Germany League - Bundesliga Prediction Thread

[Mustang Shelby]

We can now say that the championship is almost guaranteed for Bayern Munich. Bayer Leverkusen started the year well but they could not play as well as last year. Everyone was curious about the situation this year and this year it seems that Leverkusen seems much less motivated than last year. The fact that they won this last year and fought less to win this year compared to last year shows this. I think the players do not seem as motivated as last year. If that were the case, they could have been ambitious for the championship again but I can say that none of them have any ambitions anymore from now on.

Just two wins and Bayern Munich will have the championship back in their hands, seriously it wasn’t that competitive the way I actually expected it to be after the last season Flawless triumph by Bayer Leverkusen but it wasn’t. To me Bayer Leverkusen were simply just poor this season not that Bayern Munich was any where exceptional in my opinion. Aside the squad of last season been the far more worst, this is arguably the worst Bayern Munich squad I have seen over the years.

Next season might also be worrisome for Bayer Leverkusen because it is more likely that they might lose their manager with Real Madrid lurking around, should he get the Madrid job I don’t think most players will be interested in staying which will bring this golden squad to an end

Especially considering the interest of many teams in Bayer Leverkusen players, your guess is correct. Probably if Xabi Alonso leaves the team and goes to another team, he will definitely transfer a few players from Leverkusen. Also, other big teams in Europe will want to get Leverkusen players. Therefore, Leverkusen can continue to be a mid-table team next year if this happens. If the transfer period starts again, Leverkusen should adapt the best players to the team and transfer them. If they cannot bring in better quality players than the players who left, they will only see winning the championship again as a dream.

[Jegileman]

I have long concluded that Bayern Munic have won the league because the speed with which they moved in the later part of the season is uncommon and shows a team that is determined to achieve success. They have already gotten enough points to win them the league even if the lose the consistency and start having a mixture of wins and draws. Bayern Leverkusen that is supposed to rival them is not doing too great this season and lately they have been finding it difficult to score goals as they have damaged several of my betting slips that I played 3+. Therefore, I have the confidence that Bayern Munic have already won the league.

Bayern Munich just at a point outshined them and set a good pace than Bayern Leverkusen in the fight of the Bundesliga title race, Bayern Leverkusen may not have a chance at this point in time again as the league is almost in the conclusion phase and nothing can be done much about it again by them as they can’t make Bayern Munich to lose more matches than win from this point. Bayern Leverkusen set the pace well from beginning but after a while, they just misbehave and play the worst of it all as a team contesting for the Bundesliga title. The trophy will be going back to Bayern Munich as they’re the most deserving of it to keep it this season and to also add to their records in the Bundesliga title.

[Hyphen(-)]

Bayern Munich already proved that they were going to win the league back since match day 1 of this season, although they had some few issues on the way but since around February, it became clear that they will win it, there's absolutely nothing Bayern Leverkusen can do about it anymore, about last month they had a very good opportunity to close in on Bayern Munich but they took started dropping points. Right now, their results doesn't matter anymore again, wether they win, Bayern is now determined to win all their remaining games since they're out of all competitions.

Vincent Kompany started this season really well, he came with good ambition of winning titles for Bayern Munich in order to restore their fortunes that has been taken away by Leverkusen last season; even though they underrated him as a manager because he hasn’t coached any big team before and the only team he coached in the Premier League was relegated, but he is proving several people wrong because he is performing really well this season both in the Champions League and the Bundesliga even though they have been eliminated in the Champions League quarterfinals.

Leverkusen has given up with the title because they drop points against ST Pauli in their last Bundesliga match, and that match result shows that they can’t match Bayern Munich to the final day of the League as they are already been given eight points gap even though we still have four matches to go which I don’t think Beyern will lose two among the four matches, therefore, I am expecting Bayern Munich to win the Bundesliga this season.

[Mayor of ogba]

With the way Bayer Leverkusen were struggling to win their matches lately in the Bundesliga, even against weak opponents,
I knew they would keep dropping points and make it easier for Bayern Munich to win the Bundesliga title.
I was expecting Bayer Leverkusen to beat St. Pauli on Sunday and keep the Bundesliga title race open,

I guess everybody was expecting that Leverkusen will win there game against St. Pauli and that they dont left points here.
Leverkusen is struggling the same way as we have seen from Dortmund in this season nobody has expected that they struggling this bad.

After Bayer Leverkusen played unbeaten in the Bundesliga last season, I expected them to be a serious threat to Bayern Munich in this season's Bundesliga title, but it is surprising to see how Bayer Leverkusen's performance has declined in the Bundesliga this season, which has reduced their chance of defending their Bundesliga title against Bayern Munich.

Bayern Munich is now leading Bayer Leverkusen with 8 points in the Bundesliga table, and if Bayern Munich wins their next 2 Bundesliga matches,
I believe they will become the Bundesliga champion.

I will be say that it would be a shame for Bayern Munich when they dont get the title this season.
So for me personal they will be for sure getting the title this season.

With the point difference between Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen and the way Bayer Leverkusen is struggling to win against their opponents, I don't see Bayer Leverkusen stopping Bayern Munich from winning this season's Bundesliga title.

[TelolettOm]

One of the good signals from Leverkusen, but the problem is whether Madrid management is willing to make an offer to Alonso?
As a Madrid fan, recruiting Alonso is one of the best choices even though he does not have much experience as a coach, but the strategy and tactics used by the coach are very modern. So, we are just waiting for news from Madrid and if Madrid has given news about recruiting the coach, next season we will see Madrid become a better team.

Actually, there has been no official confirmation from Real Madrid and also Xabi about this matter. Whether it is just a rumor or a manga and talk but not official. The league is still there, and there are still interests in the Copa del Rey. It seems at least, it will start a new, clearer chapter after the Copa del Rey, whether Ancelotti still stays at Real Madrid or not. What is clear, for now, when Ancelotti has to go, several names of candidates have been rumored, but Xabi is the first. but who knows?

The most important thing is that Xabi must stay focused on the game they have to play in the last matches. While they only got draws in the last 2 matches, this will not be good, at least as a season finale.

[BlackBoss_]

With the point difference between Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen and the way Bayer Leverkusen is struggling to win against their opponents, I don't see Bayer Leverkusen stopping Bayern Munich from winning this season's Bundesliga title.

With 8 points less than Bayern Munich and Bundesliga season has only four more matches, Bayer Leverkusen are only counting down match by match till an official day of handling their trophy to Bayern Munich. It can happen after a next match or next two matches, but Bayer Leverkusen can not do anything more than that. Finishing this season at a second position in Bundesliga somewhat shown success of Xabi Alonso and his players by maintaining the club quality and competitiveness, at least they are only weaker than Bayern Munich in German domestic league.

Actually, there has been no official confirmation from Real Madrid and also Xabi about this matter. Whether it is just a rumor or a manga and talk but not official. The league is still there, and there are still interests in the Copa del Rey. It seems at least, it will start a new, clearer chapter after the Copa del Rey, whether Ancelotti still stays at Real Madrid or not. What is clear, for now, when Ancelotti has to go, several names of candidates have been rumored, but Xabi is the first. but who knows?

Rumor about intention of Xabi Alonso and his patient wait for chance from Real Madrid began two summers ago but in the last summer, he decided to stay with Bayer Leverkusen. Rumor was he decided to stay because Ancelotti did not leave Real Madrid and did not take a Brazil national team head coach position, so Xabi Alonso had only one choice, stay with Leverkusen and wait for chance.

With defeat in Champions League, rumor is Ancelotti will be sacked after Copa del Rey final match, and it will give a good opportunity for Xabi Alonso to be appointed as a head coach in Real Madrid.

[mamesso]

~Snip~

Actually, there has been no official confirmation from Real Madrid and also Xabi about this matter. Whether it is just a rumor or a manga and talk but not official. The league is still there, and there are still interests in the Copa del Rey. It seems at least, it will start a new, clearer chapter after the Copa del Rey, whether Ancelotti still stays at Real Madrid or not. What is clear, for now, when Ancelotti has to go, several names of candidates have been rumored, but Xabi is the first. but who knows?

The most important thing is that Xabi must stay focused on the game they have to play in the last matches. While they only got draws in the last 2 matches, this will not be good, at least as a season finale.

Xabi Alonso has a special agreement with Leverkusen so the club cannot block his departure if Real Madrid are interested in signing him as Ancelotti successor. Rumors about Ancelotti departure are increasingly circulating and the only possible option for Real Madrid is to bring in Alonso, especially since Jurgen Klopp has expressed his desire not to coach any club at least until 2026.
Perhaps a deal will happen in the next few days as Ancelotti will leave after La Liga ends.

[Furious 7]

Xabi Alonso has a special agreement with Leverkusen so the club cannot block his departure if Real Madrid are interested in signing him as Ancelotti successor. Rumors about Ancelotti departure are increasingly circulating and the only possible option for Real Madrid is to bring in Alonso, especially since Jurgen Klopp has expressed his desire not to coach any club at least until 2026.
Perhaps a deal will happen in the next few days as Ancelotti will leave after La Liga ends.

Since the beginning, Leverkusen has never forbidden its players or coaches to leave if they don't want to be at Leverkusen so the decision is actually back in Xabi's hands.
We can see that a lot of offers came to Xabi and Leverkusen didn't even intervene in that but Xabi himself decided to stay at Leverkusen because he had his own reasons.

So for now I think it will be the same as the previous season, now Leverkusen has also become one of the clubs that is good enough for the Bundesliga even until now the runner-up position has become proof that their performance is still very good even though they cannot defend their trophy so now it only remains for Xabi whether he still wants to stay at Leverkusen or go looking for a new adventure especially now that he continues to be linked with Madrid which is likely to release Ancelotti at the end of this season.

[len01]

The most important thing is that Xabi must stay focused on the game they have to play in the last matches. While they only got draws in the last 2 matches, this will not be good, at least as a season finale.

Of course Alonso will do his best for Leverkusen. But the problem is, if Alonso leaves Leverkusen, who will replace him?
I was thinking that if Leverkusen loses the coach and brings in an inappropriate coach, the team's performance will really decline. So at least if Alonso leaves the team, Leverkusen management should bring in an experienced coach to continue the lineup that Alonso has built. So that the performance of the team remains stable.

[Pandu Geddon]

Xabi Alonso has a special agreement with Leverkusen so the club cannot block his departure if Real Madrid are interested in signing him as Ancelotti successor. Rumors about Ancelotti departure are increasingly circulating and the only possible option for Real Madrid is to bring in Alonso, especially since Jurgen Klopp has expressed his desire not to coach any club at least until 2026.
Perhaps a deal will happen in the next few days as Ancelotti will leave after La Liga ends.

We do not know the certainty of Ancelotti in Madrid. If Madrid finally decides to continue using him for another season, then Xabi will not leave Leverkusen. But if all happens, then Leverkusen cannot prevent Madrid from getting Xabi, but I am sure Madrid will have to pay quite a high price.
Maybe Madrid should have made this change. This rumor has been around for a long time, and approaching the end of the season, of course, it becomes clearer. And for Leverkusen should have had talks and prepared for the worst possibility, they are looking for a replacement for Xabi.

[Velvet78]

There is an interesting piece of information about Kiel in the Bundesliga this season.

They are one of the only 2 teams in top 5 European leagues about scoring in every away game.  



Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/soccer/comments/1k57vfe/only_two_clubs_in_the_top_5_leagues_have_scored/

The interesting part is that Kiel did it despite being at the bottom of the standings. They are very likely to relegate. This kind of information draws my attention so I just wanted to share it with you too guys.

[fadhilz123]

Of course Alonso will do his best for Leverkusen. But the problem is, if Alonso leaves Leverkusen, who will replace him?
I was thinking that if Leverkusen loses the coach and brings in an inappropriate coach, the team's performance will really decline. So at least if Alonso leaves the team, Leverkusen management should bring in an experienced coach to continue the lineup that Alonso has built. So that the performance of the team remains stable.

I also agree with the suggestion you said, but it is always not easy to find a coach who is quite equal to Xabi Alonso because besides experience in coaching, having been a player in a big competition when he was young is also a plus for someone who has become a coach. And that is in Xabi Alonso, but if Leverkusen is really going to be left by Xabi Alonso, I hope Alonso can find a team that is much better than Leverkusen in his future.

[Luzin]

The interesting part is that Kiel did it despite being at the bottom of the standings. They are very likely to relegate. This kind of information draws my attention so I just wanted to share it with you too guys.

The good news is, of course, not all teams are able to play like them. But if this record doesn't keep the team afloat in the best competition, it feels ordinary and maybe they don't feel happy. They must be relegated for next season.

Holstein Keil were a promotion team last season. So if they are relegated then they only survive 1 season. Holstein Keil did not make many improvements in the transfer market. This condition certainly cannot make them stronger. Holstein, Keil and Bochum look certain to be relegated while Heidenheim still has to make a playoff match.

[Lafu]

After Bayer Leverkusen played unbeaten in the Bundesliga last season, I expected them to be a serious threat to Bayern Munich in this season's Bundesliga title, but it is surprising to see how Bayer Leverkusen's performance has declined in the Bundesliga this season, which has reduced their chance of defending their Bundesliga title against Bayern Munich.

Again everybody have expected them that maybe will be playing the same as the last season and get over Bayern Munich.
Its not only Leverkusen that struggling after they played an awesome season last year.
I always have an example on that , remember few years ago Union Berlin making the second place the one season and the next one they played they got a relegation spot.
Even there was not a big change on players.

[Mame89]

~Snip~

Actually, there has been no official confirmation from Real Madrid and also Xabi about this matter. Whether it is just a rumor or a manga and talk but not official. The league is still there, and there are still interests in the Copa del Rey. It seems at least, it will start a new, clearer chapter after the Copa del Rey, whether Ancelotti still stays at Real Madrid or not. What is clear, for now, when Ancelotti has to go, several names of candidates have been rumored, but Xabi is the first. but who knows?

The most important thing is that Xabi must stay focused on the game they have to play in the last matches. While they only got draws in the last 2 matches, this will not be good, at least as a season finale.

Xabi Alonso has a special agreement with Leverkusen so the club cannot block his departure if Real Madrid are interested in signing him as Ancelotti successor. Rumors about Ancelotti departure are increasingly circulating and the only possible option for Real Madrid is to bring in Alonso, especially since Jurgen Klopp has expressed his desire not to coach any club at least until 2026.
Perhaps a deal will happen in the next few days as Ancelotti will leave after La Liga ends.

Yes, that's right. Xabi Alanso has a special agreement with Leverkusen regarding his future. Leverkusen does not have a release clause, but they have a gentlemen's agreement. If any club that Xabi Alanso has played for comes to ask for his services, Leverkusen will sit down and talk about it, and Leverkusen will not block his departure.

Xabi Alonso at Leverkusen is considered very successful even though this season he could not defend the Bundesliga title but Xabi managed to maintain second place and can still compete with Bayern Munich. There are still a few matches left, Xabi will give his best for Leverkusen as a sweet farewell. I believe that Xabi will go to Real Madrid because Ancelotti at the end of the season is rumored to be leaving his position as Real Madrid coach and will soon join the Brazilian National Team so it is certain that this will be Xabi Alanso's last season in the Bundesliga.

[Hyphen(-)]

The most important thing is that Xabi must stay focused on the game they have to play in the last matches. While they only got draws in the last 2 matches, this will not be good, at least as a season finale.

Of course Alonso will do his best for Leverkusen. But the problem is, if Alonso leaves Leverkusen, who will replace him?
I was thinking that if Leverkusen loses the coach and brings in an inappropriate coach, the team's performance will really decline. So at least if Alonso leaves the team, Leverkusen management should bring in an experienced coach to continue the lineup that Alonso has built. So that the performance of the team remains stable.

There will always be a replacement for any coach because before Alonso joined Leverkusen, there was a coach there even though his performance was perfect in his first official full season as he won the Bundesliga without been defeated in any match, he has kept a very good record and has also rescued the team because Bayer Leverkusen is now among to top three best team in the German Bundesliga since last season.

The possibility of Xavi Alonso leaving Leverkusen is slim, but if Real Madrid sack Ancelotti, then he will be pressured by Madrid owners because he was once a player there and he have so much respect for the club, if he joined to coach Real Madrid, he will be recognized as the best coach in the world because he is going there to coach the best team in the world. Therefore, I think his decision will depend on how Real Madrid will treat Ancelotti at the end of this season, if they sack him, then they can convince Alonso to come to Madrid because I think he will also wants to join Real Madrid after this season.

[Chilwell]

The most important thing is that Xabi must stay focused on the game they have to play in the last matches. While they only got draws in the last 2 matches, this will not be good, at least as a season finale.

Of course Alonso will do his best for Leverkusen. But the problem is, if Alonso leaves Leverkusen, who will replace him?
I was thinking that if Leverkusen loses the coach and brings in an inappropriate coach, the team's performance will really decline. So at least if Alonso leaves the team, Leverkusen management should bring in an experienced coach to continue the lineup that Alonso has built. So that the performance of the team remains stable.

Alonso I've done a lot of Incredible things throughout is stay ing at the club and I actually respected is opinion in living because he has done enough for the team, if he could have been among the greedy coaches he would have left since last season but he's such an Humble coach that cares a lot about the club that gave him name. Is performance in the team it's a very good one which make other big things to have interest on replacing me with their current coach. High personally feel so emotion when I had is decision because even the team and the players will miss him but I strongly believe any new coach that will come in will continue from where he stopped since he have lay the structure.

[irhact]

I also agree with the suggestion you said, but it is always not easy to find a coach who is quite equal to Xabi Alonso because besides experience in coaching, having been a player in a big competition when he was young is also a plus for someone who has become a coach. And that is in Xabi Alonso, but if Leverkusen is really going to be left by Xabi Alonso, I hope Alonso can find a team that is much better than Leverkusen in his future.

Alonso's impact on Bayer Leverkusen is one I consider a classic because in a long time, the recognition Xabi brought to them has never been attained and now leaving  them to build on that is most definitely going  to tell on them as it's going  to take them a whole lot of work to maintain it at that standard xabi brought them to and I don't  doubt  the possibilities of xabi finding a new team almost immediately but then like you said if the team is going  to be like Leverkusen.

[AYOBA]

I have long concluded that Bayern Munic have won the league because the speed with which they moved in the later part of the season is uncommon and shows a team that is determined to achieve success. They have already gotten enough points to win them the league even if the lose the consistency and start having a mixture of wins and draws. Bayern Leverkusen that is supposed to rival them is not doing too great this season and lately they have been finding it difficult to score goals as they have damaged several of my betting slips that I played 3+. Therefore, I have the confidence that Bayern Munic have already won the league.

This season Bayern Munich has take lead of the Bundesliga with high points, but stated that the they’ve already won the league I think is a wrong predictions. Because with the way Bayern Leverkusen performances is going currently I’m having confidence that they will soon took over the top of the standings from the Bayern Munich.

Because their almost getting to close gap with the Bayern Munich even though there still leading them with high points, if not be say Leverkusen had a bad season right from the beginning i don’t think they can even compare them with the Leverkusen; but nevertheless if there’s life there’s hope since there’s still a little time before the season should to an end we can wait and see what will be the outcomes.

[pawel7777]

I can't believe we're only 4 rounds away from the end of the season. Time flies.
This weekend, things are stacked pretty nicely for Borussia Dortmund. They are playing away against Hoffenheim, a team from the bottom of the table, which is placed quite safely above the relegation zone (8 points buffer from the 16th place), so it's Borussia who should be more determined to win.
At the same time, few teams ranked above Dortmund are underdogs in their games and are likely to lose some points: Leipzig is playing away against Eintracht, Mainz is playing away against Bayern and Freiburg is playing away against Wolfsburg (this one should be an even game, with Wolfsburg being a very slight favourite).

After a pretty horrible season, I'd like to see Dortmund finishing in style and making it to the top 4. Fingers crossed.