⚽ Bundesliga 2024/25 discussion and predictions thread ⚽

[koang]

20 minutes in the Bayern Vs Leverkusen DFB Pokal game and we have a red card for Bayern's goalkeeper, Manuel Neuer.
For the first 17 minutes, Bayern dominated in possession but playing with only 10 men surely will change the game and shift it in Leverkusen's favour.
Bookies updated the odds and Bayer is now favourite with odds at x2.30, Bayern's odds are x3.50. Still plenty of time to go and things might get interesting.

Bayern Munich fell in the last 16 of the DFB Pokal. Die Roten lost 0-1 to Bayer Leverkusen, Nathan Tella scoring in the second half.
But there was something wrong with Bayern, they lost because they did not defend well all the time. On the other hand, Bayern lacked creativity when attacking, they were toothless and uncreative even though they looked "dominant".
I can't blame Kompany entirely because the players who are said to be the leading players keep making mistakes.
Congrats to Leverkusen....

[LUCKMCFLY]

Such pressure is inevitable, because the public who support Borussia Dortmund will demand that their coach can present the championship title or at least can show a very brilliant performance for them.

As long as the management still gives the opportunity, then during that time Sahin must be able to show that he is very worthy of receiving the opportunity. I think by showing good progress it will restore the public's trust in him.

Well, I could say something that might sound harsh , but Dortmund is a very winning team, and they are used to making Stories and they have been very close to winning the Bundesliga , and I think that need to win the Bundesliga has made them find all these kinds of decisions that can influence the quick search for good results , and I don't blame them, they have a great fan base , if Leverkusen did it, why can't they? so I think Dortmund is a team that has that there and really wants to win it.

[Sim_card]

Such pressure is inevitable, because the public who support Borussia Dortmund will demand that their coach can present the championship title or at least can show a very brilliant performance for them.

As long as the management still gives the opportunity, then during that time Sahin must be able to show that he is very worthy of receiving the opportunity. I think by showing good progress it will restore the public's trust in him.

Well, I could say something that might sound harsh , but Dortmund is a very winning team, and they are used to making Stories and they have been very close to winning the Bundesliga , and I think that need to win the Bundesliga has made them find all these kinds of decisions that can influence the quick search for good results , and I don't blame them, they have a great fan base , if Leverkusen did it, why can't they? so I think Dortmund is a team that has that there and really wants to win it.

I agree with you that Dortmund has been trying their best for quite sometimes now to keep the league more competitive and they have always been a threat in Bundesliga, but they haven't been lucky enough to win it despite all their efforts. If they keep on trying harder, I believe that in no time, they will win the league it might only take few more seasons.

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Such pressure is inevitable, because the public who support Borussia Dortmund will demand that their coach can present the championship title or at least can show a very brilliant performance for them.

As long as the management still gives the opportunity, then during that time Sahin must be able to show that he is very worthy of receiving the opportunity. I think by showing good progress it will restore the public's trust in him.

Well, I could say something that might sound harsh , but Dortmund is a very winning team, and they are used to making Stories and they have been very close to winning the Bundesliga , and I think that need to win the Bundesliga has made them find all these kinds of decisions that can influence the quick search for good results , and I don't blame them, they have a great fan base , if Leverkusen did it, why can't they? so I think Dortmund is a team that has that there and really wants to win it.

That's a good analogy, when comparing them to Leverkusen who were able to successfully win the title, they should have been more motivated to be able to give something very good to the fans, but in reality they weren't.

I think they were too selfish that they didn't prioritize what the supporters wanted. They are a team with a very loyal fan base, that should also be a motivation to present the title.

[pawel7777]

Important win by Stuttgart yesterday, they need to start collecting 3 points more regularly if they want to keep dreaming about finishing in the top 4. It was not an easy win though. They were losing 0-2 up until the 50th minute but managed to equalise and eventually were handed the 3rd, winning goal on a silver platter by Union's goalkeeper, who just passed the ball to Stuttgart's striker. A painful mistake.

Both Bayern and Leverkusen are playing today at home against teams from the bottom of the table, so it should be a walk in the park, but you never know.

[Agbe]

Important win by Stuttgart yesterday, they need to start collecting 3 points more regularly if they want to keep dreaming about finishing in the top 4. It was not an easy win though. They were losing 0-2 up until the 50th minute but managed to equalise and eventually were handed the 3rd, winning goal on a silver platter by Union's goalkeeper, who just passed the ball to Stuttgart's striker. A painful mistake.

Both Bayern and Leverkusen are playing today at home against teams from the bottom of the table, so it should be a walk in the park, but you never know.

It was a hard win for Stuttgart yesterday as they came back from a two goals down to come back to win 3:2 this type of win don't come by everyday as Stuttgart over came the scare of loosing at home home they really fought hard to win three points and three goals for Stuttgart is a good one for them as it will push them up higher in the table

[Agbe]

Such pressure is inevitable, because the public who support Borussia Dortmund will demand that their coach can present the championship title or at least can show a very brilliant performance for them.

As long as the management still gives the opportunity, then during that time Sahin must be able to show that he is very worthy of receiving the opportunity. I think by showing good progress it will restore the public's trust in him.

Well, I could say something that might sound harsh , but Dortmund is a very winning team, and they are used to making Stories and they have been very close to winning the Bundesliga , and I think that need to win the Bundesliga has made them find all these kinds of decisions that can influence the quick search for good results , and I don't blame them, they have a great fan base , if Leverkusen did it, why can't they? so I think Dortmund is a team that has that there and really wants to win it.

I agree with you that Dortmund has been trying their best for quite sometimes now to keep the league more competitive and they have always been a threat in Bundesliga, but they haven't been lucky enough to win it despite all their efforts. If they keep on trying harder, I believe that in no time, they will win the league it might only take few more seasons.

Yes Dortmund has the trying their best to make sure that bundesliga has a main challenger for the league title as it has been a one man show before the advent of Leverkusen to win the league last year I can say that Dortmund was the only team that was keeping pressure on Bayern Munich but it was not good enough as Bayarn has been the one wining the league. I think Dortmund needs to do more by signing quality player's that can match up with Bayern Munich if they plan of winning the league any time soon as the gab between Bayarn Munich and the rest of the teams is big and Dortmund needs to close in on that gab

[ajiz138]

Important win by Stuttgart yesterday, they need to start collecting 3 points more regularly if they want to keep dreaming about finishing in the top 4. It was not an easy win though. They were losing 0-2 up until the 50th minute but managed to equalise and eventually were handed the 3rd, winning goal on a silver platter by Union's goalkeeper, who just passed the ball to Stuttgart's striker. A painful mistake.

Both Bayern and Leverkusen are playing today at home against teams from the bottom of the table, so it should be a walk in the park, but you never know.

Yes, they were able to make a very good comeback after being 2 goals behind their guest, Union Berlin. I was quite pessimistic when the second goal from Union Berlin happened, but 3 minutes later they were able to reduce the score.

It didn't stop there, they created another goal 9 minutes before which made the score equal. and finally in the 69th minute they were able to create another goal to turn things around and it lasted until the end.

[Rruchi man]

Both Bayern and Leverkusen are playing today at home against teams from the bottom of the table, so it should be a walk in the park, but you never know.

They both won the game, and the title race continues with Bayern Munich still within reach of Leverkusen. Bayern Mnich supporters will be happier for the win more after suffering defeat in their last game against Leverkusen, who also did not lose their game today. Bayern Munich needs to continue winning games to maintain the advantage they have. Any slip-up will give Leverkusen the chance to make the title race more intense.

[koang]

Both Bayern and Leverkusen are playing today at home against teams from the bottom of the table, so it should be a walk in the park, but you never know.

They both won the game, and the title race continues with Bayern Munich still within reach of Leverkusen. Bayern Mnich supporters will be happier for the win more after suffering defeat in their last game against Leverkusen, who also did not lose their game today. Bayern Munich needs to continue winning games to maintain the advantage they have. Any slip-up will give Leverkusen the chance to make the title race more intense.

Yep. Bayern won 4-2 against Heidenheim. Mussiala and Goreztka once again saved Bayern.
A lot of effort in a game, that I think should have ended with more goals but three points at home are good.
But the bad news is Alphonso Davies and Kingsley Coman have torn muscle fibers in their left hamstrings.
I don't know how long it usually takes to recover, speed recovery for both of them. I hope they're back on the pitch soon.
This seems to be due to the lack of rotation, first Kane, now Davies, and then Kimmich. lol

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Borussia Dortmund had to suffer another draw after they were held to a draw by hosts Gladbach this week. They could not maintain the lead they held so the score changed to a draw after Gladbach successfully executed a penalty well.

This is their second consecutive draw in the last 5 matches they have played. In fact, they have only been able to get 2 wins from the last 5 matches.

[pawel7777]

For Dortmund, this season might be even worse than the previous one when they finished 5th. They are always considered as a serious contender for the Bundesliga championship but after only 13 rounds, the gap between Bayern and Dortmund is already 12 points. So looks like the most Dortmund can hope for this season is to end up within the top 4, which won't be easy as they just got overtaken by Wolfsburg (who are on 5 wins streak).

[koang]

For Dortmund, this season might be even worse than the previous one when they finished 5th. They are always considered as a serious contender for the Bundesliga championship but after only 13 rounds, the gap between Bayern and Dortmund is already 12 points. So looks like the most Dortmund can hope for this season is to end up within the top 4, which won't be easy as they just got overtaken by Wolfsburg (who are on 5 wins streak).

Dortmund have many good players like Nmecha, Schlotterbeck, Kobel, Gittens, Adeyemi and Guirassy.
Felix Nmecha is growing more and more, Top clubs in England are watching him, and he also has a market there, but the player wants to stay at Dortmund for now, and Borussia Dortmund has no plans to sell him.
And Guirassy is a class player, I don't think Dortmund will look for a new striker next year.
The problem is with the coach, Sahin still can't maximize the potential of the players they have. IMO

All eyes will be on Wednesday when Dortmund hosts Barca. After Barca comes Hoffenheim and then Wolfsburg. So, good luck to Dortmund.

[LUCKMCFLY]

I agree with you that Dortmund has been trying their best for quite sometimes now to keep the league more competitive and they have always been a threat in Bundesliga, but they haven't been lucky enough to win it despite all their efforts. If they keep on trying harder, I believe that in no time, they will win the league it might only take few more seasons.

I agree that they have not had any luck, Bayern in this Bundesliga, this season they are doing very well, the team that has surprised me the most has been Leverkusen because they have not done anything, they are not even the shadow of what they were last season, I understand that they want to concentrate on the UCL, but I have not seen the magic that they opted to see, however Dortmund has always been there, I hope that they can make the difference.

The Bundesliga is a very exciting league now, I see that Bayern want to win it again and they are doing well, will Dortmund be able to surprise us?

[Agbe]

I agree with you that Dortmund has been trying their best for quite sometimes now to keep the league more competitive and they have always been a threat in Bundesliga, but they haven't been lucky enough to win it despite all their efforts. If they keep on trying harder, I believe that in no time, they will win the league it might only take few more seasons.

I agree that they have not had any luck, Bayern in this Bundesliga, this season they are doing very well, the team that has surprised me the most has been Leverkusen because they have not done anything, they are not even the shadow of what they were last season, I understand that they want to concentrate on the UCL, but I have not seen the magic that they opted to see, however Dortmund has always been there, I hope that they can make the difference.

The Bundesliga is a very exciting league now, I see that Bayern want to win it again and they are doing well, will Dortmund be able to surprise us?

Bayern Leverkusen has not been able to replicate what they did last season there are allot of factors that we can attribute this to because the fact is no season is the same things are bound to change because injuries will also come back in  and player's will also not be at their best just like victor Boniface and others who have not been in their best and have been left to the bench for some matches now and with the way they are going I don't see them going far even in the champion's league this season with the way they are playing, they score allot of goals but they also conceed plenty of goals and that way a team can't do well, maybe in the January window they will sign some new players to complement the effort of the team especially at the backline