| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bayern Munich | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 25 | 6 | +19 | 17 | |
| 2 | Dortmund | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 4 | +8 | 17 | |
| 3 | Freiburg | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 9 | +7 | 13 | |
| 4 | Leverkusen | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 12 | +4 | 13 | |
| 5 | RB Leipzig | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 20 | 11 | +9 | 12 | |
| 6 | Werder Bremen | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 14 | +1 | 12 | |
| 7 | Mainz | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 16 | 13 | +3 | 10 | |
| 8 | SV Elversberg | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 15 | -3 | 10 | |
| 9 | Augsburg | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 17 | 13 | +4 | 9 | |
| 10 | TSG Hoffenheim | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 9 | |
| 11 | Hamburg SV | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 16 | -10 | 9 | |
| 12 | Cologne | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 11 | -3 | 8 | |
| 13 | Paderborn 07 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 9 | -3 | 8 | |
| 14 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 17 | -7 | 8 | |
| 15 | Stuttgart | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 13 | -3 | 6 | |
| 16 | Schalke 04 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 7 | -3 | 6 | |
| 17 | 1. FC Union Berlin | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 18 | -12 | 6 | |
| 18 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 22 | -11 | 3 |
Standings
Bundesliga standings and form
A 34-round season gives every point more weight than in the 38-round leagues of England, Spain and Italy. Wins earn three points and draws one, and goal difference separates clubs that finish level.
The GF column shows where the goals come from: this season the Bundesliga averages 3.69 a game, and a club scoring two a game at home lifts over 2.5 and GG in its matches. That makes the German table a good starting point for goals bets, over 2.5 and GG alike.
Home sides have won 51% of games so far, the strongest home record of the big five leagues.
Zones
European places and the Bundesliga relegation play-off
Four clubs reach the Champions League from the Bundesliga table, so fourth place is followed as closely as the title. Fifth and sixth go to the Europa League and seventh to Conference League qualifying.
At the bottom, 16th carries the play-off colour and the last two rows the direct drop. The fight to stay out of 16th keeps several clubs busy until the final day in May, and their last home games carry real pressure on the pitch and in the prices.
The Bundesliga fixtures list has the next German rounds in Kenyan time, and Bundesliga predictions give a goals line for each match.
Play-off questions
How many games are in a Bundesliga season?
Thirty-four. With 18 clubs, each side plays the other 17 twice, and the season breaks for winter around the turn of the year.
Which Bundesliga place goes into the relegation play-off?
Sixteenth. That club meets the side finishing third in the 2. Bundesliga over two legs, while the bottom two drop straight down.
Which big league scores the most goals?
This season the Bundesliga averages 3.69 goals a game, the highest of the big five leagues, with 74% of games going over 2.5.
How many German clubs play in the Champions League?
Four. The top four rows carry the Champions League colour, fifth and sixth the Europa League and seventh Conference League qualifying.