Dominated in recent times by Bayern Munich, the Bundesliga hosts many of the best soccer players in Europe, with fast-paced and scintillating soccer on show each week.

Learn how to bet on German teams that compete in the Bundesliga here and discover the different soccer betting markets you can place at Stake Sportsbook .

When is the Bundesliga 2023/24?

The 61st German Bundesliga starts on Friday 18 August 2023, with Werder Bremen hosting champions Bayern Munich at the Weserstadion in Bremen. The week before the Bundesliga season begins, Bayern take on RB Leipzig in the Supercup at the Allianz Arena on 12 August.

History of Bundesliga

The Bundesliga was founded in August 1963 and followed some turbulent times in Germany. The new league brought hope of reconciliation after the Second World War, and it has gone from strength to strength ever since.

Initially, the league was for west German teams, while the DS-Oberliga was established for teams in the east of the country. Hansa Rostock and Dynamo Dresden became the first two east German teams to join the Bundesliga following reunification.

Unsurprisingly, German giants Bayern Munich are the most successful team in Bundesliga history, with 32 titles to their name. They have won the Bundesliga eleven years in a row, following their final-day triumph at the end of the 2022-23 campaign, where they pipped Borussia Dortmund to the crown in a thrilling end to the season.

Twelve teams have been crowned Bundesliga champions since the league’s inception. Alongside Bayern, Borussia Dortmund, Werder Bremen, Hamburg, VFB Stuttgart, Cologne, and Kaiserslautern have all won the trophy at least twice.

Which Teams Play in the Bundesliga 2023/24?

Eighteen teams compete in the 2023/24 Bundesliga, as has been the case since the 1992-93 season. Schalke 04 and Hertha BSC were relegated to the Bundesliga 2 at the end of last season, being replaced by FC Heidenheim and Darmstadt 98.

As a result, the following teams will be hoping to lift the Meisterschale at the end of the 2023/24 season:

Bayern Munich
Borussia Dortmund
RB Leipzig
Union Berlin
Freiburg
Bayer Leverkusen
Eintracht Frankfurt
VFL Wolfsburg
FSV Mainz
Borussia Munchengladbach
FC Koln
Werder Bremen
VFL Bochum
Augsburg
Stuttgart
Darmstadt 98
Heidenheim 1846

Format & Schedule of Bundesliga 2023/24

The 2023/24 Bundesliga will be contested by eighteen teams. Game week one is scheduled for 17-20 August. The winter break will commence on 20 December, signalling the end of the first half of the German soccer season. Bundesliga matches will then recommence on 12 January 2024, as the business end of the season gets underway.

Running concurrently, the first round of the DFB-Pokal – Germany’s leading cup competition – will start on the weekend of 11-14 August. The DFB-Pokal final will be played on 25 May 2024, at Berlin’s Olympistadion.

How to Bet on the Bundesliga & Soccer/Football Bet Types

Now you know what to expect from Germany’s premier soccer competition, here are the different ways you can bet on the Bundesliga this season:

Moneyline – a straight up bet on the team that you think will win a specific Bundesliga fixture.
1x2 - A 1x2 soccer bet is a wager on the home win (1), draw (x), or away win (2).
To qualify - a bet on a team you think will qualify for the UEFA Champions League or any other continental competition.
Draw no bet – a wager that returns your stake if the game ends in a draw.
Asian total – a bet on the total number of goals scored in a Bundesliga fixture.
Asian handicap – a bet on a Bundesliga match with a handicap applied to the favourite that they must overcome for your bet to be successful.
Double chance – a wager that allows you to bet on two outcomes (home win and draw, for instance).
1st goal – a wager on the player or team you think will score the first goal in a Bundesliga fixture.
Correct score – a bet on what you think the final score will be in a Bundesliga match.
Both teams to score – a simple wager on a match in which you think both teams will find the back of the net.
Halftime/fulltime – a wager that allows you to bet on who you think will be winning at half time and then at full time in a Bundesliga match.

You can also opt for a Bundesliga multi-bet if you want to incorporate multiple selections on individual matches into the same slip. What’s more, you can extend your betting pool further by betting on the German third league , as well as amateur soccer in Germany .

Live Stream Bundesliga & Soccer Live Betting

Stake.com is the perfect place to live stream live soccer, with a huge selection of soccer matches available to watch from all around Europe. You can check the current fixtures available to live stream directly from your Stake.com account.

When you tune into watch live soccer at Stake, you can then place a host of live bets as the action unfolds. Live bets could be on things like the next player to score, the number of corners in the first half, or whether or not you think there will be a red card. You can learn more about the differences between live betting and pre-match betting if you’re new to the concept.

Bundesliga Betting Odds & Payouts

You will find great value German soccer odds at Stake Sportsbook, which you can view as fractions, decimals, or in the American format. As a cryptocurrency sportsbook, we process payouts instantly, offering you immediate access to any German Bundesliga winnings. Learn more about the supported deposit and withdrawal methods here for more payout information.

Bundesliga Betting Tips, Predictions & Strategies

Here are some handy tips that will help you as you make your Bundesliga 2023/24 selections:

Always do your research and consider a team’s current form and injuries before backing them. This is so important, as the Bundesliga is a super competitive league.
Home advantage plays a big role in the outcome of Bundesliga matches, so always check which team is playing at home before picking a winner.
You should always gamble responsibly and bet within your means. Soccer betting should be fun, so make sure you set your own limits.
If you’re new to soccer betting, refer to our sports betting guide for more tips that will help you make your selections.

You’re now all set to bet on the 2023/24 Bundesliga at Stake.com . For the ultimate betting experience, check out other major sports leagues you can bet on at Stake, including other football leagues such as the ever-popular English Premier League .