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What is the Bundesliga?
The Bundesliga is the premier German football championship, with leading teams from across the country competing each year for the Meisterschale. Dominated in recent times by Bayern Munich, the Bundesliga hosts many of the best soccer players in Europe, with fast-paced and scintillating soccer on show each week.
Learn how to bet on German teams that compete in the Bundesliga here and discover the different soccer betting markets you can place at Stake Sportsbook .
History of the Bundesliga
The Bundesliga was founded in August 1963 and followed some turbulent times in Germany. Before it was founded, German football was entirely amateur or semi-professional, and many of the best German players would move to play abroad. However, national championships were still played every year, with the first edition in 1903.
When the Bundesliga was first formed, the league was originally just for West German teams. The DS-Oberliga was established for teams in the east of the country. Hansa Rostock and Dynamo Dresden became the first two East German teams to join the Bundesliga following reunification.
German giants Bayern Munich are the most successful team in Bundesliga history, with 32 titles to their name. They have won the Bundesliga eleven years in a row, following their final-day triumph at the end of the 2022-23 campaign, where they pipped Borussia Dortmund to the crown in a thrilling end to the season.
13 teams have been crowned Bundesliga champions since the league’s inception. Alongside Bayern, Borussia Dortmund, Werder Bremen, Hamburg, VFB Stuttgart, Cologne, Leverkusen and Kaiserslautern have all won the trophy at least twice.
Which Teams Play in the Bundesliga?
Every season, the Bundesliga is contested between 18 teams from across Germany. Bayer Leverkusen are the defending champions for the 2024-25 season, having won their historic first title last season. St Pauli and Holstein Kiel are the two clubs promoted from 2. Bundesliga.
Bayer Leverkusen (1-time winners, 5-time runners-up) - 2023-24 champions
Bayern Munich (32-time winners, 10-time runners-up) - Last win in 2022-23
Borussia Dortmund (5-time winners, 9-time runners-up) - Last win 2011-12
Borussia Mönchengladbach (5-time winners, 2-time runners-up) - Last win in 1976-77
Eintracht Frankfurt (1-time winners, 1-time runners-up) - Won in 1958-59
FC Augsburg (2. Bundesliga runners-up 2010-11)
FC Heidenheim (2. Bundesliga winners 2022-23)
FC St. Pauli (2. Bundesliga winners 2023-24)
Holstein Kiel (1-time winners, 2-time runners-up) - Last win in 1912
Mainz 05 (No professional honours)
RB Leipzig (2-time runners-up) - Finished 2nd in 2020-21
SC Freiburg (2. Bundesliga winners 2015-16)
TSG Hoffenheim (2. Bundesliga runners-up 2007-08)
Union Berlin (1-time runners-up in 1922-23)
VfB Stuttgart (3-time winners, 3-time runners-up) - Last win in 2006-07
VfL Bochum (2. Bundesliga winners in 2020-21)
VfL Wolfsburg (1-time winners, 1-time runners-up) - Won in 2008-09
Werder Bremen (4-time winners, 7-time runners-up) - Last win in 2003-04
Format and Schedule of the 2024-25 Bundesliga Season
The Bundesliga is a round-robin soccer league where each team plays a total of 34 matches. Half of these are at home, and the other half are away, with two matches against each opponent.
Teams earn three points for a win, one for a draw and none for a loss. These points are used to rank teams in the table, with goal difference, and goals scored used if point totals are tied. At the end of the season, the team at the top of the table will be crowned champions, while the bottom two are relegated to 2. Bundesliga. The 16th-placed team will enter a relegation play-off against the team that finishes third in 2. Bundesliga.
The top four-placed teams in the Bundesliga qualify for next season’s Champions League, while 5th place qualifies for the Europa League and 6th place enters the Conference League playoffs.
Here are some key dates for this season’s Bundesliga:
Opening fixtures: 23 August 2024
Start of Winter break: 22 December 2024
End of Winter break: 10 January 2025
Final day of the season: 17 May 2025
Now you know what to expect from Germany’s premier soccer competition, here are the different ways you can bet on the Bundesliga this season:
Moneyline – This is a straight-up bet on the team that you think will win a specific Bundesliga fixture.
1x2 - A 1x2 soccer bet is a wager on the home win (1), draw (x), or away win (2).
To qualify - a bet on a team you think will qualify for the UEFA Champions League or any other continental competition.
Draw no bet – This is a wager on the result of the game, but your stake is returned if the game ends in a draw.
Asian total – Bet on the total number of goals, cards or corners in a Bundesliga fixture. Bet on the over/under, with half and quarter totals possible.
Asian handicap – This is a bet on a Bundesliga match with a handicap applied to the favourite that they must overcome for your bet to be successful. The handicap can use full, half or quarter goals.
Double chance – A wager that allows you to bet on two outcomes (home win and draw, for instance). If either of the outcomes you choose occurs, you win your bet.
1st goal – A wager on the player or team you think will score the first goal in a Bundesliga fixture.
Correct score – A bet on what you think the final score will be in a Bundesliga match.
Both teams to score – This is a simple wager on a match in which you think both teams will find the back of the net.
Halftime/fulltime – A wager that allows you to bet on who you think will be winning at halftime and then at fulltime in a Bundesliga match.
Outrights - This is a bet on an outcome of the season, such as which teams will qualify for Europe, which will be relegated and which team will be crowned champions.
You can also opt for a Bundesliga multi-bet if you want to incorporate multiple selections on individual matches into the same slip. What’s more, you can extend your betting pool further by betting on the German third league , as well as amateur soccer in Germany .
Live Stream Bundesliga & Soccer Live Betting
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When you tune in to watch live soccer at Stake, you can then place a host of live bets as the action unfolds. Live bets could be on things like the next player to score, the number of corners in the first half, or whether or not you think there will be a red card. You can learn more about the differences between live betting and pre-match betting if you’re new to the concept.
Bundesliga Betting Odds & Payouts
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Bundesliga Betting Tips, Predictions & Strategies
Here are some handy tips that will help you as you make your Bundesliga 2023/24 selections:
Research - Always do your research and consider a team’s current form and injuries before backing them. This is so important, as the Bundesliga is a super competitive league. Are any key players missing? Does one team have a superior head-to-head record against their rivals? Check the stats at Stake for detailed information.
Which team has the home advantage - Home advantage plays a big role in the outcome of Bundesliga matches, so always check which team is playing at home before picking a winner. Last season, 44% of games in the Bundesliga were won by the home side, while the away team won 30%.
Betting on the over - The Bundesliga is home to some of Europe’s top attacking players. Last season, an average of 3.22 goals were scored per game, which would make the over a profitable bet in a lot of cases. Check the stats before you make your bet.
Sports betting guides - If you’re new to soccer betting, refer to our sports betting guide for more tips that will help you make your selections. You can find lots of information on how to read the odds , how to choose your bets and safe gambling practices .
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