen) as well, mainly if he kicks off the season strong.

This scoring race usually echoes the league title fight, making it very exciting.

Games to Watch and Derby Days

With Hamburg and Cologne back in the Bundesliga, old big matches are back too. These games are often full of surprises, and they make the season more fun.

Big games to look out for:

• Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund – Could decide the champion.
• RB Leipzig vs Bayer Leverkusen – For a spot in Europe.
• Hamburg vs Werder Bremen – A big northern derby with eager fans.

The schedule of games after a week of playing in Europe could also affect how teams do, especially those with games in other countries too.

Betting on Bundesliga 2025/26

Looking at the stats, the Bundesliga tends to favor those who catch on to trends quick. Home teams that aren’t favored, mainly in the first ten games, often do well against the odds.

Games with top teams right after their games in Europe can end with odd results. This happens because of changes in the team and tired players. It’s good to watch local games where two teams that are near each other face off. Here, how they feel can be more key than how well they have been playing.

While Bayern is still the top pick for the title, betting on who will end up in the top four and who will be the top scorer is less sure.

Players to Keep an Eye On

• Jobe Bellingham (Borussia Dortmund): Very calm for his age, can control the game from the middle.
• Nick Woltemade (Werder Bremen): A tall, skilled forward who could give defenses a hard time.
• Malik Tillman (Bayer Leverkusen): A clever player who knows how to set up a goal.

Closing Outlook

The 2025/26 Bundesliga season has some old questions and might give new answers. Bayern Munich are on top again, but look out for Dortmund’s push, Leipzig’s fresh plans, and Frankfurt’s big move; they could mix things up. New tactics, rising stars, and big games are all in play. From start to finish in May, this season is sure to be fun.