Bundesliga 2026-27: Betting Predictions, Top Scorer, 1-18 and Odds

Read our expert insights, predictions and tips for the 2026/27 Bundesliga season as we look at odds for the winner, relegation and the top goalscorer, as well as a 1-18.

Bundesliga 2026-27 preview
Ben Dixon
Ben Dixon Published: 18/08/2026

The Bundesliga is almost back and that means we've got some more outright markets to look through.

Last season we probably had our best time in Germany, getting 6/7 predictions right. It certainly contributed to a very solid year overall, with 38% of our outright predictions coming in. No complaints here!

Bundesliga, especially this year, is pretty tough to find value. So, whilst the number of correct predictions may be higher, other leagues may represent more value for punters.

It is also important to note that all predictions are made with the current state of teams and potential arrivals/departures.

List of Bundesliga Teams in 2026/27

  • 1. FC Köln
  • 1. FSV Mainz 05
  • Bayer 04 Leverkusen
  • Bayern Munich
  • Borussia Dortmund
  • Borussia Mönchengladbach
  • Eintracht Frankfurt
  • FC Augsburg
  • FC Schalke 04
  • Hamburger SV
  • RB Leipzig
  • SC Paderborn 07
  • SC Freiburg
  • SV Elversberg
  • SV Werder Bremen
  • TSG Hoffenheim
  • Union Berlin
  • VfB Stuttgart

Who Will Win the Bundesliga Title?

It's boring. I know it's boring. Bayern Munich. Let's just get it out of the way.

The Bavarian giants are one of the best teams in Europe, let alone in Germany.

They dominate the Bundesliga every year and last year showed their dominance even more, winning the league by as many as 16 points.

Looking to back against them - especially with no E/W offerings - just doesn't feel worthwhile to me.

So, I'm keeping it simple, I'm keeping it boring, I'm keeping it Bayern.

At 1/7, unless you're trying to find value in a boost bet, I'd just leave this price.

It's not worth waiting a year for a 1.14x return, at least in my perspective.

Best Bet for the Bundesliga Title

Below is our pick for the top end of the 2026-27 Bundesliga season. Odds were correct at the time of writing.

Bundesliga 2026-27 Bayern Munich to Win the Title
1/7

Who Will Finish Top 4 in Bundesliga?

Picking a top four is equally tough this season, there are certainly a few teams that should be shoo-in predictions.

So, we'll start there.

Borussia Dortmund just will be in the top four. Last season, they were 16 points behind Bayern.

So, surely everyone else follows close right... right?

Well, Dortmund were 12 points clear of fifth. They're pretty much nailed on for a Top Four spot in my view.

The fact that they're 1/3 to achieve this - as much as it's not a great price - feels like value.

I'd expect them to be a little closer towards 1/5 maybe even lower.

Then, I think things get interesting.

In third, I've actually gone for Stuttgart, who had a fantastic season last year.

They finished in fourth last season by a point, but I think they can push on a little bit this season.

More than €50 million has been invested into the squad and they've addressed key issues.

Adding two forwards and bringing Bilal El Khannouss back is great business. Especially with them not selling anyone of note. Hence, I can see them causing a shake-up to the normal big four once again.

At 11/4 for a top four spot with BetVictor, I really like this selection and it feels like a good bit of value.

Finally, I was between RB Leipzig and Bayer Leverkusen - who arguably should be the shoo-in picks for the third and fourth spots.

However, I'm leaning slightly more towards RB Leipzig.

In the second half of last season, only Dortmund and Bayern picked up more points. With Leipzig picking up five more points than Leverkusen.

Losing Yann Diomande is big, but I think they have a solid enough squad to replace him. Some business may still be done in the final parts of the market, but I'd just side with Leipzig here.

At 4/9, you're not getting tonnes of value, but they should be in the top four...

Bundesliga Top Four Odds & Tips

Below are our picks for the top four race in the 2026-27 Bundesliga season. Odds were correct at the time of writing.

Bundesliga 2026-27 Dortmund to Get Top 4
1/3
Bundesliga 2026-27 Stuttgart to Get Top 4
11/4
Bundesliga 2026-27 RB Leipzig to Get Top 4
4/9

Who Will Be Relegated From the Bundesliga?

In the Bundesliga, picking teams to go down is fairly difficult.

However, this year could be one of the easier ones. Indeed, it looks like a pretty difficult task for some.

Starting bottom, I think SC Paderborn are pretty doomed and 6/5 might be a great price from Sky Bet.

Promoted via the play-offs, their Bundesliga 2 campaign didn't really impress.

Of the promoted teams, they scored the second most goals, but conceded 45 goals.

Against top flight teams, that number could increase substantially.

I'd worry about them and with a poor transfer window, they could go down bottom.

Then, no surprise, but I've gone for another promoted team in SV Elversberg.

They have made a few nice investments this summer. However, I fear for them.

They've signed quite a few younger players and whether they'll be ready to be full-time Bundesliga players is another thing entirely.

It may be laying foundations for another season. However, I struggle to see them staying up this season.

Their approach is risky and I struggle to see the rewards currently.

At 4/5 with the best football bookmakers, it seems the market agrees with me here.

Finally, I've included Schalke in the bottom three, too, which would see them play the relegation play-off.

I'm most confident of their chances of survival and they've made a few smart signings.

Their foundations are pretty strong too after winning the Bundesliga 2 title.

We'll see, but I think they'll occupy that third from bottom spot in May.

Bundesliga Relegation Odds & Tips

Below are our picks for the relegation race in the 2026-27 Bundesliga season. Odds were correct at the time of writing.

Bundesliga 2026-27 Paderborn 07 to Get Relegated
6/5
Bundesliga 2026-27 Elversberg to Get Relegated
4/5
Bundesliga 2026-27 FC Schalke to Get Relegated
5/2

Who Will Be the Bundesliga's Top Scorer?

This, alongside the Premier League, might be the easiest Top Goalscorer to pick.

It just will be Harry Kane, won't it.

Scoring 36 times in the league last season, he almost doubled the tally of second place (19) and it wouldn't surprise me if he leads by a similar margin again this season.

It's boring again, but there's just no point looking elsewhere. Even 2/5 feels like value, I'd say...

Unfortunately, it seems E/W betting is not available on the Bundesliga top scorer markets. So, please take this into consideration if having a punt.

Ben's Bundesliga 1-18

For a little bit of fun, I have also tried to put together my 1-18, which can be seen below. A difficult task indeed, but let's give it a go!

  1. Bayern Munich 
  2. Borussia Dortmund
  3. Stuttgart
  4. RB Leipzig
  5. Bayer 04 Leverkusen
  6. TSG Hoffenheim
  7. Eintracht Frankfurt
  8. Borussia Mönchengladbach
  9. SC Freiburg
  10. FSV Mainz 05
  11. FC Augsburg
  12. Hamburger SV
  13. SV Werder Bremen
  14. Union Berlin
  15. FC Köln
  16. FC Schalke 04
  17. SV Elversberg
  18. SC Paderborn 07

Let us know your Bundesliga predictions on X at @BetLoungeTips! Good luck with any bets!

Ben Dixon
Ben Dixon
Last updated: 18/08/2026

Ben is an accredited football journalist who follows anything from League One to Serie A, also working for the likes of SempreMilan and Total Italian Football. As an avid punter, he has become the master tester at BettingLounge, refusing to take bookies by their words when it comes to withdrawal times and much more.

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