Early form of the football league: preparation, transfers, championship chances and sports betting odds of the top 5
The preparation of Bundesliga football clubs for the 2024/2025 season starting on August 23 is in full swing. The results of the preparation matches, transfers, and events within the clubs provide initial indications of the title chances in the upcoming season. We provide an overview of Bayern Munich, Bayer 04 Leverkusen, Borussia Dortmund, Stuttgart, and Leipzig, along with sports betting odds for winning the championship.
Sports Betting on the German Championship: Who are the bookmakers' favorites?
The new season in the Bundesliga begins with the opening match between Borussia Mönchengladbach and defending champion Bayer 04 Leverkusen. Long-term bets on the upcoming German champion are already available at numerous betting providers. Those who want to place their bets on the championship in the Bundesliga can rely on the following average odds from the bookmakers:
- Bayern Munich (1.50)
- Bayer 04 Leverkusen (3.60)
- Borussia Dortmund (9.50)
- RB Leipzig (13.00)
- VfB Stuttgart (40.00)
- Eintracht Frankfurt (80.00)
- VfL Wolfsburg (150.00)
- SC Freiburg (175.00)
- Borussia Mönchengladbach (175.00)
- TSG 1899 Hoffenheim (200.00)
- FSV Mainz 05 (250.00)
- Union Berlin (275.00)
- SV Werder Bremen (300.00)
- FC Augsburg (350.00)
- VfL Bochum (450.00)
- 1. FC Heidenheim (500.00)
- FC St. Pauli (500.00)
- Holstein Kiel (800.00)
The German record champion, FC Bayern Munich, goes into the new season as the favorite for the championship title with a quote of 1.60. Defending champion Bayer 04 Leverkusen is also given good chances of defending the title with a quote of 3.60. Borussia Dortmund, RB Leipzig, and VfB Stuttgart are also among the favorites.
Due to the high betting odds, the bookmakers apparently do not give the other Bundesliga teams great chances of winning the championship in the 2024/2025 Bundesliga season.
Bundesliga season bets will be offered throughout the entire season and will also be available during the ongoing season. Those who want to place their football bets on this market should consider that the betting odds can change depending on the course of the season.
FC Bayern Munich: Will the record champion forget the title-less season?
FC Bayern Munich looks back on a disappointing past season in the Bundesliga. The team missed out on the championship title and was even overtaken by VfB Stuttgart on the last matchday, finishing the season in third place in the table. The early exit in the DFB Cup and the knockout in the Champions League semi-final against Real Madrid also meant that the Munich team did not win any titles.
Former coach Thomas Tuchel already announced his departure from Munich during the ongoing season. The search for a new coach proved difficult for the Bayern. Preferred coaching candidates such as Xabi Alonso and Ralf Rangnick turned down the Bayern early on.
In the end, the responsible persons decided on Vincent Kompany, who, however, relegated with FC Burnley from the English Premier League last season. Nevertheless, a new beginning is to start under Kompany. The Belgian coach is already familiar with the Bundesliga from his time as a football professional with Hamburger SV.
Olise and Palhinha come to Munich, de Ligt ahead of transfer to Manchester United
High hopes are pinned on the acquisition of French national player Michael Olise from Crystal Palace in the Premier League by Munich. The quick winger is currently still with the French national team at the Olympic Games 2024 and will only join the Munich team training in the next few days. The acquisition of Portuguese national player Joao Palhinha from FC Vorhelm also raises great expectations at the German record champion.
The transfer of German national player Jonathan Tah from Bayer 04 Leverkusen seems to be on the home stretch, with only a few contract details left to be clarified by the player's signature.
Munich has already managed to make some interesting transfers. However, sales are proceeding slowly in Munich. Dutch national defender Matthijs de Ligt is set to be transferred to Manchester United in the English Premier League. The first two offers from the Red Devils were not sufficient to complete the transfer.
However, it is expected that both parties will move closer in the next few days and de Ligt will be transferred to the island. This seems to be a logical step, as the acquisition of Jonathan Tah would result in an oversupply in defense.
Bayer 04 Leverkusen: Can they defend their title and win their second championship in club history?
Bayer 04 Leverkusen wrote club history last season. The Werkself won their first championship title and also set a new record. Throughout the entire Bundesliga season, Leverkusen remained unbeaten and secured the German football championship comfortably.
Even coach Xabi Alonso sent a strong signal. Alonso turned down a lucrative contract offer from Munich and announced early that he would remain head coach of Bayer 04 Leverkusen for the next season.
In the new season, Alonso can likely count on all the key players from last season. There are no serious transfer rumors surrounding players like Victor Boniface, Granit Xhaka, Florian Wirtz, and Grimaldo.
The axis that led Leverkusen to the championship last season will also form the foundation of the team in the new season. The potential departure of Jonathan Tah to Bayern Munich could lead to the signing of another defender for Leverkusen in the new season.
Bumpy preparation and heavy defeat against Arsenal London
Leverkusen's preparation so far has been mixed. In the last test match, the Werkself suffered a painful 1:4 defeat and revealed some weaknesses in defense. Nevertheless, Leverkusen remains calm and does not attribute too much importance to this game.
With Aleix Garcia from FC Girona and Martin Terrier from Stade Rennais FC, Leverkusen has so far managed to make two strong transfers and strengthen their squad. Leverkusen can be expected to be in the running for the German football championship in the coming season.
Borussia Dortmund: Can Nuri Sahin lead BVB to their first championship since 2012?
Borussia Dortmund had a turbulent 2023/2024 season. In the Bundesliga, Dortmund rarely convinced, and the strong performance fluctuations put coach Edin Terzic increasingly under pressure, ultimately leading to the coach stepping down at the end of the season.
Dortmund finished the season in fifth place. In the Champions League final last season, Dortmund had to settle for a 0:2 defeat against Real Madrid despite a good performance.
Despite the team's playing style, fans and club officials were dissatisfied. Although the club stated that they would continue working with Terzić, the coach requested an early contract termination. Former co-trainer Nuri Şahin has now taken over as head coach of Borussia Dortmund. While he has experience with Antalya Sport in the Turkish Super Lig, Şahin cannot boast of any significant experience as a professional trainer.
New signing Guirassy could miss the season opener
So far, Borussia Dortmund has managed to secure some interesting players for the new season. The focus is on striker Serhou Guirassy, who was signed from VfB Stuttgart for 18 million euros. However, Guirassy is still in rehabilitation after an injury and could miss the first game of the new season. In recent days, Borussia Dortmund also sold their previous starting striker Niclas Füllkrug to West Ham United in the Premier League, which could lead to a shortage of strikers if Guirassy is out.
In defense, Borussia Dortmund strengthened with Waldemar Anton, who also moved from VfB Stuttgart to the Ruhr area. Anton will likely form the central defensive duo with Nico Schlotterbeck at Borussia Dortmund.
Borussia Dortmund also signed German national player Pascal Groß, who last played for Brighton & Hove Albion in England. Additionally, Yan Couto is joining on loan from Manchester City, who is expected to play as a right-back.
VfB Stuttgart: Can the Swabians still play a role in the title race despite notable departures?
VfB Stuttgart was the big surprise of the last season. After barely escaping relegation to the 2nd Bundesliga, coach Sebastian Hoeneß led the team to the championship and directly into the Champions League of the new season.
However, the Stuttgart's good performance has sparked interest from other clubs. Key players like Serhou Guirassy and Waldemar Anton have already left the club to join Borussia Dortmund.
There is some good news, though, with the signing of German national player Deniz Undav from Brighton & Hove Albion. After initial transfer talks seemed unlikely due to the English club's demands, both clubs seem to be closer now, meaning Undav could once again lead the Stuttgart attack in the new season.
Demirovic to replace top striker Guirassy
To replace Guirassy, the Swabians have already signed Ermedin Demirovic from FC Augsburg. The former Augsburg captain made a name for himself with his goal-scoring ability last season and could form a new striking duo with Undav.
Midfielders Angelo Stiller and Atakan Karazor are expected to remain with Stuttgart in the new season, providing stability in the defensive midfield.
While there are inquiries from other clubs for national player Maximilian Mittelstädt, it currently looks like he will continue to play on the left side of Stuttgart's defense in the new season. If Stuttgart can compensate for the departures of Guirassy and Anton, another successful season in the Bundesliga can be expected.
RB Leipzig has consistently finished in the top spots in the past seasons of the Bundesliga. Apart from winning the DFB-Pokal, Leipzig has yet to secure a Bundesliga championship title. However, under coach Marco Rose, Leipzig has developed a strong offensive game and has consistently impressed in the last season.
A significant transfer for Leipzig was the re-loan of their midfield engine Xavi Simons from Paris Saint-Germain. Leipzig managed to secure Simons' services on the transfer market, competing against the likes of FC Bayern Munich. Additionally, they signed Maarten Vandevoordt from KRC Genk as a new goalkeeper from Belgium.
With the team now gelled and settled, an improvement in performance from Leipzig is expected, making them a potential contender for the German football championship.
Leipzig continues with Šeško and Openda in attack
Benjamin Šeško and Loïs Openda, the team's two prolific strikers, will also be playing for Leipzig in the upcoming season. Backup player Emil Forsberg has been transferred to New York for the Major League Soccer [English link]. It's likely that coach Marco Rose will continue to rely on the core players from last season in the new campaign.
We're looking forward to an exciting 2024/2025 season and are eager to see what transfers the Bundesliga teams will make before the season starts.
The new betting odds for the upcoming German Bundesliga championship have been released, with Bayern Munich being the clear favorite at 1.50. This follows from the text discussing the preparation of Bundesliga football clubs for the 2024/2025 season, where the initial indications of title chances are provided.
Despite their disappointing 2023/2024 season, FC Bayern Munich remains the favorite to win the title. This information can be inferred from the sports betting odds provided, which show that Bayern has the lowest odds among the Bundesliga teams.
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