⚽ Bundesliga 2024/25 discussion and predictions thread ⚽

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Only 3 days left to the 2024/25 season opening game  Borussia Mönchengladbach Vs Bayer Leverkusen.
Not surprisingly Bayer is a favourite with odds of x1.55. Odds for Mönchengladbach to win stand at x5.20.

Mönchengladbach ended up 14th in the last season, but their last match was a goalless draw in Leverkusen, so who knows, maybe Borussia M will manage to earn at least a point on Friday.

It is natural that the difference in chances of this match is very large, because Leverkusen are the defending champions and also they were undefeated last season in the Bundesliga.

I am looking forward to this match, Leverkusen get much bigger expectations than before from many people. Yes they will be the center of attention and there will be many questions, whether their success last season can be maintained, or they will decline this season.

[LUCKMCFLY]

Only 3 days left to the 2024/25 season opening game  Borussia Mönchengladbach Vs Bayer Leverkusen.
Not surprisingly Bayer is a favourite with odds of x1.55. Odds for Mönchengladbach to win stand at x5.20.

Mönchengladbach ended up 14th in the last season, but their last match was a goalless draw in Leverkusen, so who knows, maybe Borussia M will manage to earn at least a point on Friday.

I'm looking forward to seeing Xabi's team play again, for me it will be quite a feat given how much improvement Xabi will bring, I think he will try to do the same as last season and it's win or win.

Now I think that all the teams in the Bundesliga will be very attentive to do things better, because the surprise that Leverkusen gave last season is something that we must watch very carefully, so I hope that this season the level of the Bundesliga is Through the roof.

[pawel7777]

I'm looking forward to seeing Xabi's team play again, for me it will be quite a feat given how much improvement Xabi will bring, I think he will try to do the same as last season and it's win or win.

Given the last season was exceptionally good for Leverkusen, it will be hard to improve on that.
I don't think it's realistic to expect them to get a similar number of league points this season, but even if they end up with 10 or 15 less points, they could still successfully defend the title.
Some are concerned about their not-so-great performance in friendlies, especially the 4-1 loss to Arsenal, but the same happened last season, and that didn't stop them from dominating the league.

[ajiz138]

I'm looking forward to seeing Xabi's team play again, for me it will be quite a feat given how much improvement Xabi will bring, I think he will try to do the same as last season and it's win or win.

Given the last season was exceptionally good for Leverkusen, it will be hard to improve on that.
I don't think it's realistic to expect them to get a similar number of league points this season, but even if they end up with 10 or 15 less points, they could still successfully defend the title.
Some are concerned about their not-so-great performance in friendlies, especially the 4-1 loss to Arsenal, but the same happened last season, and that didn't stop them from dominating the league.

Last season they went undefeated in the Bundesliga, that is a very difficult thing for a team to do again. I don't know or I forgot, because so far I have not seen a team that can go undefeated in 2 consecutive seasons, and when there is a team without losing, they immediately make everyone excited.

So now I just say it is a difficult thing for them to do, but if they try hard then nothing is impossible.

[bounceback]

Last season they went undefeated in the Bundesliga, that is a very difficult thing for a team to do again. I don't know or I forgot, because so far I have not seen a team that can go undefeated in 2 consecutive seasons, and when there is a team without losing, they immediately make everyone excited.

So now I just say it is a difficult thing for them to do, but if they try hard then nothing is impossible.

I think not difficult for Bayern Leverkusen defend their record keep unbeaten two consecutive season, although Bayern Munich and Dortmund have perform well in pre season matches but still not easy for defeating Bayern Leverkusen. Xabi Alonso not make significant rotation and almost defend all players last season with several new players signing, I believe has opportunity for Leverkusen keep unbeaten in two consecutive season and they are on confidence performance after winning DFL Super Cup after defeating Stuttgart.
The opening match against Gladbach will not be difficult match for Leverkusen continue the unbeaten trend reach up to 35 matches in domestic league.

[UNIVERSE]

I think not difficult for Bayern Leverkusen defend their record keep unbeaten two consecutive season, although Bayern Munich and Dortmund have perform well in pre season matches but still not easy for defeating Bayern Leverkusen. Xabi Alonso not make significant rotation and almost defend all players last season with several new players signing, I believe has opportunity for Leverkusen keep unbeaten in two consecutive season and they are on confidence performance after winning DFL Super Cup after defeating Stuttgart.
The opening match against Gladbach will not be difficult match for Leverkusen continue the unbeaten trend reach up to 35 matches in domestic league.

I can agree that Bayer Leverkusen may win again Bundesliga trophy, but I really doubt that Bayer Leverkusen will keep their unbeaten record. I don't see Bayer Leverkusen performance as well as in the previous season. Their performance is no longer like in the previous season, some players also moved from Leverkusen. And other clubs already know the weakness of Bayer Leverkusen after they got a defeat against Atalanta. Their winning against Stuttgart can't be the only reason that Leverkusen to keep their unbeaten record.

[vegasus]

Only 3 days left to the 2024/25 season opening game  Borussia Mönchengladbach Vs Bayer Leverkusen.

It is natural that the difference in chances of this match is very large, because Leverkusen are the defending champions and also they were undefeated last season in the Bundesliga.

Monchengladbach last season only finished in 14th position and their performance throughout the season was quite bad. While in this transfer market, they only brought in 4 new players with 2 of them being free transfers. And they are not good players, so there is a possibility that their performance will not be far from last season. Unless the coach has a new strategy again. But I am sure, Leverkusen should win quite easily in this first match. Don't let Xabi let his club lose points or even draw in the first Bundesliga match which will be held tomorrow.

[pawel7777]

(...). But I am sure, Leverkusen should win quite easily in this first match. Don't let Xabi let his club lose points or even draw in the first Bundesliga match which will be held tomorrow.

It might not be as easy as it looks on paper. Monchengladbach will probably aim for 1 point, focus entirely on defence and maybe look for a goal from counterattacks.
Their last clash, in Jan 2024 was a 0-0 draw and Bayer were playing at home, so it's not unlikely we could see a similar outcome this time.

[koang]

(...). But I am sure, Leverkusen should win quite easily in this first match. Don't let Xabi let his club lose points or even draw in the first Bundesliga match which will be held tomorrow.

It might not be as easy as it looks on paper. Monchengladbach will probably aim for 1 point, focus entirely on defence and maybe look for a goal from counterattacks.
Their last clash, in Jan 2024 was a 0-0 draw and Bayer were playing at home, so it's not unlikely we could see a similar outcome this time.

I agree, Both teams have started the season with one official match.
Gladbach managed to beat the host Erzgebirge Aue with a score of 3-1 in the DFB Pokal.
Meanwhile, Leverkusen drew 2-2 against Stuttgart in the DFL Supercup, then came out as champions after winning 4-3 in a penalty shootout
So I think this match will be exciting, both teams have the same chance to win but a draw is a good result for both teams

[ajiz138]

Last season they went undefeated in the Bundesliga, that is a very difficult thing for a team to do again. I don't know or I forgot, because so far I have not seen a team that can go undefeated in 2 consecutive seasons, and when there is a team without losing, they immediately make everyone excited.

So now I just say it is a difficult thing for them to do, but if they try hard then nothing is impossible.

I think not difficult for Bayern Leverkusen defend their record keep unbeaten two consecutive season, although Bayern Munich and Dortmund have perform well in pre season matches but still not easy for defeating Bayern Leverkusen. Xabi Alonso not make significant rotation and almost defend all players last season with several new players signing, I believe has opportunity for Leverkusen keep unbeaten in two consecutive season and they are on confidence performance after winning DFL Super Cup after defeating Stuttgart.
The opening match against Gladbach will not be difficult match for Leverkusen continue the unbeaten trend reach up to 35 matches in domestic league.

Not difficult do you think? we should not forget some situations that they will face such as injury storms and others, it will be very influential. Apart from that, they are not only participating in the Bundesliga, but they will appear in other competitions both domestically and at a higher level such as the Champions League.

Their match schedule will be very tight, it is risky for the players, they will definitely rotate but it should also be noted that rotation will not always go well. So that will also make it difficult for them.

[pawel7777]

Last season they went undefeated in the Bundesliga, that is a very difficult thing for a team to do again. I don't know or I forgot, because so far I have not seen a team that can go undefeated in 2 consecutive seasons, (...)

No team has ever gone undefeated for two seasons in a row, at least not in the Bundesliga. Bayer has broken the record for most undefeated games in all competitions, but it's Bayern who holds the longest undefeated streak in the bundesliga:

Longest unbeaten run: Bayern Munich didn’t lose a single one of their 53 games between Matchday 10 of 2012/13 and Matchday 28 of 2013/14.

https://www.bundesliga.com/en/faq/10-things-on-the-bundesliga/bundesliga-records-goals-titles-attendances-for-players-and-clubs-10555

[Rruchi man]

Monchengladbach last season only finished in 14th position and their performance throughout the season was quite bad. While in this transfer market, they only brought in 4 new players with 2 of them being free transfers. And they are not good players, so there is a possibility that their performance will not be far from last season. Unless the coach has a new strategy again. But I am sure, Leverkusen should win quite easily in this first match. Don't let Xabi let his club lose points or even draw in the first Bundesliga match which will be held tomorrow.

If Bayer Leverkusen fail to win their first game, it can signal doom for them this season. With their very remarkable record from last season, I expect this game to be easy for them.

My predictions from the game is two goals for Leverkusen, none for Borussia Monchengladbach.

[alltalk]

If Bayer Leverkusen fail to win their first game, it can signal doom for them this season. With their very remarkable record from last season, I expect this game to be easy for them.

Bayer Leverkusen won their first match in Bundesliga. It was a tight match but they could win the match with 3 goals. Wirtz becomes the most shining player in the match, he contributed 2 goals. By the way, you can't determine the performance of Leverkusen in this season based on their first match only. Winning the first match is good, but it doesn't mean Leverkusen will automatically to experience good season.

My predictions from the game is two goals for Leverkusen, none for Borussia Monchengladbach.

Leverkusen made 3 goals. Monchengladbach scored 2 goals. The match almost ended up with a draw result.

Match result: Monchengladbach 2-3 Bayer Leverkusen

[pawel7777]

Important 3 points for Leverkusen, but that was not an easy game with a drama to the very last seconds.
You don't often see winning goals in 11th minute of the extra time 

Monchengladbach proved they are no pushovers and they put up a real fight.

[Captain Corporate]

I really can't believe that they did it again, it feels so surreal how many games that Bayer Leverkusen either got a draw or a win at the last minutes. If you check the last one season (and this one game) on how many goals they scored at 90+ added times, Leverkusen could be the team that scored the most goals during that time without a doubt. They seem like they constantly do that, I do not know how they keep doing that, there isn't like some special tactic for it, they just keep on attacking relentlessly until they find a score and somehow it keeps on working every god damn time. Great job, amazing work, love them so much.