The 2025/26 Bundesliga title race: Bayern Munich lead the way ahead of Borussia Dortmund
Bayern Munich are in pole position in the 2025/26 Bundesliga title race after beating second-placed Borussia Dortmund in Der Klassiker. Who will be on top at the end of the season?
Bayern are firmly on course to claim a second consecutive Meisterschale, but the title race isn't over just yet...
Club: Bayern Munich
Position: 1st
Points: 67
Goal difference: +68
Form
Bayern's lead was cut to six points following their surprise 2-1 home defeat by Augsburg and the 2-2 draw in Hamburg, but five straight wins - including in Der Klassiker in Dortmund - initially restored their 11-point advantage over second place, which was reduced to nine after their chaotic draw with Bayer Leverkusen.
Next 5 games:
- Union (h)
- Freiburg (a)
- St. Pauli (a)
- VfB Stuttgart (h)
- Mainz (a)
Watch: Bayern's crazy draw with Leverkusen
Club: Borussia Dortmund
Position: 2nd
Points: 58
Goal difference: +29
Form
The odds are against Dortmund, but they'll want to be in a position to take advantage should Bayern - still also competing in the DFB Cup and UEFA Champions League - slip up again during the league run-in.
BVB have only lost twice in the league in 2025/26 - home and away to the defending champions, but seven draws, including a number from winning positions, have proved costly.
Next 5 games:
- Hamburg (h)
- VfB Stuttgart (a)
- Bayer Leverkusen (h)
- Hoffenheim (a)
- Freiburg (h)
Watch: Dortmund beat Augsburg on Matchday 26
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