The 2025/26 Bundesliga title race: Bayern Munich lead the way, Borussia Dortmund in contention
Bayern Munich are in pole position in the 2025/26 Bundesliga title race, but after dropping points in recent weeks, Borussia Dortmund and Hoffenheim have made up ground. Who will be on top at the end of the season?
Club: Bayern Munich
Position: 1st
Points: 51
Goal difference: +56
Form
The defending champions had what looked to be an unassailable 11-point lead just a couple of weeks ago, but a surprise 2-1 home defeat by Augsburg was followed by a 2-2 draw in Hamburg, meaning their advantage has now been cut to six points.
Next 5 games:
- Hoffenheim (h)
- Leipzig (h, DFB Cup)
- Bremen (a)
- Frankfurt (h)
- Dortmund (a)
Watch: Bayern's Matchday 20 draw in Hamburg
Club: Borussia Dortmund
Position: 2nd
Points: 45
Goal difference: +22
Form
Like Bayern, Dortmund have only lost once in the Bundesliga all season, and are currently 13 games unbeaten in Germany's top flight.
While they haven't always been at their best, they've managed to grind out results, winning five of their last six. How much of an impact will a two-legged UEFA Champions League knockout-phase play-off tie against Atalanta have on their season though?
Next 5 games:
Watch: Dortmund's Matchday 20 win over Heidenheim
Club: Hoffenheim
Position: 3rd
Points: 42
Goal difference: +20
Form
Currently the most in-form team in the Bundesliga, with six wins in their last seven, Hoffenheim are just three points behind Dortmund. With no DFB Cup or European involvement to add to their workload, Christan Ilzer's side can focus solely on domestic matters in the final straight of the season.
Next 5 games:
- Bayern (a)
- Freiburg (h)
- Cologne (a)
- St. Pauli (h)
- Heidenheim (a)
Watch: Hoffenheim's Matchday 20 win over Union Berlin
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