Bundesliga Betting and Odds at NetBet Sport

The Bundesliga might come in at number four in UEFA’s coefficient rankings, but it is one of the most popular leagues to bet on. The end-to-end style often results in plenty of attacking football, and more importantly, goals. There is perhaps no better place to look out for seven-goal thrillers than German football.

Although Bayern have blitzed the league in the last couple of decades, it does tend to be fairly competitive just below them. Teams such as Dortmund, RB Leipzig, Leverkusen, Frankfurt, and Freiburg all have their eyes set on the Champions League spots. Here’s the ultimate guide to betting on the Bundesliga.

History of the Bundesliga

The Bundesliga was actually only officially created in the early 1960s in an attempt to gel together regional leagues operating across the nation. There were just 16 teams that took part in the first campaign, with FC Koln getting their hands on the first ever trophy in 1964.

It didn’t take long before Bayern entered the fray, coming into their own in the 1970s under legend Franz Beckenbauer. During that decade they claimed three league titles and also achieved success on the continent, winning the European Cup on three occasions.

Bayern’s main rivals Dortmund began making a name for themselves in the 90s, when they won the league twice and won the Champions League. This was also a very important time for German football as a whole, as the reunification of East and West Germany led to the inclusion of teams from the former East Germany in the Bundesliga.

Since the 2000s, Bayern have flexed their muscles. They are the country’s most decorated club with 34 league titles, with the next best 1. FC Nurnberg with nine and Dortmund with eight. Bayern made history in the 2021-22 campaign when they lifted a 10th consecutive league trophy, cementing their spot as the superpower of German football.

The Bundesliga has become known and respected worldwide for its passionate fan culture and impressive stadiums. Many Bundesliga clubs have loyal and enthusiastic fan bases, creating an electric atmosphere during matches. One of the most famous examples of this is Dortmund’s ‘Yellow Wall’.

Bundesliga Betting Tips

Like any sport, it is crucial to make sure you are well-equipped before Bundesliga betting. Here are some things to consider before parting ways with your hard-earned cash.

Research: This is vitally important. Check out team form, key player form, head-to-head, home/away records, injuries, suspensions, and more, all to give yourself the best chance of winning.

Pay Attention to Home and Away Form: Teams can have different performance levels at home and away. Some teams might be particularly strong when playing at home due to the support of their fans, while others might struggle on the road.

Bundesliga Betting Previews and Predictions

If you’re looking to step your Bundesliga betting game up a gear, the NetBet blog is a great resource. Keep a keen eye out for previews of the biggest matches in Germany, as you could benefit from some analysis of form, head-to-head, home/away record, and more. It is perfect for both newbies to Bundesliga betting and those more experienced - it has a little something for everyone!

Live Bundesliga Betting

There is nothing quite like tuning in for Der Klassiker to see whether Dortmund can finally overcome their big rivals Bayern Munich. Well, live betting takes that experience up another notch, adding even more excitement to the live viewing experience. Not only is it additional entertainment, but it also allows you to make more informed betting decisions.

For example, it’s all good and well betting on Harry Kane to score first a couple of hours before kick-off. If he gets injured in the warm-up and can only make the bench… then what? Instead of losing out before the game has even started, you can now wait to see how things pan out on the pitch before betting.

Popular Bundesliga Betting Markets

There are a cracking set of Bundesliga betting markets to choose from at NetBet, of which these are some of the most favoured:

Match Result (1X2): This is the simplest Bundesliga bet and involves backing one of the three possible match outcomes, home win (1), draw (X), or away win (2).

Over/Under Goals: A bet placed on the total number of goals scored in a match. Usually an over/under bet based on NetBet’s set line, ie. over/under 2.5 goals.

Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Here, you predict whether both teams will score at least one goal during the match or not.

Half-Time/Full-Time Result: In this market, you predict the outcome of the match at half-time and full-time. For example, Bayern lead at half-time and win after 90 minutes.