As with most major European football leagues, the German Bundesliga is nearing the end of its season. With just two rounds remaining, some positions on the table are already determined, while others remain uncertain and will only be decided once all matches are played. What is clear so far is that Bayern Munich has reclaimed the Bundesliga title, Bayer Leverkusen have secured a Champions League spot, and Bochum will be relegated to the second division next season. All other primary outcomes are still up in the air, creating excitement among fans and bettors alike. For anyone following the action, primarily through platforms like Merkur XTip, the final two rounds promise plenty of drama and potential surprises.
Bayern Ahead of Bayer
After missing out last season, Bayern made sure not to let the title slip away again. Even though they drew with RB Leipzig two rounds before the end, a simultaneous draw between Leverkusen and Freiburg sealed the championship for the Bavarians. This was a moment many in Munich had been waiting for, especially after the disappointment of last year when Leverkusen took the crown. To be fair, Bayer once again had a solid campaign and were in contention, but inconsistency cost them the chance to repeat their success.
Led by Vincent Kompany, Bayern have proven to be the strongest team in Germany this season, and their title win is fully deserved. It’s also a special moment for Harry Kane, who has finally lifted the first major trophy of his career. Many believe this milestone could open the door to further success for the English striker.
Conversely, there is growing speculation that Bayer will lose head coach Xabi Alonso to Real Madrid after the season, especially as Carlo Ancelotti is reportedly nearing the exit. This could signal a significant shift for the club from Leverkusen, whether the football philosophy Alonso implemented will depend heavily on the next coach and the summer transfer window. Fans are already counting down the days until the new season begins.
Champions League Race Heating Up
While Bayern and Bayer are settled at the top, the third and fourth place battle is still wide open. Eintracht Frankfurt currently holds third place with 56 points and looks likely to stay there. The real race is for the final Champions League spot. Freiburg is in fourth with 52 points, closely followed by Borussia Dortmund with 51. Leipzig is right behind with 50, while Mainz trails with 48.
All these teams have Champions League ambitions, and with the massive financial rewards that come with qualification, there’s a lot at stake. Dortmund has the strongest recent form, but the margins are slim, and every point matters. Fans and analysts will be glued to the live results in these crucial final matchdays.
Relegation Fight: Who Will Join Bochum?
Bochum has already been confirmed as relegated and will play in the 2. Bundesliga next season. The battle to avoid joining them, however, is intense. Kiel is currently second from bottom, just one point behind Heidenheim. What adds another layer of suspense is that 16th place leads to a relegation playoff against the third-placed team from the second division.
St. Pauli and Hoffenheim sit in 14th and 15th place, five points clear of Heidenheim. While not completely safe yet, they are in a favorable position and need only a few more points to guarantee their survival. While upsets are always possible in football, either side will unlikely lose both of their final two games.
Drama Brewing in 2. Bundesliga
As for who will be promoted to the Bundesliga, Hamburg (HSV) and Köln currently lead the way, with a four- and three-point advantage, respectively, over the third-placed team, Elversberg. Elversberg is a true underdog story. After spending decades in Germany’s regional leagues and briefly tasting third-tier football, they returned to the 3. Liga in 2022 and, the very next season, earned promotion to the 2. Bundesliga.
Now, they’re on the verge of a playoff spot that could see them play in the Bundesliga for the first time ever – a scenario few would have predicted at the start of the season, even on betting platforms. However, strong competition remains in Paderborn (who are tied with Elversberg on points) and in Magdeburg, Fortuna Düsseldorf, and Kaiserslautern – all within two points of third place.
