2026/27 German Bundesliga Betting Markets at Stake

At Stake, we offer Bundesliga betting markets across handicaps, match winners, player props, and season outrights. If you want to bet on the latest action from Germany’s top soccer league, look no further than Stake Sportsbook.

Keep reading to learn about different soccer betting markets and how to bet on Germany’s Bundesliga at Stake Sportsbook.

What is Bundesliga?

The Bundesliga is the top flight of German football, with top teams from across the country competing each year for the Meisterschale. Dominated in recent years by Bayern Munich, the Bundesliga features elite players and compelling soccer games every week.

History of Bundesliga?

The Bundesliga was founded in August 1963. But it experienced some turbulent times in Germany before becoming the successful league it is today.

Prior to the Bundesliga, German football was entirely amateur or semi-professional. Many of Germany's best players moved abroad to play. However, national championships were still played every year, with the first edition in 1903.

When the Bundesliga was first formed, the league was originally for West German teams only. The DS-Oberliga was established for teams in Eastern Germany. Hansa Rostock and Dynamo Dresden became the first two East German teams to join the Bundesliga following reunification in 1990.

German giants Bayern Munich are the most successful team in Bundesliga history, with 34 titles. Between 2012-13 and 2022-23, they won the Bundesliga 11 years in a row. However, Bayer Leverkusen broke their winning streak by winning their first-ever Bundesliga title in the 2023-24 season.

In the league’s history, 13 teams have been crowned Bundesliga champions since the league’s inception. Alongside Bayern, Borussia Dortmund, Borussia Mönchengladbach, Werder Bremen, Hamburger SV, VFB Stuttgart, FC Köln, and Kaiserslautern have all won the trophy at least twice.

Which teams play in the Bundesliga?

Every season, 18 Bundesliga teams from across Germany compete. With the promotion-relegation format, the exact teams change every year. Either 2 or 3 teams are relegated to 2. Bundesliga, while 2 or 3 teams get promoted from 2. Bundesliga. This season, Schalke 04, SV Elversberg, and SC Paderborn were promoted, while VfL Wolfsburg, FC Heidenheim, and FC St. Pauli were relegated.

The full list of teams competing in the league consists of:

• FC Augsburg (2. Bundesliga runners-up 2010-11)

• Union Berlin (1-time runners-up in 1922-23)

• Werder Bremen (4-time winners, 7-time runners-up) - Last win in 2003-04

• Borussia Dortmund (5-time winners, 9-time runners-up) - Last win in 2011-12

• Eintracht Frankfurt (1-time winner, 1-time runner-up) - Won in 1958-59

• SC Freiburg (2. Bundesliga winners 2015-16)

• Hamburger SV (6-time winners, 8-time runners-up) - Last win in 1982-83

• Schalke 04 (2. Bundesliga winners 2025-26) - 7-time runners-up

• TSG Hoffenheim (2. Bundesliga runners-up 2007-08)

• FC Köln ( 2-time winners, 5-time runners-up) - Last win in 1977-78

• RB Leipzig (2-time runners-up) - Finished 2nd in 2020-21

• Bayer Leverkusen (1-time winner, 6-time runners-up) - Last win in 2023-24

• Mainz 05 (No professional honours)

• Borussia Mönchengladbach (5-time winners, 2-time runners-up) - Last win in 1976-77

• Bayern Munich (34-time winners, 10-time runners-up) - Last win in 2024-25

• SV Elversberg (2. Bundesliga runners-up 2025-26) Bundesliga debut in 2026-27

• VfB Stuttgart (3-time winners, 3-time runners-up) - Last win in 2006-07

• SC Paderborn (two previous seasons in Bundesliga)

Who won the 2025/26 Bundesliga title?

Bayern Munich won the 2025/26 Bundesliga championship. It was the club’s 34th Bundesliga title. They lost just one of 34 games, with a 16-point cushion over second-place Borussia Dortmund.

Bundesliga format & schedule in 2026-27

The Bundesliga schedule is a round-robin in which each team plays 34 matches. Half are at home, and half are away, with two matches against each opponent. Teams earn three points for a win, one for a draw, and none for a loss. These points rank teams in the table, with goal difference and goals scored used to break ties.

At the end of the season, the team at the top of the table will be crowned champions, while the bottom two are relegated to 2. Bundesliga. The 16th-placed team will enter a relegation play-off against the team that finishes third in 2. Bundesliga.

The top four-placed teams in the Bundesliga qualify for next season’s UEFA Champions League, while 5th place qualifies for the Europa League league phase and 6th place enters the Conference League playoff round.

Here are some key dates for this season’s Bundesliga:

How to bet on Bundesliga?

Our soccer betting guide goes into more detail on how to get started. But you can also follow these quick steps to place your first Bundesliga bets at Stake:

1. Log in to your Stake account and check your wallet balance.

2. If needed, you can deposit funds using either local currency or a wide range of cryptocurrencies.

3. Search for a specific team, or navigate to Soccer > Germany > Bundesliga to see all live and upcoming matches.

4. Select a match to see the full list of betting options and Bundesliga betting odds before choosing one to add to your bet slip.

5. Enter your stake, check the potential payout, and confirm to place it.

Bundesliga betting markets

Now that you know what to expect from Germany’s premier soccer competition, here are the different ways you can bet on Bundesliga fixtures this season:

• Moneyline – This is a straight-up bet on the team that you think will win a specific Bundesliga fixture.

• 1x2 – A 1x2 soccer bet is a wager on the home win (1), draw (x), or away win (2).

• To qualify - a bet on a team you think will qualify for the UEFA Champions League or any other continental competition.

• Draw no bet – This is a wager on the result of the game, but your stake is returned if the game ends in a draw.

• Asian total – This is an over/under bet on the total number of goals, cards, or corners in a Bundesliga fixture, with half and quarter totals possible.

• Asian handicap – This is a bet on Bundesliga matches with a handicap applied to the favourite. The handicap can use full, half, or quarter goals.

• Double chance – A wager that allows you to bet on two outcomes (home win and draw, for instance). If either of the outcomes you choose occurs, you win your bet.

• 1st goal – A wager on the player or team you think will score the first goal in a Bundesliga fixture.

• Correct score – A bet on what you think the exact score will be in a Bundesliga match.

• Both teams to score – This is a simple wager on whether or not both teams will score at least one goal in a match.

• Halftime/fulltime – A wager that allows you to bet on who you think will be winning at halftime and then at fulltime in a Bundesliga match.

• Prop bets – You’ll also find player props and game props such as first goalscorer and whether a red card will be shown in Bundesliga games.

• Outrights – Bet on a season outcome, such as which teams will qualify for Europe, which will be relegated, and which team will be crowned champions.

You can also opt for a Bundesliga same-game multi-bet if you want to include multiple selections from individual matches on the same slip. What’s more, you can extend your betting pool further by betting on the German third league, as well as amateur soccer in Germany.

How to live stream soccer & live betting markets?

Stake.com is the perfect place to live stream soccer, with a huge selection of soccer matches available to watch from all around Europe. Check out our guide to live-streaming sports on Stake for more information. When you tune in to watch live soccer at Stake, you can then place a host of live bets as the action unfolds. Live bets could be on things like the next player to score, the number of corners in the first half, or whether or not you think there will be a red card. You can learn more about the differences between live betting and pre-match betting if you’re new to the concept.

Bundesliga odds & payouts

You will find great value Bundesliga soccer odds at Stake Sportsbook, which you can view as fractions, decimals, or in the American format. Before you start betting, check our guide on how to read odds to ensure you can always find the best value and calculate your payouts. Remember, higher odds mean larger potential payouts, but they also imply a lower probability.

Bundesliga betting tips, predictions & strategies

Here are some handy tips that will help you as you make your Bundesliga 2023/24 selections:

• Research - Always do your research and consider a team’s current form and their place in the Bundesliga standings. Check whether key players are missing or whether one team has a clear home-field advantage.

• Form - Always pay attention to form when betting on soccer matches. This typically has a big impact on upcoming matches, as in-form teams perform better overall. It’s generally considered more important than the home advantage, as last season, home sides won 39% of games while away teams won 36% of the time.

• Betting on the over - The Bundesliga is home to some of Europe’s top attacking players. Many teams tend to play an aggressive, high-press style, which often leads to high-scoring games.

• Read our sports betting guides - If you’re new to soccer betting, refer to our ultimate sports betting guide for more tips that will help you make your selections. You can find additional tips and predictions from Stake’s Bundesliga picks blog.

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