How many goals will FC Bayern score without Robert Lewandowski, who will save Hertha from the relegation battle this time? Which club surprises, which disappoints? 18 theses before the start of the season that don't necessarily have to happen that way.
FC Bayern: title and goals without Lewandowski - and then comes Kane!
The goal guarantee is gone - but the goal machine keeps running. Sadio Mané and Co. lead Munich to their eleventh championship title in a row and celebrate the double after winning the cup. Things are going better in the Champions League than last time. The semi-final against Robert Lewandowski's Barça hurts. Bayern continue to upgrade with top England striker Kane.
Borussia Dortmund: Fewer goals conceded - but still not 1st place!
Thanks to the commitment of national defenders Niklas Süle and Nico Schlotterbeck, Borussia gains stability in defense and closes the gap to Bayern. But the great longing for a championship title remains unfulfilled this time.
Bayer Leverkusen: Schick becomes top scorer!
Last year he was number two behind Robert Lewandowski and ahead of Erling Haaland, who had been injured for a long time. Patrik Schick himself was out for a while. There were 24 goals in 27 missions. Now Lewandowski and Haaland are gone, Schick is in top form and Bayer continues to play offensively - that has to be the top scorer.
RB Leipzig: Silva and Werner become the Bundesliga dream duo!
The DFB Cup winner mixes up the opposing defenses with the dream duo André Silva and Timo Werner (transfer pending) and Christopher Nkunku who whirls behind them. Suddenly there are problems with defensive behavior. And that's why it won't work again with the first championship title.
1. FC Union Berlin: Union is taking a break in Europe!
After two years with European football, the Köpenicker will not make it this season. The upheaval in the squad succeeds again, but the competition is too big. However, the Irons have nothing to do with relegation and remain number one in the capital.
SC Freiburg: European Cup again in tranquil Breisgau!
The standard strength takes the sports club back to Europe. Also thanks to the fine crosses from Vincenzo Grifo, the Breisgauer scored 24 times in the previous season from dead balls. With newcomer Ritsu Doan, the cup finalist has another option. As a result, the standards will play an even more important role.
1. FC Köln: The FC crashes, but does not get off!
Many in Cologne still think of the last European Cup season with horror. Not only did FC survive the preliminary round in the Europa League, they crashed completely, especially in the league. And after a really bad preliminary round and a slightly better second half, we had to go to the 2nd league. FC is too strong for that this time, but it won't be able to hold its own in the European Cup regions.
FSV Mainz 05: The relegation battle is not an issue!
The Rheinhessen consolidate in the lower middle of the table. Coach Bo Svensson's team has nothing to do with the relegation battle in this round either. The class is (still) missing for a leap up.
TSG Hoffenheim: Europe is just a dream again!
Even with the new trainer André Breitenreiter, the Kraichgauer miss the entry into an international competition. As in the previous season, the consistency is missing to be at the forefront.
Borussia Mönchengladbach: guesswork with the new coach!
In the year of the proclaimed transition, any better placement than the last tenth place would be a success. New coach Daniel Farke is doing well, but the team needs time to find the rhythm!
Eintracht Frankfurt: The Hessians inspire with DFB returnees Götze!
After the Europa League triumph, Eintracht also provided lavish football parties on their debut in the Champions League and, thanks to the qualitatively improved squad, secured another international starting place via the Bundesliga. Former world champion Mario Götze directs it and is rewarded with a comeback in the national team.
VfL Wolfsburg: Niko Kovac leads Wolfsburg back up!
VfL will again play for the European Cup places. Because if anyone can solve the big problems of the past season, it's Niko Kovac. The new coach stands for hunger for success and discipline. That's exactly what the Wolfsburg had recently lost.
VfL Bochum: It's getting tight in the Ruhr area!
In the second year after the first division return, VfL has to tremble seriously. The second year after promotion is traditionally difficult for many clubs. The departure of some top performers does not make work easier for coach Thomas Reis.
FC Augsburg: No relegation battle under Maassen!
There is a spirit of optimism in Augsburg. With new coach Enrico Maaßen, the trembling FCA is finally playing a carefree season. It's not enough for a Europa League participation like under Markus Weinzierl in 2015, but this time the Fuggerstadt team have nothing to do with the relegation battle.
VfB Stuttgart: Job guarantee for Matarazzo!
Pellegrino Matarazzo has nothing to worry about when it comes to his job this season. Although VfB had to tremble about staying in the league until the end of last season, sports director Sven Mislintat did not allow any discussion about the coach. And it will stay that way. Stuttgart's former ejection seat is stable.
Hertha BSC: Black also has a hard time on the Spree!
New coach, new president, old suffering. Hertha BSC will also have a regular place in the lower regions of the tableau this season. Coach Sandro Schwarz has to create a team structure - his predecessors had failed in this task. But the former Mainzer can be expected to do that.
FC Schalke 04: Schalke remains first class!
Despite all the euphoria of the fans about the quick return to the Bundesliga, the Revierclub is facing a difficult season. But there is a happy ending in the fight to stay in the class of the team, which has been strengthened with eleven newcomers.
Werder Bremen: The ex-champion is now one of the little ones!
The four-time German champion and former Champions League permanent guest is only a small fish in the Bundesliga. If Werder and SC Freiburg want to get the same player, Bremen no longer have a chance. Nevertheless, they will keep the class because the Bundesliga returnees Werder 2022 are stronger than the Bundesliga relegated Werder 2021.
