The Bundesliga title race is a big focus of attention for punters, and it usually involves the likes of Bayern Munich, RB Leipzig, and Borussia Dortmund. There are, however, many other betting markets for the Bundesliga that punters can explore, everything from in-play 'Rapid Markets' to 'Relegation'.
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Bundesliga Overview
The Bundesliga was founded in 1963 and quickly gained a reputation as one of Europe's best professional football leagues. Only eighteen teams compete in the Bundesliga, the smallest number of competitors across Europe's Big 5 leagues.The German top flight is renowned for its amazing atmosphere at stadiums across the country and its innovative, attacking style of football. The leading German clubs can be seen in other competitions, meaning you might also find them when betting on the Champions League and our Europa League odds.
Bayern Munich is the most successful Bundesliga team, having claimed the trophy 33 times. To put their success into context, this is the only club that has reached double figures.
As a result, the Bundesliga winner odds almost always favour Bayern Munich as pre-season favourites. They most often face challenges from their key rivals, Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig.
Some of the greats in the football world have made their name in the Bundesliga. Franz Beckenbauer, Bastian Schweinsteiger, and the phenomenal goalscorer Gerd Müller are among the giants that modern players stand on the shoulders of. Robert Lewandowski, Franck Ribéry, Thomas Müller, and Harry Kane are among some of those who have pulled on the famous Bayern shirt in recent years.
2023/24 Bundesliga Title Race So Far
While many predicted Bayern Munich would have an easy path to a Bundesliga title defence after signing Harry Kane last summer, it hasn't panned out that way. Bayern Munich are well in the hunt still, and at January's winter break, they were narrow favourites in the 'Outright Winner' market.
But they were only narrow favourites because of the presence of Bayer Leverkusen. Leverkusen, under the guidance of former Barcelona and Spain star Xabi Alonso, have transformed the Bundesliga title race this season.
Leverkusen have played an astonishing brand of full-on attacking football, refusing to take a backward step. While they don't have the star-studded squad that Bayern Munich have, Leverkusen remained undefeated in the first half of the season and outpaced the reigning champions.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich is the mouth-watering clash to look forward to in mid-February, following a draw between them earlier this season. If Bayer secures three points from that one, it will be a huge step towards nailing their first-ever top-flight title in what is a two-horse race.
The 'Top Four' market in Bundesliga betting looks wide open. The usual suspects from RB Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund are in the picture. But their bids for a top-four finish have been complicated this season by Stuttgart getting into the mix. However, with faltering form over the winter, Stuttgart could struggle to stick in the race.
Bundesliga Relegation Updates
The relegation betting picture wasn't too clear during the January winter break in Germany. Darmstadt, FC Koln, and Mainz were locked together on points on their return to action.
Out of the trio, Darmstadt are running as the odds-on favourite in Bundesliga relegation betting to take a drop back to the second tier.
Surprisingly, after the superb fourth-place finish in last season's top flight, Union Berlin have taken a huge fall and are firmly in the relegation picture. But Union have five teams shorter priced than them to actually take the drop.
Bundesliga 2022/2023 Recap
The general landscape of the German Bundesliga in the last decade or so has been Bayern Munich strolling to a title. It was far from the case in the 2022/23 season, which was one of the most dramatic on record.Dramatically, the title race went down to the wire on the final day of the season between Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich.
Dortmund only needed a home win against the mid-table FSV Mainz to earn the title. But BVB found themselves down 2-0 in the match at half-time.
Bayern Munich, who had to win to stand a chance of pinching the title, were being held 1-1 by FC Koln with only ten minutes to go. But a late winner from Jamal Musiala saw Bayern claim three points and the title, as Borussia Dortmund couldn't find a winner despite pulling back level in their final match.
Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund finished level on 71 points, with the former winning the title with a superior goal difference. It confirmed a record-breaking tenth consecutive league title for them.
Reading Bundesliga Odds
The NordicBet platform is designed to make placing a bet on any market an easy process. The odds on all markets are listed clearly and posted early for upcoming fixtures, giving punters time to watch, assess, and track them.While the decimal odds format makes for easy calculations of potential returns, the display can be customised to view fractional or American odds. The potential returns from the calculated odds can be seen once selections have been added to the bet slip and a stake has been entered.
To calculate from decimal odds, multiply your stake by the odds to calculate the return, including your stake. For example, a €10 outright bet on Bayern Munich winning the Bundesliga at 1.22 odds would deliver a €11.22 payout and €1.22 profit. There is also the NordicBet calculator available to help plot betting strategies.
Bundesliga Odds Markets
Bayern Munich unsurprisingly leads the Bundesliga winner odds, hunting for an unprecedented eleventh straight league title in the 22023/2024 season. While the odds suggest that it will be a straightforward march for Bayern, surprises and upsets in football do happen.Beyond the 'Bundesliga Winner' market, plenty of other options exist. The 'Without Bayern Munich' market looks at who will finish in second place without the front-runner odds of Bayern in the picture.
The 'Top Four Finish' market is hugely popular due to the focus on earning a place among next season’s CL clubs, making them an option on our odds on the Champions League, while teams can be backed for a 'Top Half Finish' or 'Bottom Half Finish'.
At the other end of the table, the 'To Be Relegated' market focuses on the teams that are likely to struggle, which are commonly newly promoted clubs.
The Bundesliga is slightly different from the other Big 5 leagues in this area, as there are only two automatic relegation spots. The team that finishes third from the bottom goes into a two-legged relegation play-off against the third-place finisher from Bundesliga 2.
Every minute of action from the Bundesliga is covered with live betting markets at NordicBet. Our fast in-play platform, which provides the latest current odds, presents a wonderful graphical interface that highlights important plays in a match as they happen, like a shot on goal.
The current live odds are backed up by statistics from the game, and other features like our Cash Out tool and Bet Builder features are available.
From the 'Match Winner' market to popular alternatives such as 'Over/Under 2.5 Goals', 'Winning Margin', and 'Handicaps', there is also a huge range of Goals and Goalscorer markets in the extensive coverage NordicBet offers.
Bundesliga Top Scorers
Bundesliga betting enthusiasts have seen incredible goal scorers over the past few decades. One of our top Bundesliga betting tips is understanding the players most likely to score, as these predictions can pay off, especially as part of our powerful bet builder function.Here are the top five Bundesliga goal-scorers of all time:
- Gerd Muller: 365 Goals
- Robert Lewandowski: 312 Goals
- Klaus Fischer: 268 Goals
- Jupp Heynckes: 220 Goals
- Manfred Burgsmüller: 213 Goals
Bundesliga Betting Tips
NordicBet doesn't just offer a premier Bundesliga betting service. Our experts are also constantly looking for new Bundesliga betting tips. Check below for some of the most useful:- Use Cash Out Sensibly: We regularly offer cashouts on Bundesliga odds, which can be a great tool for bettors. Consider cashing out before it gets too late to save funds from a misplaced bet.
- Consider Team Form: No matter how good you think a team is, you should always diligently research their form before entering a fixture. A smaller team on a winning streak may be likelier to beat a bigger team on a patchy run of form.
- Budget Effectively: One of the most important Bundesliga betting tips is budgeting effectively. You must set strict budgets before betting to avoid spending too much. This core responsible gambling principle will also help you place more tactical and thought-out bets.
Live Bundesliga Betting
Bundesliga betting fans can also access odds on live football at NordicBet. Our leading live in-play betting area covers numerous real-time betting markets so you can place better-informed predictions. We also offer detailed infographics and match statistics alongside live streaming to provide an all-encompassing live betting service.Other Popular Football Betting Competitions
Enjoy Bundesliga betting, but want something different to complement it? NordicBet has odds on various other high-profile football competitions. For example, you can access odds on the Premier League, right from our Football Betting Homepage.Why Bet on the Bundesliga at NordicBet
We strive to bring our customers the best Bundesliga football betting action. Our live-betting portal offers convenience for Bundesliga betting on a mobile device so that you can pinpoint options like the number of goals in a match, or player prop bets on the go. Catch up with the latest stats or quickly check your active football bets for Cash Out offers.All these features and more are available on our customer-centric platform, secured with the latest encryption technology to allow you the freedom of exploring immersive betting opportunities with the knowledge that you and your information are safe. Score a secure betting experience at NordicBet, backed by our fantastic 24/7 customer support.