Get ready for the 2025-26 Bundesliga season! Explore key matches, top team clashes, and expert match predictions for Germany’s most exciting football league. Perfect guide for fans in India and beyond.
Bundesliga Must-Watch Match: Bayern vs Dortmund
The clash between Bayern München and Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga is often called “Der Klassiker” the match of the century! It’s also the most-watched fixture in the league.
- Bayern München vs Borussia Dortmund – Oct 18, 2025 Allianz Arena.
- Borussia Dortmund vs Bayern München – Feb 28, 2026 Signal Iduna Park.
2025-2026 Bundesliga Predictions – Top 4
- Bayern München
- Borussia Dortmund
- Bayer Leverkusen
- RB Leipzig
Bayern München, Borussia Dortmund, Bayer Leverkusen, and RB Leipzig have been the Bundesliga’s top-tier powerhouses in recent years, with squad depth, coaching tactics, and historical performance all ahead of most other clubs.
Unless another team makes an extraordinary breakthrough, these four sides have consistently stayed in the league’s top five for years and are very hard to dislodge from their positions.
Where to watch Bundesliga live in India
Watching Bundesliga matches live in India is very easy – platforms like Star Sports and FanCode offer full coverage (subscription required for full access).
But on VEGAS11 Sportsbook, you can watch every Bundesliga match for free – no subscription needed, 100% free!
Bundesliga Champions and Runners-up in the Last 10 Years
| Year | Champion | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Bayern Munich | VfL Wolfsburg |
| 2016 | Bayern Munich | Borussia Dortmund |
| 2017 | Bayern Munich | RB Leipzig |
| 2018 | Bayern Munich | Schalke 04 |
| 2019 | Bayern Munich | Borussia Dortmund |
| 2020 | Bayern Munich | Borussia Dortmund |
| 2021 | Bayern Munich | RB Leipzig |
| 2022 | Bayern Munich | Borussia Dortmund |
| 2023 | Bayern Munich | Borussia Dortmund |
| 2024 | Bayer Leverkusen | VfB Stuttgart |
Bayern Munich dominated the Bundesliga over the past 10 years, winning the title every season from 2015 to 2023.
Their streak was finally broken in 2024 by Bayer Leverkusen, ending their run of consecutive championships.
Since 1963, Bayern Munich has won over 30 Bundesliga titles – more than all other clubs combined.
2025-2026 Bundesliga Top Teams
The 2025-2026 Bundesliga season features 18 clubs in total (teams change each season due to the promotion and relegation system).
In India, the most talked-about clubs are Bayern München, Borussia Dortmund, and Bayer 04 Leverkusen.
| Teams | Home Stadiums |
|---|---|
| 1. FC Heidenheim | Voith-Arena |
| 1. FC Köln | RheinEnergie Stadion |
| 1. FC Union Berlin | Stadion An der Alten Försterei |
| 1. FSV Mainz 05 | MEWA Arena |
| Bayer 04 Leverkusen | BayArena |
| Borussia Dortmund | Signal Iduna Park |
| Borussia Mönchengladbach | Borussia-Park |
| Eintracht Frankfurt | Deutsche Bank Park |
| FC Augsburg | WWK Arena |
| FC Bayern München | Allianz Arena |
| FC St. Pauli | Millerntor-Stadion |
| RB Leipzig | Red Bull Arena |
| SC Freiburg | Europa-Park Stadion |
| TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | PreZero Arena |
| VfB Stuttgart | MHPArena |
| VfL Bochum | Vonovia Ruhrstadion |
| VfL Wolfsburg | Volkswagen Arena |
| Werder Bremen | Weserstadion |
1.FC Bayern München
The most popular team in the Bundesliga is without question FC Bayern München. With 33 league titles (as of the 2024–25 season), they’re practically the symbol of the league – if you’re new and not sure which club to follow, this is the one.
Leading the charge is Harry Kane, captain of the England national team, who scored 36 goals in the 2023–24 season. Alongside him is Jamal Musiala, nicknamed the German Messi! at just 22, he’s valued at €140 million (around ₹1260 crore) and his dribbling is on another level.
Bayern play with a wide, aggressive style and a defense as solid as a fortress, all showcased at their home – the Allianz Arena, which looks like a glowing spaceship from the outside, and inside, you can feel the full force and energy of the Red Giants.
2.Borussia Dortmund
Bayern’s biggest rival, Borussia Dortmund, also known as the Black and Yellow Army, has lifted the Bundesliga trophy 5 times, most recently in the 2011–12 season.
Their game is built on lightning-fast counterattacks that catch opponents off guard, with rising star Karim Adeyemi blazing down the pitch like a cheetah on the field.
The club’s famous “Yellow Wall” packs 25,000 passionate fans, and their home ground, Signal Iduna Park, has even been used as a movie filming location!
3.Bayer 04 Leverkusen
Nicknamed the Unbeaten Kings of the 2023–24 season, Bayer 04 Leverkusen made history with 28 wins and 6 draws, claiming their first-ever Bundesliga title and ending Bayern’s 11-year dominance.
Under coach Xabi Alonso’s sharp tactics and the youthful energy of rising stars, they emerged as the dark horse of a new era. Leading the charge is 22-year-old captain Florian Wirtz, a master playmaker and assist king.
In 2023–24, they didn’t just conquer the Bundesliga; they also reached the Europa League final, coming tantalizingly close to becoming double champions.
