The race to win the 2023-24 Bundesliga season is in full gear, and after 28 weeks of action, we are closing in on naming the winner of this competition.
For the first time in history, Bayer Leverkusen will take the title home and, if things go their way, this weekend could bring fans an unexpected joy with their crowning. This will not be something Bayern fans will appreciate, as the Bavarians will see their winning streak that lasted for eleven years coming to an end.
A win, or even a loss by Bayern, will do the trick for Xabi Alonso's crew, a team that has managed to stay unbeaten across all competitions up to this point in the season, which has reflected on their dominance in this league. Additionally, Stuttgart, RB Leipzig, and Borussia Dortmund will be involved in some enticing games this weekend, which could confirm -or end- their hopes to play European tournaments next season.
Additionally, the relegation battle is getting even better with each passing week. Four teams are still trying to avoid the drop and the promotion match, while Darmstadt's fate seems to have been sorted out weeks before.
Without further ado, here's what to keep in mind ahead of this weekend's matches.
Broadcast and streaming info for the Bundesliga in the United States
This week's games will be available to watch online via ESPN+, who will carry the full nine matches being played over the weekend. English and Spanish commentary will be available on the streaming platform for users in the U.S. to enjoy. Visit our dedicated ESPN+ website for full details and more entertainment options.
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League standings ahead of Matchday 29
| Pos. | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | P | Form | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bayer Leverkusen | 31 | 25 | 6 | 0 | 77 | 22 | +55 | 81 | DDWWW | |
| 2 | Bayern München | 31 | 22 | 3 | 6 | 89 | 38 | +51 | 69 | WWWLL | |
| 3 | Stuttgart | 31 | 20 | 4 | 7 | 70 | 38 | +32 | 64 | DLWWD | |
| 4 | RB Leipzig | 31 | 19 | 5 | 7 | 73 | 35 | +38 | 62 | WWWWD | |
| 5 | Borussia Dortmund | 31 | 16 | 9 | 6 | 59 | 39 | +20 | 57 | LDWLW | |
| 6 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 31 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 47 | 42 | +5 | 45 | LWLDD | |
| 7 | Freiburg | 31 | 11 | 7 | 13 | 43 | 55 | -12 | 40 | LDWLW | |
| 8 | Augsburg | 31 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 48 | 52 | -4 | 39 | LLWLD | |
| 9 | Hoffenheim | 31 | 11 | 6 | 14 | 55 | 63 | -8 | 39 | LWLWL | |
| 10 | Heidenheim | 31 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 44 | 52 | -8 | 37 | WLDWD | |
| 11 | Werder Bremen | 31 | 10 | 7 | 14 | 41 | 50 | -9 | 37 | WWLDL | |
| 12 | Wolfsburg | 31 | 9 | 7 | 15 | 37 | 51 | -14 | 34 | WWLLW | |
| 13 | Borussia M'gladbach | 31 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 53 | 60 | -7 | 32 | DLLWL | |
| 14 | Union Berlin | 31 | 8 | 6 | 17 | 26 | 50 | -24 | 30 | DLLLD | |
| 15 | Bochum | 31 | 6 | 12 | 13 | 37 | 62 | -25 | 30 | WLDLD | |
| 16 | Mainz 05 | 31 | 5 | 13 | 13 | 32 | 49 | -17 | 28 | DDWWD | |
| 17 | Köln | 31 | 4 | 11 | 16 | 24 | 54 | -30 | 23 | DLLWD | |
| 18 | Darmstadt 98 | 31 | 3 | 8 | 20 | 30 | 73 | -43 | 17 | LWLLD |
Top games to watch
Bayern München vs Köln - There's nothing left for Bayern to do but to win their game and hope for Bayer Leverkusen to lose or draw their game to extend their agony for one more week. Additionally, it seems that Tuchel's men will want to focus on next week's Champions League game, which may see them fielding a team with not so many starters to rest them ahead of Arsenal's clash. For Köln, this game could be crucial for their hopes to avoid relegation, as one win here combined with a loss by Mainz would see them leapfrogging the latter and getting closer to Bochum. Which of these teams will make the most out of this game?
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Stuttgart vs Eintracht Frankfurt - Die Schwaben claimed a big win last week against Dortmund, cementing their spot as the third-best team in the league. If things go their way, the white and red could leapfrog Bayern with a win this week, which would also increase their options of a top-three finish given the difference between them and those in fourth and fifth. On the other side of the pitch, Eintracht Frankfurt are sixth, but way behind the leaders, meaning that they only need to win a couple of games to claim a spot in European tournaments next season, as Augsburg and Hoffenheim are trailing them by six points.
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Bayer Leverkusen vs Werder Bremen - The time has come for Bayer Leverkusen to put all jokes and talk about how they would never win a title to rest. The nickname "Neverkusen" could be buried after this weekend, and all they have to do to make history is to win this game. Bayer will be playing the last game of the weekend, which means they could be champions even before they take the pitch. Nonetheless, winning the title is not something that happens every day, and a win seems to be the proper way to claim their first-ever crown in the German top-flight. Their rivals on Sunday are winless in their last five games (one draw, four losses), and considering they lost three-nil to Leverkusen in their first match of the season, it seems this could be the time to celebrate for the Aspirins after a long wait for their first title.
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