Bundesliga Predictions For The 2026/27 Season

Bundesliga Predictions For The 2026/27 Season – Champions And Relegation Contenders

By Ben McFadyean.

Interest in the German top tier was up last season after Bayern Munich’s unstoppable run. At the same time, BVB returned to form, finishing in second, while RB Leipzig once more showed they are ready to challenge, finishing in third place. As a result, there’s an expectation that this season may open doors to more surprises. If so, count us in. But before that, here are our Bundesliga predictions for season 2026/27; let’s go!

1. FC Bayern München

The unbeaten record of the Leverkusen team that led to their first-ever title in 2024 put the German league right back on the map. Bayern fans, however, were baying to see a return to the routine of winning, and in spite of the uncertainty of an unproven coach from a Championship team in the form of Vincent Kompany, the Manchester City legend has proven them all wrong.

Harry Kane, once more in 25/26, has been an outstanding success with 61 goals, to add to the 38 he scored in his opening season. The England captain is much more than just a goal scorer; he is now a commanding presence at the club.

Manuel Neuer will retire at the end of the season and will need replacing; Leon Goretzka has left, and João Palhinha and Leroy Sane continue to be unsettled. The outlook, however, remains good and the side can count on an outstanding balance of talents and highly experienced players.

The reinforcement of Nathaniel Brown from Eintracht Frankfurt adds significantly at the heart of defence, while Ismael Saibari was among PSV Eindhoven’s leading players and adds significantly in midfield. Watch out also for highly-rated attacking midfield talent 2-time Senegal international Bara Sapoko Ndiaye.

A question mark, however, remains about transfer policy. Sporting director Max Eberl remains under fire, and there is growing dissatisfaction with the lack of progress this summer in particular. The need to replace Neuer is at the top of his list, with Sven Ulreich also turning 38 later this season.

There is also a need for reinforcements at centre-back; Dayot Upamecano can look world-class one week and shaky the next. Kim Min-Jae, in turn, has also not lived up to expectations. Eberl has also come under fire for missing key targets Florian Wirtz and Bradley Barcola, and he will need to deliver to keep the side at the top.

With Kompany, the club have a proven force at the helm, and they remain the side with the most unmatched squad depth in the top tier, but the competition does not sleep, and this season could be a bigger challenge for the Belgian than many expect.

2. Borussia Dortmund

BVB’s world-class scouting operation was improved following the departure of Sebastian Kehl, who was replaced by rising star in German football management, Ole Book, who led SV Elversberg from the Regionalliga to the Bundesliga.

Critics have argued that with Karim Adeyemi, BVB has let go of one of the best attacking players the club has had since Jude Bellingham. Will new signing Nico Karetsas be able to fill the position, or will there be another signing?

The left wing also remains vulnerable as it stands, with only Carney Chukwuemeka in the position, and the other option, Mathis Albert, still inexperienced. Another signing may be needed.

In midfield, the contract of Julian Brandt was not renewed. The club also remains open to offers for unsettled midfield motor Felix Nmecha. This could be the season Jobe Bellingham, however, starts to show the kind of form that brought him to the club’s attention whilst at Sunderland.

A talent to watch out for is also eighteen-year-old Midfielder Justin Lerma. Fabio Silva has yet to prove his value in the squad, and Emre Can will need to prove this season that he is worth a contract extension.

In defence, the retention of Nico Schlotterbeck and Julian Ryerson is a strong signal. Look out also for talents Luca Reggiani and Filippo Mane, who could both break through in 26/27. The versatile centre-back Joane Gadou may prove to be the signing of the summer.

In attack, Maximilian Beier is becoming a key target man. However, rumours continue to persist about wantaway striker Serhou Guirassy, and the club are actively looking for a striker to replace him. That, if the club are willing to meet his valuation, could be Cologne’s Said El Mala. A signing of the Billygoats’ top scorer would be an impressive statement of intent.

Despite the improvement from third to second place, doubts remain about manager Niko Kovac. In particular, the style of play has underwhelmed fans, and his expiring contract has yet to be renewed.

There are also doubts about the lack of experience. As it stands, the side go into the campaign with an average age of just 24. For the first season in a decade, the club won no titles or promotion at any level last season. the newly structured leadership of Ole Book, Niko Kovac, and Lars Ricken, there will need to be some progress, ideally silverware, this season.

3. RB Leipzig

Martin DeMichelis has newly taken over at the helm in Leipzig, after former Werder Bremen coach Ole Werner was dismissed at the end of last season in spite of the third-placed finish. It is hoped that the former Manchester City centre-back, who led River Plate to the title in 2023, can return the side to the heights of the DFB Pokal win of 2023.

This summer has crucially seen the departure of the outstanding winger Yan Diomande for a club record, and Striker Louis Openda, both of which remain a challenge to replace. Otherwise, though the squad has been kept together, including Christoph Baumgartner, Ridle Baku, Brajan Gruda, and Castello Lukeba, all players with a track record of delivering.

In Johan Bakayoko, they have an outstanding striker. Willi Orban and David Raum are the out-and-out leaders in defense alongside Benjamin Heinrichs. Lukas Klostermann is also a versatile backup. New signing Rocco Reitz adds further options for the midfield. ...

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