​Bundesliga Predictions For The 2026/27 Season – Champions And Relegation ContendersBy Ben McFadyean.Interest in the German top tier was up last season after Bayern Munich’s unstoppable run. At the same time, BVB returned to form, finishing in second, while RB Leipzig once more showed they are ready to challenge, finishing in third place. As a result, there’s an expectation that this season may open doors to more surprises. If so, count us in. But before that, here are our Bundesliga predictions for season 2026/27; let’s go!1. FC Bayern MünchenThe unbeaten record of the Leverkusen team that led to their first-ever title in 2024 put the German league right back on the map. Bayern fans, however, were baying to see a return to the routine of winning, and in spite of the uncertainty of an unproven coach from a Championship team in the form of Vincent Kompany, the Manchester City legend has proven them all wrong.Harry Kane, once more in 25/26, has been an outstanding success with 61 goals, to add to the 38 he scored in his opening season. The England captain is much more than just a goal scorer; he is now a commanding presence at the club.Manuel Neuer will retire at the end of the season and will need replacing; Leon Goretzka has left, and João Palhinha and Leroy Sane continue to be unsettled. The outlook, however, remains good and the side can count on an outstanding balance of talents and highly experienced players.The reinforcement of Nathaniel Brown from Eintracht Frankfurt adds significantly at the heart of defence, while Ismael Saibari was among PSV Eindhoven’s leading players and adds significantly in midfield. Watch out also for highly-rated attacking midfield talent 2-time Senegal international Bara Sapoko Ndiaye.A question mark, however, remains about transfer policy. Sporting director Max Eberl remains under fire, and there is growing dissatisfaction with the lack of progress this summer in particular. The need to replace Neuer is at the top of his list, with Sven Ulreich also turning 38 later this season.There is also a need for reinforcements at centre-back; Dayot Upamecano can look world-class one week and shaky the next. Kim Min-Jae, in turn, has also not lived up to expectations. Eberl has also come under fire for missing key targets Florian Wirtz and Bradley Barcola, and he will need to deliver to keep the side at the top.With Kompany, the club have a proven force at the helm, and they remain the side with the most unmatched squad depth in the top tier, but the competition does not sleep, and this season could be a bigger challenge for the Belgian than many expect.2. Borussia DortmundBVB’s world-class scouting operation was improved following the departure of Sebastian Kehl, who was replaced by rising star in German football management, Ole Book, who led SV Elversberg from the Regionalliga to the Bundesliga.Critics have argued that with Karim Adeyemi, BVB has let go of one of the best attacking players the club has had si