Germany League - Bundesliga Prediction Thread

[hahay]

The beauty of the football game is that Bayern Munich do not even need to beat Bayer Leverkusen, not at all. Bayern munich just needs to get maximum points whenever Bayer leverkusen drops points and the 4 points margin will vanish. Also, recall that Bayern Munich has a game advantage because they have played one game less than other teams in the league.

The title charge is on!!!

It sounds so easy to say but it won’t be easy to get all maximum points because not long ago Bayern Munich lost to Frankfurt on a high goal margin of 5-1 which was unexpected. Leverkusen will definitely drop points sooner or later but it will be up to Bayern Munich not to lose any more matches if they want to close the gap but that will be so difficult considering their inconsistent performance. Playing a game less means they will be one points behind if they eventually win the match and it will make the title challenge more intense.

Leverkusen looks like a team that can keep the fire burning but we can’t be so sure yet as we not sure what the outcome will be when injuries hit their key players.

Maybe when you meet frankurt bayern munchen is not at its best or can't show its best quality. because in the champion league it became an unbeaten team in the group phase.
And also at that time Bayern Munich played away at Frankurt's home ground. but I also don't believe and don't think can lose badly to 5-1.

As the top Bundesliga team and with its consecutive titles then ya,of course the factor of playing at home or playing away is no longer a problem and is not an obstacle for Bayern Munich to keep winning . Because anyway, for the match or when Bayern Munich played against Eintracht Frankfurt, the fact is that Bayern Munich still played with its best squad . And also,at that time atleast many considered about Bayern Munich who might have underestimated Eintracht Frankfurt.

After all, the result was still a loss and Bayern Munich had already received a defeat in the first half of the season in the Bundesliga, while Bayer Leverkusen managed to be unbeaten even in all competitions . With their results like that, then I personally enough to admit that at this moment Bayer Leverkusen is the best team in the Bundesliga.

[Smack That Ace]

After the joining of Xabi Alonso changes happen, and then we have good consistency and improvement in quality which are now giving them all success which is surely amazing and players chemistry is also impressive which is having good results in every game without any pressure this is clearly giving indicator how strong and energetic is Xabi Alonso as leader but now can they keep this momentum it's more important because we have mostly teams slips near the end of the season and have problems which hurt them badly.

They are already had good finances so with this all if they are able to keep few players for the long time then surely we can expect results like these for the long otherwise we have few clubs in past they have good success, but suddenly they are also failures due to bad leadership and other bad decisions.

I think building a team that plays like a well oiled machine is the most important thing a manager could do. It is not always about having the best tactic, it is also about building a system that fits all the players and they all know what they are doing.

Like for example, if you remove the left winger at Leverkusen and put Mbappe there, it is not a must that they may get better, I mean they may, but there is a small chance that they may not get better as well. That means, if they wouldn't then it could show how the yare working well together, and everyone knows what they should do, that's chemistry and that's something a manager should be able to do. You need to make sure the whole team is working perfectly together as a manager.

I certainly agree with you. When big players join a team, there are chances that it may cause chaos. Xabi Alonso brought out the best from the team that he was given and he seems to be doing very well. He got balances in all departments.

What Xabi has achieved with this team is kind of unbelievable. They are ahead of Bayern Munich after 16/17 matches which is really really good. But the question is can they keep it up? They have been undefeated so far this season in Bundesliga. They need to keep their star players for the rest of the season before another big team comes and snatches away their star players. It is a good thing they are financially doing good as well because it is going to be easy controlling players with that.

Duke

[Minecache]

This season the competition is much different from before, Laverkusen improved performance and their consistency in leading the Bundesliga standings have so far made them the favorite team. But that doesn't necessarily negate Bayern Munchen status as rulers, and we know that its dominance is not easily broken for many reasons, one of which is the depth of the squad which is better than any other team. The competition for the top four in the standings involving several teams at once is very interesting, but I think the existence of Dortmund, Stuttgart and Leipzig only disrupts the hunt for trophies and the consistency of Laverkusen and Bayern Munchen.

Xabi Alonso does not have as good squad depth as Tuchel, but his strategy in bringing out the best potential in players is worth admitting. In terms of the rotation options that Xabi has, it is a bit worrying that if they are hit by an injury storm, it could make Laverkusen lose his balance. On the other hand, it is very possible for Laverkusen to record an unbeaten record throughout the season if avoided from the storm of injury, as well as win its first Bundeliga trophy this season.

Bayern Leverkusen going into half of the season and sitting ontop of the league though not comfortably yet because there’s still Bayern Munich who are on their trail. Now Bayern Leverkusen are pretty good byt Bayern Munich are known as traditional winners of this league and they’ve a wide range of experience on this league. Now for this top race, between Leverkusen and Munich any slip off them would be a victory margin for the other.

 In terms of squad depth, I think I’ll give it to Leverkusen and not Bayern because Bayern currently aren’t doing all great and they’re not even hitting much goals but Leverkusen are all great and can keep hitting this winning streak for a while. Yes for other top 4 spots we’ve got teams like Dortmund and Stuggart but I know they won’t be coming close to Bayern Munich and Leverkusen..

I don’t think we can say clearly who can win the Bundesliga right now, okay!. I mean Leverkusen is looking super consistent with their performance. But you know the biggest hurdle for them is that Bayern Munich is who is on the chase and they are only 1 point behind. To get ahead Leverkusen needs to fumble only in 1 match so that Bayern Munich can get ahead. It is still a 50-50.  The question is can Leverkusen keep their consistency? If they can, there is no one stopping them.

[skarais]

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It looks like you need to look again at the current Bundesliga standing table. Currently, Munich has a 4 points difference with Bayer Leverkusen, but Munich still has 1 match pending. If only Munich had played the same match as Bayer Leverkusen, maybe the point difference between Munich and Bayer Leverkusen wouldn't be that big. far, namely 1 point and that could be said to be a narrow point, so it is not too difficult for Munich to catch up with this narrow point difference, so Bayer Leverkusen must be careful not to make mistake that lead to defeated.

For the match in Week 17, it looks like there is a chances that both teams, Bayer Leverkusen and Munich, will be able to win because they are against teams that tend to be weak, but this match will be held at the beginning of 2024 and at the end of 2023, Bayer Leverkusen will be in first place.

Yes, if Bayern Munich wins then the difference in points is only 1, but there is no guarantee that Bayern Munich can win it.
In my opinion, so far Bayern Munich is not really under much pressure even though it is 4 points behind Leverkusen. The league still has a long way to go to expect changes, so they just need to maintain consistency and good performance every game. The most interesting thing about the Bundesliga this season is Leverkusen really looks serious about winning the title and ending 2023 as leaders of the standings.

The competition between Leverkusen and Bayern Munich in the race for the Bundesliga title this season is very interesting, but Bayern Munich still seems safe enough to expect Leverkusen to slip up if they can stay tight with a narrow points gap. Bayern Munich still has the chance and has the opportunity to lead the standings, so we'll see how the two teams do in 2024.

[arimamib]

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I don’t think we can say clearly who can win the Bundesliga right now, okay!. I mean Leverkusen is looking super consistent with their performance. But you know the biggest hurdle for them is that Bayern Munich is who is on the chase and they are only 1 point behind. To get ahead Leverkusen needs to fumble only in 1 match so that Bayern Munich can get ahead. It is still a 50-50.  The question is can Leverkusen keep their consistency? If they can, there is no one stopping them.

No one can say who can win the Bundesliga right now when the fact there is only one point gap in the title race. The consistency of Leverkusen is undoubtedly a key factor in their current standing, but the presence of Bayern Munich with just one point behind adds an element of uncertainty to the race. But it's hard to "super consistent" when they just have one point gap to their competitor.
The 50-50 scenario you describe emphasizes the delicate balance in the competition. If they can avoid stumbling in crucial matches, they have a strong chance of securing the title.

But then, Bayern Munich's track record and experience in title races make them a competitor who can put extra pressure, they are kind of a team who can capitalize on any slip-ups from their competitors. The question of whether Leverkusen can keep their consistency is central to the title race narrative. If they manage to do so, they have the potential to emerge as champions.

[Chilwell]

This season the competition is much different from before, Laverkusen improved performance and their consistency in leading the Bundesliga standings have so far made them the favorite team. But that doesn't necessarily negate Bayern Munchen status as rulers, and we know that its dominance is not easily broken for many reasons, one of which is the depth of the squad which is better than any other team. The competition for the top four in the standings involving several teams at once is very interesting, but I think the existence of Dortmund, Stuttgart and Leipzig only disrupts the hunt for trophies and the consistency of Laverkusen and Bayern Munchen.

Xabi Alonso does not have as good squad depth as Tuchel, but his strategy in bringing out the best potential in players is worth admitting. In terms of the rotation options that Xabi has, it is a bit worrying that if they are hit by an injury storm, it could make Laverkusen lose his balance. On the other hand, it is very possible for Laverkusen to record an unbeaten record throughout the season if avoided from the storm of injury, as well as win its first Bundeliga trophy this season.

Bayern Leverkusen going into half of the season and sitting ontop of the league though not comfortably yet because there’s still Bayern Munich who are on their trail. Now Bayern Leverkusen are pretty good byt Bayern Munich are known as traditional winners of this league and they’ve a wide range of experience on this league. Now for this top race, between Leverkusen and Munich any slip off them would be a victory margin for the other.

 In terms of squad depth, I think I’ll give it to Leverkusen and not Bayern because Bayern currently aren’t doing all great and they’re not even hitting much goals but Leverkusen are all great and can keep hitting this winning streak for a while. Yes for other top 4 spots we’ve got teams like Dortmund and Stuggart but I know they won’t be coming close to Bayern Munich and Leverkusen..

I don’t think we can say clearly who can win the Bundesliga right now, okay!. I mean Leverkusen is looking super consistent with their performance. But you know the biggest hurdle for them is that Bayern Munich is who is on the chase and they are only 1 point behind. To get ahead Leverkusen needs to fumble only in 1 match so that Bayern Munich can get ahead. It is still a 50-50.  The question is can Leverkusen keep their consistency? If they can, there is no one stopping them.

Nothing can be said now about who will win Bundeliga trophy because we no that Bayern Munich still have an outstanding match against Union Berlin which I believe that Bayern Munich will win the match and they will arrived at the same points with Leverkusen, so right now the Bundeliga trophy winner can not be predicted because the two teams are very consistent in their performance, non of them will wish to lose any matches right now,, Bayern Munich defeat against Eintracht Frankfurt really affected in taking over the top.

[zaim7413]

It is already 3 days ago, but it is still a nice and beautiful tradition that I would like to mention here. Since 2003, the Christmas carol sing has been taking place in the stadium from Union Berlin shortly before Christmas. In the beginning there were only 89 fans, now there are over 28500 fans singing christmas songs.

They have their own way of celebrating Christmas parties, this method is very unique and not often done in other stadiums. Just correct me if I'm wrong. Union Berlin fans can feel the sensation of a beautiful Christmas by decorating Christmas knick-knacks in the stadium area, slowly this celebration is becoming more and more of a tradition every year, this method can make supporters feel closer to the players and can also increase the enthusiasm of the players because they always get full support from the supporters.

[Phoenix Anka]

It is already 3 days ago, but it is still a nice and beautiful tradition that I would like to mention here. Since 2003, the Christmas carol sing has been taking place in the stadium from Union Berlin shortly before Christmas. In the beginning there were only 89 fans, now there are over 28500 fans singing christmas songs.


Picturesource: https://www.fussballdaten.de/news/1-bundesliga/28-500-union-fans-stimmen-sich-auf-weihnachten-ein-e23b3d8b/

I must say it is a nice tradition. With thousands of fans singing Christmas carols, this tradition of Union Berlin makes them very sympathetic. They are not having a good season in the German Bundesliga, but they have continued to continue this good tradition. I think Union will come into its own in the league soon.

[Mustang Shelby]

The beauty of the football game is that Bayern Munich do not even need to beat Bayer Leverkusen, not at all. Bayern munich just needs to get maximum points whenever Bayer leverkusen drops points and the 4 points margin will vanish. Also, recall that Bayern Munich has a game advantage because they have played one game less than other teams in the league.

The title charge is on!!!

Bayern Munich's advantage is that they have good squad depth, but that doesn't guarantee that everything will go well until the end of the season. Leverkusen is more than that, they have a squad that is in its prime and also a young coach who has a modern vision in football, so as long as Leverkusen's strategy cannot be read by Bayern Munich or other teams, they will continue to move forward without losing. I don't doubt this considering that many big European teams are waiting for the arrival of Xabi Alonso and he is the coach who can revive Leverkusen since last season and this season they have far exceeded anyone's expectations. So, Bayern Munich should start to be wary of their chances of winning the title again this season because it could be stolen by Leverkusen.

Bayern Munich should be very careful this year because Borussia Dortmund, with whom they competed last year, was losing a lot of points, but this Leverkusen is very different from them. Xabi brought the team into harmony. Leverkusen is now starting to chant the championship loudly. Fans are excited. They can end Bayern Munich's championship hegemony this year.

[Jody.Drummer]

It is already 3 days ago, but it is still a nice and beautiful tradition that I would like to mention here. Since 2003, the Christmas carol sing has been taking place in the stadium from Union Berlin shortly before Christmas. In the beginning there were only 89 fans, now there are over 28500 fans singing christmas songs.

They have their own way of celebrating Christmas parties, this method is very unique and not often done in other stadiums. Just correct me if I'm wrong. Union Berlin fans can feel the sensation of a beautiful Christmas by decorating Christmas knick-knacks in the stadium area, slowly this celebration is becoming more and more of a tradition every year, this method can make supporters feel closer to the players and can also increase the enthusiasm of the players because they always get full support from the supporters.

Union Berlin has very loyal fans and even they are supporters who also contribute to the club. They even worked together to build the stadium for their favorite club. This is a great tradition and it has a positive impact on Union Berlin as well.
Now that they are at the bottom of the table due to a decline, hopefully with traditions like this it makes them more excited to play better in the upcoming matches. Union Berlin are lucky to have fans who have their own way of suporting them.
The interesting thing in football is not only the game, but also the various forms of suport for the club by the supporters.

[borovichok]

It is already 3 days ago, but it is still a nice and beautiful tradition that I would like to mention here. Since 2003, the Christmas carol sing has been taking place in the stadium from Union Berlin shortly before Christmas. In the beginning there were only 89 fans, now there are over 28500 fans singing christmas songs.


Picturesource: https://www.fussballdaten.de/news/1-bundesliga/28-500-union-fans-stimmen-sich-auf-weihnachten-ein-e23b3d8b/

Union Berlin celebrated Christmas and melodious songs are sanged and heard all over the stadium, the vast majority have increase in numbers every year and this year seems so positive and special in it's way. Christmas are meant to celebrated by Christians and its such a beautiful and remarkable day in the life's of everyone that hold the Lord our Christ dearly to his or her heart. The stadium painted in colors and the costumes put on the fans are amazing, everyone looks so happy and excited to be alive till this present day. Football reunites people all over the world together, let love lead in this month.

[jeha2015]

I don’t think we can say clearly who can win the Bundesliga right now, okay!. I mean Leverkusen is looking super consistent with their performance. But you know the biggest hurdle for them is that Bayern Munich is who is on the chase and they are only 1 point behind. To get ahead Leverkusen needs to fumble only in 1 match so that Bayern Munich can get ahead. It is still a 50-50.  The question is can Leverkusen keep their consistency? If they can, there is no one stopping them.

Being one point behind Bayern Munich is very vulnerable to being overtaken by Bayern Munich, this is where mentality is needed and Bayer Munich has proven it so far but not Leverkusen. It is true that currently Leverkusen has recorded an unbeaten record in the Bundesliga, but this cannot guarantee that they will be consistent at the end of the season because the Bundesliga is still very long, there are possibilities that undesirable things could happen, such as players getting injured or players being tired.

Moreover, we know that this season Bayer Leverkusen will also focus on the European league, of course this will make it even more difficult for them to be consistent because their players are limited, meaning their players are not as good as the main players. This is different from Bayer Munich, they have complete players even though they play in the UCL league, but they are experienced in dealing with busy schedules. But whatever it is that will be a factor in winning the Bundesliga, those who are good at maintaining the players' fitness

[marcous]

Nothing can be said now about who will win Bundeliga trophy because we no that Bayern Munich still have an outstanding match against Union Berlin which I believe that Bayern Munich will win the match and they will arrived at the same points with Leverkusen, so right now the Bundeliga trophy winner can not be predicted because the two teams are very consistent in their performance, non of them will wish to lose any matches right now,, Bayern Munich defeat against Eintracht Frankfurt really affected in taking over the top.

It's lucky for Bayern Munchen because they still have one match postponed against Union Berlin. I think if Tuchel squad can secure full points then they will collect 41 points, 1 point behind Laverkusen who are above them. Union Berlin have slumped very drastically this season, when compared to their performance last season, when they managed to finish in fourth place in the standings and appear in the UCL this season.

If there are no further schedule changes, the match between Bayern and Union Berlin will be held at the end of January. On paper I am sure Bayern will be able to finish the match easily. However, that doesn't mean ruling out the possibility of surprises, like the surprise experienced by Bayern previously against Frankfurt.

I agree with you, at the moment it is still very difficult to guess who will be on the podium at the end of the season, considering that there are still many matches left that have not been played. The consistency of Laverkusen and Bayern in the race to win the trophy is very fierce, so until the point gap becomes wider, it is still difficult for us to guess the chances of one of the teams winning the trophy.

[Silence Scream]

This season the competition is much different from before, Laverkusen improved performance and their consistency in leading the Bundesliga standings have so far made them the favorite team. But that doesn't necessarily negate Bayern Munchen status as rulers, and we know that its dominance is not easily broken for many reasons, one of which is the depth of the squad which is better than any other team. The competition for the top four in the standings involving several teams at once is very interesting, but I think the existence of Dortmund, Stuttgart and Leipzig only disrupts the hunt for trophies and the consistency of Laverkusen and Bayern Munchen.

Xabi Alonso does not have as good squad depth as Tuchel, but his strategy in bringing out the best potential in players is worth admitting. In terms of the rotation options that Xabi has, it is a bit worrying that if they are hit by an injury storm, it could make Laverkusen lose his balance. On the other hand, it is very possible for Laverkusen to record an unbeaten record throughout the season if avoided from the storm of injury, as well as win its first Bundeliga trophy this season.

Bayern Leverkusen going into half of the season and sitting ontop of the league though not comfortably yet because there’s still Bayern Munich who are on their trail. Now Bayern Leverkusen are pretty good byt Bayern Munich are known as traditional winners of this league and they’ve a wide range of experience on this league. Now for this top race, between Leverkusen and Munich any slip off them would be a victory margin for the other.

 In terms of squad depth, I think I’ll give it to Leverkusen and not Bayern because Bayern currently aren’t doing all great and they’re not even hitting much goals but Leverkusen are all great and can keep hitting this winning streak for a while. Yes for other top 4 spots we’ve got teams like Dortmund and Stuggart but I know they won’t be coming close to Bayern Munich and Leverkusen..

I don’t think we can say clearly who can win the Bundesliga right now, okay!. I mean Leverkusen is looking super consistent with their performance. But you know the biggest hurdle for them is that Bayern Munich is who is on the chase and they are only 1 point behind. To get ahead Leverkusen needs to fumble only in 1 match so that Bayern Munich can get ahead. It is still a 50-50.  The question is can Leverkusen keep their consistency? If they can, there is no one stopping them.

I think what will keep the rivalry alive are the matches between Bayer Leverkusen and Bayern Munich. The scores in these matches will directly affect the championship. In addition, the performance of teams such as Frankfurt and Dortmund, which can prevent them, will also be decisive. I would like Bayer Leverkusen to win. The championship needs a change now.

[shogun47]

I think what will keep the rivalry alive are the matches between Bayer Leverkusen and Bayern Munich. The scores in these matches will directly affect the championship. In addition, the performance of teams such as Frankfurt and Dortmund, which can prevent them, will also be decisive. I would like Bayer Leverkusen to win. The championship needs a change now.

I think that indeed the biggest hurdle for Leverkusen for the moment is to get back out of the Christmas break and win the first game against Augsburg. The interruption seldomly benefits teams like Leverkusen when they are running like clockwork. If they can get out of the break and instantly beat Augsburg, it would be so important for the rest of the season. Psychologically I am a bit afraid because Bayern starts into the second half of the season with a home game, which they are unlikely to tie or lose. This could create some negative momentum, but of course I hope for Leverkusen to continue with their impressive performances.

[Abu-Naim]

Being one point behind Bayern Munich is very vulnerable to being overtaken by Bayern Munich, this is where mentality is needed and Bayer Munich has proven it so far but not Leverkusen. It is true that currently Leverkusen has recorded an unbeaten record in the Bundesliga, but this cannot guarantee that they will be consistent at the end of the season because the Bundesliga is still very long, there are possibilities that undesirable things could happen, such as players getting injured or players being tired.

Moreover, we know that this season Bayer Leverkusen will also focus on the European league, of course this will make it even more difficult for them to be consistent because their players are limited, meaning their players are not as good as the main players. This is different from Bayer Munich, they have complete players even though they play in the UCL league, but they are experienced in dealing with busy schedules. But whatever it is that will be a factor in winning the Bundesliga, those who are good at maintaining the players' fitness

All these factors you think will affect Leverkusen are likely to affect Bayern Munich as well because they are all players that might go through the same process of regular playing and might all get injured. Bayern Munich will only have the experience of being a big team, but in terms of player quality, they are not the same, but Leverkusen have quality players that can compete for the title. Only the AFCON competition, I think, will affect Leverkusen most because one of their key players, Boniface, will be going to his country's duty to represent Nigeria; he is a special player in the team, which is why it may affect them, but that is not also a challenge because they surely have his replacement. This same AFCON will also affect Bayern Munich.

[QueenVera]

No one can say who can win the Bundesliga right now when the fact there is only one point gap in the title race. The consistency of Leverkusen is undoubtedly a key factor in their current standing, but the presence of Bayern Munich with just one point behind adds an element of uncertainty to the race. But it's hard to "super consistent" when they just have one point gap to their competitor.
The 50-50 scenario you describe emphasizes the delicate balance in the competition. If they can avoid stumbling in crucial matches, they have a strong chance of securing the title.

But then, Bayern Munich's track record and experience in title races make them a competitor who can put extra pressure, they are kind of a team who can capitalize on any slip-ups from their competitors. The question of whether Leverkusen can keep their consistency is central to the title race narrative. If they manage to do so, they have the potential to emerge as champions.

Currently, Leverkusen's consistency has put them in the top contending spots for the Bundesliga title. Even though it's not so certain yet as there are still games to determine the victor, there's every possibility that there may be change of hands this season.
Munich are doing their best to match up the intensity of contest Leverkusen are putting forward.

 Definitely they can hold onto the pressure for a while and for Leverkusen, they are not resilient in pursuing that major aim. Alonso and his squad aren't giving up and weekly they put up a whole different energy towards that trophy race. The time is sure going to be tough for all their opponents and the games will go almost to the last end before a victor can be confirmed. Let's sit back and watch as the second chapter of the league tournament unfolds.

[RaltcoinsB]

I think what will keep the rivalry alive are the matches between Bayer Leverkusen and Bayern Munich. The scores in these matches will directly affect the championship. In addition, the performance of teams such as Frankfurt and Dortmund, which can prevent them, will also be decisive. I would like Bayer Leverkusen to win. The championship needs a change now.

I think that indeed the biggest hurdle for Leverkusen for the moment is to get back out of the Christmas break and win the first game against Augsburg. The interruption seldomly benefits teams like Leverkusen when they are running like clockwork. If they can get out of the break and instantly beat Augsburg, it would be so important for the rest of the season. Psychologically I am a bit afraid because Bayern starts into the second half of the season with a home game, which they are unlikely to tie or lose. This could create some negative momentum, but of course I hope for Leverkusen to continue with their impressive performances.

This year, I think Leverkusen will receive a lot of support from outside Germany. I don't want to see Bayern Munich win the championship anymore. The league has become very boring now. 2024 will be very important for Bayer Leverkusen. If Xabi's system works, they will win the championship at the end of this year and remain the team that eventually eliminated Bayern. However, Bayern is very strong and the rotation pool is very wide. They have an ultra-spectacular striker: Harry Kane. That being the case, Bayern is still the biggest favourite.

[Mame89]

I think what will keep the rivalry alive are the matches between Bayer Leverkusen and Bayern Munich. The scores in these matches will directly affect the championship. In addition, the performance of teams such as Frankfurt and Dortmund, which can prevent them, will also be decisive. I would like Bayer Leverkusen to win. The championship needs a change now.

Bayern Leverkusen, if they continue to play like this, it is not impossible that Xabi Alanso will bring Bayern Leverkusen to destroy Bayern Munich's dominance in the Bundesliga this season, and I'm sure many Bundesliga fans also hope that this season a new champion will be born because Bayern Munich's dominance has been too long, very boring.

However, apart from the rivalry between Bayern Munich and Leverkusen, there is something more interesting in my opinion as a Bundesliga fan. I see the Stuttgart club this season as crazy, VfB Stuttgart almost got relegated from the Bundesliga last season and are currently third in the standings just below Bayern Munich and above Liepzig. Apart from that, they also have a striker who is hungry for goals at the moment, namely Serhou Guirassy. So far he has managed to collect 16 goals in 13 matches, this is crazy talent. This season VfB Stuttgart Going from almost being relegated last season to suddenly this season they managed to get a place in the Champions League is not something amazing at this time.

[shogun47]

I think what will keep the rivalry alive are the matches between Bayer Leverkusen and Bayern Munich. The scores in these matches will directly affect the championship. In addition, the performance of teams such as Frankfurt and Dortmund, which can prevent them, will also be decisive. I would like Bayer Leverkusen to win. The championship needs a change now.

I think that indeed the biggest hurdle for Leverkusen for the moment is to get back out of the Christmas break and win the first game against Augsburg. The interruption seldomly benefits teams like Leverkusen when they are running like clockwork. If they can get out of the break and instantly beat Augsburg, it would be so important for the rest of the season. Psychologically I am a bit afraid because Bayern starts into the second half of the season with a home game, which they are unlikely to tie or lose. This could create some negative momentum, but of course I hope for Leverkusen to continue with their impressive performances.

This year, I think Leverkusen will receive a lot of support from outside Germany. I don't want to see Bayern Munich win the championship anymore. The league has become very boring now. 2024 will be very important for Bayer Leverkusen. If Xabi's system works, they will win the championship at the end of this year and remain the team that eventually eliminated Bayern. However, Bayern is very strong and the rotation pool is very wide. They have an ultra-spectacular striker: Harry Kane. That being the case, Bayern is still the biggest favourite.

The good thing is Xabi Alonso has a system that works, the bad thing is that systems stop working when the things that made the system work are gone. This is what could turn into a problem for Alonso when his players leave for the games with their national teams. There can also be injuries, which if a key player is affected cannot be underestimated as hardly any team has the player resources like Bayern Munich to make up for that without losing quality. The question about the validity of the system has been answered, it works. But whether all parts remain intact is the question now.