The race to win the 2023-24 Bundesliga season is over, as Bayer Leverkusen have started their reign as champions for the first time in history. Nonetheless, there is still much to decide in the final weeks of action, including European competition spots and the names of the teams that will get the drop to the 2. Bundesliga.
For the first time in over ten years, Bayern München will not enter a Bundesliga season as champions, but that does not mean they have secured the runner-up spot. Die Roten could keep falling down the ranks fi they are not able to win games, and there are teams such as Stuttgart, Borussia Dortmund, or RB Leipzig that could still leapfrog them in the final weeks of action. The upcoming games for all these teams could give us an idea on how things could end in this season of the German top-flight.
When it comes to the lower half of the table, Wolfsburg, Bochum, Mainz, and Köln are deeply involved in the battle for relegation, with Darmstadt already making plans to play in the 2. Bundesliga. The four teams mentioned previously are facing the drop to the lower category right in the eyes, and their performance in the next five weeks will be key to stay afloat. Köln and Mainz are the lower-ranked teams, which means that any loss could be crucial to determine their fate.
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
Fans in the U.S. will be able to follow one game on linear TV: Borussia Dortmund vs Bayer Leverkusen, which should be quite appealing for fans to witness. Additionally, 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.
If you live in another country, check out our options to watch the Bundesliga here.
League standings ahead of Matchday 30
| Pos. | Team | GW | W | G | V | DV | DT | DG | P | Vorm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bayer Leverkusen | 31 | 25 | 6 | 0 | 77 | 22 | +55 | 81 | GGWWW | |
| 2 | Bayern München | 31 | 22 | 3 | 6 | 89 | 38 | +51 | 69 | WWWVV | |
| 3 | Stuttgart | 31 | 20 | 4 | 7 | 70 | 38 | +32 | 64 | GVWWG | |
| 4 | RB Leipzig | 31 | 19 | 5 | 7 | 73 | 35 | +38 | 62 | WWWWG | |
| 5 | Borussia Dortmund | 31 | 16 | 9 | 6 | 59 | 39 | +20 | 57 | VGWVW | |
| 6 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 31 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 47 | 42 | +5 | 45 | VWVGG | |
| 7 | Freiburg | 31 | 11 | 7 | 13 | 43 | 55 | -12 | 40 | VGWVW | |
| 8 | Augsburg | 31 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 48 | 52 | -4 | 39 | VVWVG | |
| 9 | Hoffenheim | 31 | 11 | 6 | 14 | 55 | 63 | -8 | 39 | VWVWV | |
| 10 | Heidenheim | 31 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 44 | 52 | -8 | 37 | WVGWG | |
| 11 | Werder Bremen | 31 | 10 | 7 | 14 | 41 | 50 | -9 | 37 | WWVGV | |
| 12 | Wolfsburg | 31 | 9 | 7 | 15 | 37 | 51 | -14 | 34 | WWVVW | |
| 13 | Borussia M'gladbach | 31 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 53 | 60 | -7 | 32 | GVVWV | |
| 14 | Union Berlin | 31 | 8 | 6 | 17 | 26 | 50 | -24 | 30 | GVVVG | |
| 15 | Bochum | 31 | 6 | 12 | 13 | 37 | 62 | -25 | 30 | WVGVG | |
| 16 | Mainz 05 | 31 | 5 | 13 | 13 | 32 | 49 | -17 | 28 | GGWWG | |
| 17 | Köln | 31 | 4 | 11 | 16 | 24 | 54 | -30 | 23 | GVVWG | |
| 18 | Darmstadt 98 | 31 | 3 | 8 | 20 | 30 | 73 | -43 | 17 | VWVVG |
Top games to watch
Heidenheim vs RB Leipzig - The Red Bulls are currently fourth, level with Dortmund on points but with a better goal difference. This week, Marco Rose's team faces Heidenheim away from home, where the hosts are trying to end the season as higher as possible, almost clear of relegation issues and with a small glimmer of hope when it comes to European tournaments. RB Leipzig claimed a 2-1 win in their previous fixture against Heidenheim this season, and they will surely want to repeat that feat.
Wedstrijdgegevens, uitslag en oorspronkelijke uitzendinformatie
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Union Berlin vs Bayern München - Die Roten lost the title to Bayer Leverkusen, and they must avoid being dropped to third in the event of a loss against Union Berlin, who were unable to repeat their performance from last season and still need points to secure their spot in the Bundesliga for next season. In their recent match this season, Bayern claimed a one-nil win against Berlin, which will surely be a good reference for their fans on what to expect.
Wedstrijdgegevens, uitslag en oorspronkelijke uitzendinformatie
De wedstrijd is afgelopen. Hieronder is de originele live uitzendinformatie voor deze wedstrijd.
Live tv-uitzendingen en streaming in United States
Borussia Dortmund vs Bayer Leverkusen - Xabi Alonso's team will try to keep their unbeaten run in the Bundesliga when they visit Borussia Dortmund, one of the few teams that have been able to snatch points away from the current champions. Both teams get to this game after successfully reaching the semi-finals in their European adventures, which may raise fans' hopes for a good display at Signal Iduna Park. The Aspirins have only won once in their last five trips to visit Dortmund, which could be a sign of things to come on Sunday.
Wedstrijdgegevens, uitslag en oorspronkelijke uitzendinformatie
De wedstrijd is afgelopen. Hieronder is de originele live uitzendinformatie voor deze wedstrijd.
Live tv-uitzendingen en streaming in United States
Bundesliga - Full list of games to watch on April 19-21 2024
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