Key Insights on Bundesliga's Beginning: Favorites, Highlighted Teams, Potential Relegation Contenders
The new season of the Bundesliga is upon us, and the race for the title and Champions League spots promises to be an exciting one. Bayern Munich, the reigning champions, are the main contenders for the title, with Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig providing strong competition.
Bayern Munich, who finished as champions with 71 points, just edging out Borussia Dortmund on goal difference, are expected to be the dominant team yet again. Their squad depth and investment make them the favourites to win or be at the top. Borussia Dortmund, on the other hand, have kept their squad together but seem unstable, making the race between them and Bayern very tight.
RB Leipzig, who have recovered after some transitional seasons, are aiming to be in the top four once more. Bayer Leverkusen, while strong in some seasons, have faced rebuilding phases and may fluctuate in their title challenge potential. Other clubs like Eintracht Frankfurt and VfL Wolfsburg occasionally compete for Champions League qualification spots, rounding out the top contenders beyond the very top two.
The new season will see several changes in the Bundesliga. Horst Steffen takes over as coach of Werder Bremen, while Ole Werner becomes the coach of RB Leipzig on an interim basis, replacing Zsolt Löw. Erik ten Hag is the new coach of Bayer Leverkusen, replacing Xabi Alonso, and Lukas Kwasniok is the new coach of 1. FC Köln.
The conference for the Bundesliga is switching from Sky to DAZN for the new rights period, and semi-automatic offside technology will be used in the league. The new signings in the Bundesliga include Luis Díaz by Bayern Munich, Jobe Bellingham by Borussia Dortmund, Jarell Quansah and Malik Tillman by Bayer Leverkusen, and several promising youngsters by other teams.
The new season kicks off on Friday with Bayern Munich facing RB Leipzig in the opening game of the 63rd season. Borussia Dortmund will play their first match against FC St. Pauli on Saturday, while HSV, who had a poor preseason, will play their first Bundesliga game in seven years against Mönchengladbach on Sunday.
St. Pauli had a solid preseason and have good chances of securing another season in the top flight with their compact defense. Werder Bremen and Hoffenheim could have a tough time, while 1. FC Heidenheim might also struggle after barely surviving relegation last season. Sandro Wagner makes his coaching debut in Augsburg.
Referees will play out breaks more consistently in the Bundesliga, and there will be widespread referee announcements after VAR decisions. With all these changes and the tight competition, the 2022-2023 Bundesliga season promises to be an exciting one.
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