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SPOX's take: Some major blunders, but a few spot-on predictions too!

If anyone knows their football, it's the editors at SPOX. As usual, we staked our expertise before the campaign kicked off, fully aware that our reputations were on the line. And while some calls were spot-on, others left us red-faced. Here are the bold predictions we made for the 2025/26 Bundesliga season.

1. FC Köln v Borussia Dortmund - Bundesliga

'I don't see us challenging Bayern' - Kovac risks wrath of Dortmund board

Borussia Dortmund head coach Niko Kovac has sparked controversy by admitting he does not believe his side can compete with Bayern Munich for the Bundesliga title next season. The former Bayern boss cited the financial disparity and star power at the Allianz Arena as reasons for his pessimistic outlook for the 2026-27 campaign.

Borussia Mönchengladbach v Borussia Dortmund - Bundesliga

BVB have shown little improvement over the past two seasons. Second place is misleading

All things considered, BVB's season looks little better than the previous two. It remains uncertain whether the platform built under Kovac is solid enough to carry the "new BVB".

Ex-Barcelona star urges Lewandowski to consider sensational Wrexham transfer

Former Barcelona midfielder Gaizka Mendieta has made the stunning claim that Robert Lewandowski should consider a move to Wrexham this summer. The Polish frontman is set for an emotional exit from Catalunya, leaving a massive void in the Blaugrana attack that Mendieta believes could be filled by England captain Harry Kane.

"There isn't much to suggest that anymore": Is BVB having a rethink on transfers?

Borussia Dortmund's interest in bringing Jadon Sancho back to the club has reportedly dropped sharply.

Kane determined to beat Lewandowski's Bundesliga goal record next season

Harry Kane has sent a warning to the rest of the Bundesliga by confirming his intention to shatter Robert Lewandowski’s all-time single-season scoring record. Fresh from celebrating another league title with Bayern Munich, the England captain believes surpassing the legendary Polish striker's mark is within his reach.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Bayern Munich	34	28	5	1	122	36	86	89	W W D W W
2	Borussia Dortmund	34	22	7	5	70	34	36	73	W W L W L
3	RB Leipzig	34	20	5	9	66	47	19	65	L W L W W
4	VfB Stuttgart	34	18	8	8	71	49	22	62	D W D D L
5	Hoffenheim	34	18	7	9	65	52	13	61	L W D W W

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

Bayern Munich

122

W
W
D
W
W

Borussia Dortmund

W
W
L
W
L

RB Leipzig

L
W
L
W
W

VfB Stuttgart

D
W
D
D
L

Hoffenheim

L
W
D
W
W

Frequently asked questions

Who has won the most Bundesliga titles?

Bayern Munich are the most decorated team in the history of Bundesliga with 32 top-flight titles to their name. Their most recent title came in the 2022-23 season, which was their 11th straight league title.

How many teams are in the Bundesliga?

There are 18 teams in the current format of the Bundesliga. Bundesliga, as we know it today, was formed in 1962 with the 1963-64 season being the first-ever season. It began with 16 teams, but was expanded to 18 teams ahead of the 1965-66 season.

Who has made the most Bundesliga appearances ever?

Karl-Heinz 'Charly' Korbel, with 602 appearances to his name, holds the record for making the most appearances in Bundesliga history. The defender achieved this feat with just one club: Eintracht Frankfurt.

Who is the all-time top scorer of the Bundesliga?

Gerd Muller, inarguably the greatest German forward of all-time, is Bundesliga's all-time leading goalscorer with 365 goals to his name in 427 appearances. All his goals came in a Bayern Munich jersey.

Who has the most assists in the history of the Bundesliga?

Bayern Munich legend Thomas Muller has registered the most assists in Bundesliga history, with 207 and counting.

Who is the oldest player ever in the Bundesliga and how old was he?

Former German defender Klaus Fitchel is the oldest player ever to play in the Bundesliga. Fitchel was aged 43 years and 184 days when he played for Schalke on the final matchday of the 1987-88 campaign.

Who is the youngest player ever in the Bundesliga and how old was he?

Borussia Dortmund wonderkid Youssoufa Moukoko, at 16 years and one day, became the youngest player in Bundesliga history to play in the league, when he came on for Erling Haaland in the 2020-21 season in a game against Hertha Berlin.

Which famous players have played in the Bundesliga?

Robert Lewandowski, Marco Reus, Ilkay Gundogan, Stefan Effenberg, Toni Kroos, Gerd Muller, Franz Beckenbauer, Manuel Neuer, Antonio Rudiger, and Arjen Robben are some of the most famous players to have played in the Bundesliga.

Which famous managers have managed in the Bundesliga?

Xabi Alonso, Pep Guardiola, Carlo Ancelotti, Jurgen Klopp, Julian Nagelsmann, Jupp Heynckes, Ralf Rangnick, Thomas Tuchel, Otto Rehhagel, Matthias Sammer, and Giovanni Trapattoni are some of the most famous managers to have managed a Bundesliga club.

What is the biggest stadium in the Bundesliga?

Borussia Dortmund's electrifying stadium Signal Iduna Park is the biggest stadium in the Bundesliga with a capacity of 81.365.

Who is the most expensive player in the history of the Bundesliga?

Harry Kane's €95 million move from Tottenham Hotspur to Bayern Munich in 2023 is Bundesliga's most expensive transfer of all-time.