1. How The Bundesliga Works
The best teams in German football have been battling it out to be crowned the country’s champions by finishing the season at the top of the Bundesliga league table for over half a century.
Bundesliga Champions
There are 18 clubs that contest the Bundesliga, with each playing 34 matches across the course of the Bundesliga season, 17 at home and 17 away. There are no playoffs to decide prizes at the top of the Bundesliga table. Teams are simply awarded three points for a win and one for a draw. Whoever wins the most points ends the season as champions.
In cases where teams have the same points the Bundesliga uses to following criteria to separate them (in order):
- goal difference
- goals scored
- head-to-head points
- head-to-head goal difference
- head-to-head away goals scored
- away goals scored.
If the teams still cannot be separated there is a playoff.
Bundesliga European Qualification
It’s not just top spot that teams in the upper echelons of the Bundesliga standings are concerned with. Due to Germany’s strong UEFA coefficient ranking, the top four Bundesliga sides are automatically entered into the group stages of the Champions League.
The teams which finish fifth and sixth are given a guaranteed spot in the Europa League.
These positions can change come the end of the seasons as the winners of the German Cup are awarded a Europa League place.
Bundesliga Relegation
18 teams contest the Bundesliga and while each club would love to be crowned the champions, they don’t all share the same lofty ambitions as Bayern Munich. There can only be one winner but up to three teams can be relegated from German football’s top tier and into the Bundesliga 2. For some teams, simply surviving in the Bundesliga is an achievement in itself.
The teams in the bottom two positions of the table after playing 34 games are automatically relegated. The team who finishes third from bottom (in 16th place) have to face a playoff against the side who finish third in the Bundesliga 2. These playoffs are two-legged affairs with each team playing one game at home and one away. The winning side on aggregate are given a spot in the top flight for the following season. It’s worth noting that Bundesliga teams don’t always have the best of these playoffs as the lower ranked side can often make the most of their stronger form going into the crucial matches.
Bundesliga Winter Break
Like many national leagues in continental Europe, the Bundesliga has a winter break. Aside from that break, Bundesliga fixtures generally take place on Saturdays and Sundays but have been known to take place on every day of the week.
2. History Of The Bundesliga
Football has a long and rich history in Germany but it was not until the 1950s that calls for a national league really took off. At that time there were teams in both East and West Germany but the professionalism of rival European leagues made it difficult for German teams to hold onto their best players. While there was a great desire to create a national league, the political situation in Germany made it difficult for the national administration, the Deutscher Fußball Bund (DFB).
The catalyst for the formation of a central league in West Germany came when the national team (known as Die Mannschaft) were knocked out of the 1962 World Cup by Yugoslavia. The creation of a national professional league was seen as the best way of ensuring that there would not be a repeat of such an embarrassing result.
Bayern Munich Dominance
In Bundesliga history winners have come from all over the country but the league’s most successful team, Bayern Munich, did not even compete in the league’s first two seasons. The 1968-69 season was a big one in Bundesliga history, as champions Bayern Munich firmly announced themselves with the first of their titles. Bayern have gone through multiple periods of dominance in Germany football and hold a number of records.
List of German Football Champions
| Club |
Winners |
2nd |
Winning seasons |
| Bayern Munich |
32 |
10 |
1932, 1968-69, 1971-72, 1972-73, 1973-74, 1979-80, 1980-81, 1984-85, 1985-86, 1986-87, 1988-89, 1989-90, 1993-94, 1996-97, 1998-99, 1999-2000, 2000-01, 2002-03, 2004-05, 2005-06, 2007-08, 2009-10, 2012-13, 2013-14, 2014-15, 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22 |
| 1. FC Nürnberg |
9 |
3 |
1920, 1921, 1924, 1925, 1927, 1936, 1948, 1961, 1967-68 |
| Borussia Dortmund |
8 |
10 |
1956, 1957, 1963, 1994-95, 1995-96, 2001-02, 2010-11, 2011-12 |
| Schalke 04 |
7 |
10 |
1934, 1935, 1937, 1939, 1940, 1942, 1958 |
| Hamburger SV |
6 |
8 |
1923, 1928, 1960, 1978-79, 1981-82, 1982-83 |
| Borussia Mönchengladbach |
5 |
2 |
1969-70, 1970-71, 1974-75, 1975-76, 1976-77 |
| VfB Stuttgart |
5 |
4 |
1950, 1952, 1983-84, 1991-92, 2006-07 |
| 1. FC Kaiserslautern |
4 |
4 |
1951, 1953, 1990-91, 1997-98 |
| Werder Bremen |
4 |
7 |
1964-65, 1987-88, 1992-93, 2003-04 |
| 1. FC Köln |
3 |
7 |
1962, 1963-64, 1977-78 |
| 1. FC Lokomotive Leipzig |
3 |
2 |
1903, 1906, 1913 |
| Greuther Fürth |
3 |
1 |
1914, 1926, 1929 |
| Dresdner SC |
2 |
1 |
1943, 1944 |
| FC Viktoria 1889 Berlin |
2 |
2 |
1908, 1911 |
| Hannover 96 |
2 |
— |
1938, 1954 |
| Hertha BSC |
2 |
5 |
1930, 1931 |
| 1860 Munich |
1 |
2 |
1965-66 |
| Eintracht Braunschweig |
1 |
— |
1966-67 |
| Eintracht Frankfurt |
1 |
1 |
1959 |
| Fortuna Düsseldorf |
1 |
1 |
1933 |
| Freiburger FC |
1 |
— |
1907 |
| Holstein Kiel |
1 |
2 |
1912 |
| Karlsruher FV |
1 |
2 |
1910 |
| Karlsruher SC |
1 |
1 |
1909 |
| Rapid Wien |
1 |
— |
1941 |
| Rot-Weiss Essen |
1 |
— |
1955 |
| SpVg Blau-Weiß 90 Berlin |
1 |
1 |
1905 |
| VfL Wolfsburg |
1 |
1 |
2008-09 |
| VfR Mannheim |
1 |
— |
1949 |
Source: Wikipedia
3. Bundesliga Odds Explained
The Bundesliga is one of the most popular football leagues in the world. With world class players and teams, it guarantees entertainment week-in-week-out.
Bundesliga Match Markets
There are tens of football bet types available for each Bundesliga match. The most popular of these markets include:
- Match Result 1X2: Selecting the result (Home win, Draw, Away win) at the end of 90 minutes plus added time.
- Asian Handicap: Selecting the winner with each competing team carrying a goals handicap.
- Goal Total Over/Under: Selecting either over or under a specified number of goals.
For a comprehensive list and detailed descriptions of football bet types, please read our How To Bet On Football – Football Bets Explained guide.
Bundesliga Winner Odds
Let’s begin by looking at Bundesliga winner odds. As with all league outright markets, betting on the Bundesliga winner is placing a bet on who you think will be top of the Bundesliga table come the end of the season.
Below we can see an example of Bundesliga winner odds, with odds listed by Coral.
Note: Odds displayed are not current
Bundesliga Winner ‘Without Bayern’ Odds
Given the strength of Bayern Munich’s squad and the hold that they have over the Bundesliga title, many bookmakers offer a ‘Winner Without Bayern’ market. In this market, you are betting on which club will finish hightest on the Bundesliga table with Bayern eliminated from consideration.
Below we can see an example of Winner Without Bayern odds, with odds listed by Paddy Power.
Note: Odds displayed are not current
Given Bayern’s dominance and expected strangle hold on the Bundesliga title, you are effectively betting on the team you think is going to finish second.
There are a number of teams who are aiming to close the gap on the division’s top two teams and this could be a very competitive market which is worth careful consideration for your Bundesliga betting predictions.
Bundesliga Top 4 Odds
There are a range of additional positional finish markets available to you at the top end of the Bundesliga. Of these, the Bundesliga top 4 finish market is one of the most popular options. Most bookies won’t even offer you a price on Bayern to finish in the top 4, as their chances of finishing among this group are so strong. But you can utilise this market if you’ve got a sneaking feeling about a team who have strengthened their squad well over the summer.
Note: Odds displayed are not current
Positional betting does not end with the Bundesliga top 4 market. You can also bet on the following:
- Top 3 Finish
- Top 6 Finish
- Top 10 Finish
- Bottom 2 Finish
- To Finish Bottom
Note that the greater the number of options there are in these market, the more teams you won’t get prices on. But if you know your German football you can find value odds on outside shots who are not well fancied but have the potential to force their way into European contention. These markets can also be a hive of value if teams have a poor start to the season but finish strongly.
Bundesliga Relegation Odds
At the other end of the table, many punters get involved with the Bundesliga relegation odds. As always, the teams who have just won promotion are among the favourites to be relegated straight back to Bundesliga 2.
Below are an example of Bundesliga relegation odds, with odds listed at Winner Sport.
Note: Odds displayed are not current
It is worth bearing in mind that the Bundesliga is a very competitive league and we’ve often seen teams with lofty ambitions finding themselves sucked into a relegation battle. Given this lack of predictability, there is value to be found if you’ve picked a midtable side that you believe are going to struggle to meet expectations and long grind of the Bundesliga season.
Bundesliga Top Goalscorer Odds
Bundesliga outright odds do not only concern the 18 teams in the competition. You can bet on the performances of individual players. The most popular player betting option is of course the Bundesliga top goalscorer market.
You will find a huge selection of Bundesliga top scorer odds with bookmakers far and wide offering this market.
When you’re planning who to bet on to be the Bundesliga top scorer, there is more to consider than simply how good a goalscorer an individual player is. You should also take into account how well the player’s team are expected to go (better teams will create more chances for their strikers), the team’s playing style and tactical approach (do they look to dominate teams like Bayern or are they more focused on defence?) and lastly, the competition for places in the starting eleven (could the player be dropped to the bench after a couple of games without a goal?)
Note: Odds displayed are not current
4. How To Bet On The Bundesliga
In many respects, betting on the Bundesliga is the same as betting on any other football league, tournament or any other sport for that matter. If you’re serious about betting on Bundesliga football, there are a number of things you can do to improve your betting. The most important of these include:
- Bet only when there is value
- Specialise in certain markets
- Apply a consistent staking method
- Keep detailed records of your bets
- Have accounts with multiple bookmakers
To learn more about the basics of football betting, please read our How To Bet On Football guide.
5. Bundesliga Betting Statistics
Now let’s compare the Bundesliga to a number of Europe’s elite divisions across a range of statistical categories. We will be looking at data from the 2017/18 and 2021/22.
Please note that these stats should be used as preliminary analysis only and as a guide for league by league tendencies.
5.1 What Is Home Field Advantage Worth In The Bundesliga?
Let’s begin by considering the question of home field advantage in the Bundesliga. Over the last five football seasons, the Bundesliga has performed pretty much to the ten league average in terms of home team winning percentages.
League results 2017/18 to 2021/22
| League |
Matches |
Home Win |
Draw |
Away Win |
| Premier League |
1900 |
43.8% |
22.8% |
33.4% |
| Ligue Un |
1799 |
43.1% |
26.3% |
30.6% |
| Bundesliga |
1530 |
43.9% |
24.7% |
31.4% |
| Serie A |
1900 |
41.6% |
24.8% |
33.6% |
| Eredivisie |
1456 |
45.9% |
22.3% |
31.8% |
| Primeira |
1530 |
44.1% |
23.9% |
32.0% |
| La Liga |
1900 |
44.4% |
27.4% |
28.2% |
| Total |
12015 |
43.8% |
24.7% |
31.5% |
Home Bundesliga clubs have performed fractionally above the five year league average with a winning percentage of 43.9% as opposed 43.8% across the seven leagues. We can see that home advantage in the Bundesliga diminished through covid impacted league play, with the win percentage of home teams at 40.2% in 2019/20 in comparison to 46.7% in 2021/22.
Bundesliga results 2017/18 to 2021/22
| Bundesliga |
Matches |
Home Win |
Draw |
Away Win |
| 2017-2018 |
306 |
45.4% |
27.1% |
27.5% |
| 2018-2019 |
306 |
45.1% |
23.9% |
31.0% |
| 2019-2020 |
306 |
40.2% |
22.2% |
37.6% |
| 2020-2021 |
306 |
42.2% |
26.5% |
31.4% |
| 2021-2022 |
306 |
46.7% |
23.9% |
29.4% |
| Total |
1530 |
43.9% |
24.7% |
31.4% |
In terms of competition points earned, home Bundesliga clusb won on average 1.564 points per home match, compared the seven league average of 1.561, while away Bundesliga clubs earned 1.189 points per match compared to the 1.192 seven league average.
But what was home field advantage worth in the Bundesliga in terms of a goal advantage? The table below shows the average goals scored across the last five season for both home and away clubs.
League average goals for and against 2017/18 to 2021/22
| League |
Matches |
Ave. GF |
Ave GA |
Ave GD |
| Premier League |
1900 |
1.50 |
1.25 |
0.25 |
| Ligue Un |
1799 |
1.49 |
1.19 |
0.31 |
| Bundesliga |
1530 |
1.70 |
1.37 |
0.33 |
| Serie A |
1900 |
1.54 |
1.32 |
0.21 |
| Eredivisie |
1456 |
1.75 |
1.36 |
0.39 |
| Primeira |
1530 |
1.43 |
1.16 |
0.27 |
| La Liga |
1900 |
1.45 |
1.11 |
0.34 |
| Total |
12015 |
1.54 |
1.25 |
0.29 |
As we can see, home field advantage in the Bundesliga has been above the seven league average, with home clubs enjoying a +0.33 goal advantage at home compared to the +0.29 seven league average. This figure amounts to a +0.66 goal swing between an average Bundesliga club playing at home as opposed to that same club playing at an away venue.
The table below shows the average differential between a Bundesliga club’s home goal difference and their away goal difference in matches played in the German top flight over the last five seasons. We can see once again the diminished home advantage through covid impacted league play, with the home advantage at just +0.11 goals in 2019/20 to 0.41 goals in 2021/22.
Bundesliga average goals for and against 2017/18 to 2021/22
| BUNDESLIGA |
Matches |
Ave. GF |
Ave GA |
Ave GD |
| 2017-2018 |
306 |
1.6 |
1.19 |
0.41 |
| 2018-2019 |
306 |
1.79 |
1.39 |
0.4 |
| 2019-2020 |
306 |
1.66 |
1.55 |
0.11 |
| 2020-2021 |
306 |
1.68 |
1.36 |
0.32 |
| 2021-2022 |
306 |
1.76 |
1.36 |
0.41 |
| Total |
1530 |
1.7 |
1.37 |
0.33 |
5.2 How Often Are Bundesliga Matches Drawn At Halftime?
How often were Bundesliga matches tied at the half and how often did home Bundesliga clubs lead going into the break? The table below shows the Home, Away and Drawn match halftime result percentages over the last five seasons..
League halftime results 2017/18 to 2021/22
| League |
Matches |
HT Home Win |
HT Draw |
HT Away Win |
| Premier League |
1900 |
33.5% |
39.7% |
26.8% |
| Ligue Un |
1799 |
34.0% |
41.0% |
25.0% |
| Bundesliga |
1530 |
34.8% |
37.6% |
27.5% |
| Serie A |
1900 |
32.6% |
39.8% |
27.5% |
| Eredivisie |
1456 |
36.0% |
37.3% |
26.7% |
| Primeira |
1530 |
32.9% |
41.5% |
25.6% |
| La Liga |
1900 |
32.0% |
44.6% |
23.4% |
| Total |
12015 |
33.6% |
40.4% |
26.0% |
Compared with other elite European football leagues, the Bundesliga saw slightly less halftime draws over the last five seasons, with 37.6% of matches played in the Bundesliga drawn at the halftime interval, compared to 40.4% across the seven leagues.
Below we can see the five season average for halftime results in the Bundesliga. We can see a peak of 43.5% of matches drawn at halftime during 2020/21 with a return to 35.0% in 2021/22.
Bundesliga halftime results 2017/18 to 2021/22
| Bundesliga |
Matches |
Home Win |
Draw |
Away Win |
| 2017-2018 |
306 |
41.5% |
35.6% |
22.9% |
| 2018-2019 |
306 |
34.6% |
38.6% |
26.8% |
| 2019-2020 |
306 |
32.4% |
35.6% |
32.0% |
| 2020-2021 |
306 |
30.1% |
43.5% |
26.5% |
| 2021-2022 |
306 |
35.6% |
35.0% |
29.4% |
| Total |
1530 |
34.8% |
37.6% |
27.5% |
How many goals are scored in the opening half? We can see that over the last five seasons, the average Bundesliga match has seen 1.33 goals compared to the seven league average of 1.24 goals. Opening half
League halftime goals for and against 2017/18 to 2021/22
| League |
Matches |
Home HT Goals |
Away HT Goals |
Ave. HT GD |
| Premier League |
1900 |
0.67 |
0.57 |
0.1 |
| Ligue Un |
1799 |
0.67 |
0.52 |
0.15 |
| Bundesliga |
1530 |
0.73 |
0.6 |
0.13 |
| Serie A |
1900 |
0.67 |
0.58 |
0.08 |
| Eredivisie |
1456 |
0.76 |
0.62 |
0.14 |
| Primeira |
1530 |
0.65 |
0.54 |
0.11 |
| La Liga |
1900 |
0.61 |
0.49 |
0.12 |
| Total |
12015 |
0.68 |
0.56 |
0.12 |
We can see the average home advantage for Bundesliga clubs over the last five season was 0.13 goals, with covid impacted matches seeing an advantage of just 0.02 goals in 2019/20 with a peak of 0.27 goals in 2017/18.
Bundesliga halftime goals for and against 2017/18 to 2021/22
| BUNDESLIGA |
Matches |
Average of HT Goals For |
Average of HT Goals Against |
Average of HT Goal Diff |
| 2017-2018 |
306 |
0.76 |
0.49 |
0.27 |
| 2018-2019 |
306 |
0.75 |
0.57 |
0.18 |
| 2019-2020 |
306 |
0.68 |
0.67 |
0.02 |
| 2020-2021 |
306 |
0.7 |
0.62 |
0.08 |
| 2021-2022 |
306 |
0.78 |
0.66 |
0.11 |
| Total |
1530 |
0.73 |
0.6 |
0.13 |
5.3 How Often Do Home Clubs Lead Halftime/Fulltime In The Bundesliga?
How often were matches drawn at both halftime and fulltime in the Bundesliga in recent seasons? The data below displays the percentages for each combination of results. For example, Home WL reflects the home team leading at halftime and the away team then leading at fulltime.
League halftime fulltime results 2017/18 to 2021/22
| League |
Matches |
Home WW |
Home WD |
Home WL |
D Home W |
Draw Draw |
D Away W |
Away WL |
Away WD |
Away WW |
| Premier League |
1900 |
26.5% |
4.9% |
2.0% |
14.4% |
13.8% |
11.4% |
2.9% |
4.0% |
19.9% |
| Ligue Un |
1799 |
25.9% |
5.4% |
2.7% |
14.6% |
14.7% |
11.6% |
2.6% |
6.1% |
16.3% |
| Bundesliga |
1530 |
27.2% |
5.6% |
2.0% |
13.9% |
14.3% |
9.5% |
2.9% |
4.8% |
19.9% |
| Serie A |
1900 |
24.6% |
5.3% |
2.7% |
13.7% |
14.3% |
11.9% |
3.3% |
5.3% |
18.9% |
| Eredivisie |
1456 |
29.0% |
4.7% |
2.3% |
14.6% |
12.1% |
10.6% |
2.3% |
5.5% |
18.9% |
| Primeira |
1530 |
26.2% |
4.8% |
2.0% |
15.4% |
14.8% |
11.3% |
2.5% |
4.3% |
18.7% |
| La Liga |
1900 |
25.1% |
4.9% |
1.9% |
16.9% |
16.8% |
10.8% |
2.4% |
5.6% |
15.4% |
| Total |
12015 |
26.3% |
5.1% |
2.2% |
14.8% |
14.5% |
11.1% |
2.7% |
5.1% |
18.2% |
5.4 Who Wins When A Bundesliga Match Is Drawn At Halftime?
The table below displays the chances of a fulltime victory based on the match being drawn at the half across the last five seasons.
League fulltime results when match drawn at halftime 2017/18 to 2021/22
| League |
Matches |
Home Win |
Draw |
Away Win |
| Premier League |
754 |
36.3% |
34.9% |
28.8% |
| Ligue Un |
737 |
35.7% |
36.0% |
28.4% |
| Bundesliga |
576 |
36.8% |
38.0% |
25.2% |
| Serie A |
757 |
34.3% |
35.8% |
29.9% |
| Eredivisie |
543 |
39.2% |
32.4% |
28.4% |
| Primeira |
635 |
37.0% |
35.7% |
27.2% |
| La Liga |
847 |
38.0% |
37.8% |
24.2% |
| Total |
4849 |
36.7% |
35.9% |
27.4% |
We can see again that the Bundesliga has performed pretty much to the seven league average across the last five seasons, with 36.8% of matches drawn at halftime ending with the home team winning, while 38% of halftime draws ended with a draw at the conclusion of fulltime.
5.5 What Is The Most Common Winning Margin In The Bundesliga?
What was the most common winning margin across the last five seasons of Bundesliga play? How often did Bundesliga matches end with margins of three goals or greater? The table below displays match results across ten elite European leagues the last five seasons.
League most common fulltime margins 2017/18 to 2021/22
| League |
Matches |
Home 3+ goals |
Home 2 goals |
Home 1 goal |
Draw |
Away 1 goal |
Away 2 goals |
Away 3+ goals |
| Premier League |
1900 |
10.6% |
13.5% |
19.7% |
22.8% |
17.0% |
8.9% |
7.5% |
| Ligue Un |
1799 |
10.5% |
11.3% |
21.3% |
26.3% |
17.6% |
8.0% |
5.1% |
| Bundesliga |
1530 |
13.0% |
12.7% |
18.2% |
24.7% |
14.1% |
9.4% |
7.9% |
| Serie A |
1900 |
10.4% |
10.9% |
20.3% |
24.8% |
18.6% |
8.9% |
6.1% |
| Eredivisie |
1456 |
14.6% |
12.6% |
18.8% |
22.3% |
15.2% |
8.9% |
7.6% |
| Primeira |
1530 |
9.0% |
12.7% |
22.4% |
23.9% |
18.4% |
8.5% |
5.0% |
| La Liga |
1900 |
9.1% |
12.5% |
22.9% |
27.4% |
15.9% |
7.9% |
4.3% |
| Total |
12015 |
10.9% |
12.3% |
20.6% |
24.7% |
16.8% |
8.6% |
6.1% |
We can see that 20.9% of Bundesliga matches ended with a margin of at least 3 goals, compared to the seven league average of 17.0%. A total of 22.1% Bundesliga matches ended with a two goal margin compared to the average of 20.9% while 32.3% of matches ended with a one goal margin compared to the average of 37.4%.
5.6 How Often Do Bundesliga Matches End Over 2.5 Goals?
Let’s now consider scoring. What percentage of Bundesliga matches saw at least three goals scored across the last five seasons and how often did matches in the Bundesliga end with a maximum of two goals? The table below shows the Over/Under results for ten leagues the last five seasons.
League goal total over under rates 2017/18 to 2021/22
| League |
Matches |
Over 1.5 goals |
Under 1.5 goals |
Over 2.5 goals |
Under 2.5 goals |
Over 3.5 goals |
Under 3.5 goals |
| Premier League |
1900 |
76.8% |
23.2% |
52.2% |
47.8% |
29.7% |
70.3% |
| Ligue Un |
1799 |
74.8% |
25.2% |
50.5% |
49.5% |
28.8% |
71.2% |
| Bundesliga |
1530 |
82.9% |
17.1% |
59.3% |
40.7% |
37.6% |
62.4% |
| Serie A |
1900 |
78.2% |
21.8% |
55.8% |
44.2% |
31.6% |
68.4% |
| Eredivisie |
1456 |
82.1% |
17.9% |
60.2% |
39.8% |
37.8% |
62.2% |
| Primeira |
1530 |
72.5% |
27.5% |
47.3% |
52.7% |
25.8% |
74.2% |
| La Liga |
1900 |
72.0% |
28.0% |
46.3% |
53.7% |
25.3% |
74.7% |
| Total |
12015 |
76.8% |
23.2% |
52.8% |
47.2% |
30.6% |
69.4% |
We can see the average Bundesliga match has seen a greater number of goals over the last five seasons. In fact, 59.3% of Bundesliga matches saw over 2.5 goals compared with the seven league average of 52.8% with only the Dutch Eredivisie seeing similar numbers.
5.7 How Often Do Both Teams Score In The Bundesliga?
With the Bundesliga being one of Europe’s highest scoring leagues in recent seasons, how many Bundesliga matches ended with both teams scoring? The table below shows the percentage of matches that ended with either both teams scoring or either one team/neither team scoring the last five seasons.
League both teams to score results 2017/18 to 2021/22
| League |
Matches |
BTTS Yes |
BTTS No |
| Premier League |
1900 |
50.1% |
49.9% |
| Ligue Un |
1799 |
51.8% |
48.2% |
| Bundesliga |
1530 |
58.7% |
41.3% |
| Serie A |
1900 |
56.4% |
43.6% |
| Eredivisie |
1456 |
56.5% |
43.5% |
| Primeira |
1530 |
48.6% |
51.4% |
| La Liga |
1900 |
49.7% |
50.3% |
| Total |
12015 |
53.0% |
47.0% |
Again the Bundesliga was well above average, with 58.7% of matches played ending with both teams scoring, compared to 53.0% across the seven leagues. It is the highest rate of both clubs scoring across the seven leagues over the last five seasons.
5.8 How Often Do Bundesliga Matches End Scoreless?
What percentage of matches played in the Bundesliga ended without a goal scored across the last five seasons?
League scoreless match rates 2017/18 to 2021/22
| League |
Matches |
Scoring |
Scoreless |
| Premier League |
1900 |
93.3% |
6.7% |
| Ligue Un |
1799 |
93.1% |
6.9% |
| Bundesliga |
1530 |
94.5% |
5.5% |
| Serie A |
1900 |
93.4% |
6.6% |
| Eredivisie |
1456 |
95.2% |
4.8% |
| Primeira |
1530 |
92.7% |
7.3% |
| La Liga |
1900 |
91.5% |
8.5% |
| Total |
12015 |
93.3% |
6.7% |
Given the high scoring nature of the Bundesliga, we could well have anticipated that the league would see a lower than average rate of scoreless matches. In fact, just 5.5% of Bundesliga matches ended without a goal over the last five seasons. Only one league saw a lower rate of scoreless results, again the Eredivisie at just 4.8% of matches ending without a goal.
6. Betting On The Bundesliga Online
There are thousands of betting opportunities presented by the Bundesliga. Therefore, it is important to consider a few things before choosing which bookmakers you want to use for you Bundesliga betting.
The first thing to consider is the offering that the bookies have for the Bundesliga. Every bookmaker offers odds on the Bundesliga but not all of them have the same depth of market coverage. That is applicable to both outright markets and individual matches. When it comes to outright markets, it is always worth betting with bookies who give you control. Whether that’s being able to cash out of your positions during the season or getting selections added to specific markets, the more control you have over your Bundesliga betting the better.
It is often worth spreading your betting between multiple bookies. This offers you insurance in case technical issues bring a site down during busy times and also it gives you choice so that you can bet on selections that offer the most value.
If you are looking to open up a new account or two, make sure that you have a look through the various new customer offers available to you. These can provide you with a risk free way to get an understanding of the offering of different bookies and often give your betting balance a healthy boost early on.
So to revise, when it comes to selecting a bookmaker for the Bundesliga there are a number things to consider, the most important to consider are:
- The bookmaker’s reputation and media profile.
- The diversity of Bundesliga betting markets available.
- Bundesliga In-Play betting markets and Cash Out available.
- Bundesliga betting odds and bookmaker commissions.
- Mobile betting on Bundesliga matches.
- Welcome Bonus and Bundesliga promotional offers.
To learn more about selecting a suitable bookmaker for your Bundesliga betting, please consult our Football Bookmakers guide.
And to read detailed reviews of over 50 online bookmakers, please visit our Bookmaker Reviews listing.
For all current Bundesliga free bets and other promotional offers available, please visit our Free Bets listing.
