The Bundesliga is the top-division tournament in German football.

The competition was founded in 1962, while the first season began in 1963. The Bundesliga replaced the German national championship, which was the first tournament in German football history.

The German national championship, which was founded in 1903 and ran for a period of 60 years, was a knockout competition contested between winners of each of the country's top regional leagues.

The founding member teams of the Bundesliga are 1860 Munich, Cologne, Borussia Dortmund, Eintracht Braunschweig, Eintracht Frankfurt, Hamburg, Hertha Berlin, Kaiserslautern, Karlsruhe, Preußen Munster, MSV Duisburg, Nuremberg, Saarbrücken, Schalke, VfB Stuttgart and Werder Bremen.

Besides the Bundesliga which operated in West Germany, the DDR-Oberliga was the top-level football league in Soviet-controlled East Germany. Following the reunification of Germany, the Bundesliga became the national league of the country.

The Bundesliga started out as a 16-team tournament but would soon expand to 18 teams from 1965. In a one-off event, the league played the 1991-92 season with 20 teams following the reunification but would return to its 18-side format in the following campaign.

There has been 12 different winners of the Bundesliga since its inception in 1963.

Who won the first Bundesliga?

FC Koln, or FC Cologne in English, won the first-ever Bundesliga season in 1963-64. The Billy Goats maintained a six-point advantage over second-placed Meidericher SV (39) and scored in each of the 30 league games played in the inaugural edition.

Karl-Heinz Thielen (16 goals) and Christian Müller (15 goals) finished as the top-scorers for the team in the championship-winning season.

Who has won the most Bundesliga titles?

Bayern Munich lead the Bundesliga winners list with 32 titles. The Bavarians won their maiden Meisterschale in the 1968-69 season, with an eight-point cushion and legendary forward Gerd Muller contributing 30 goals.

The Bavarians recently claimed the Bundesliga 2022-23 title, with two matches to spare. In doing so, Bayern have now won the German championship a record 11 times in a row. The run began in 2012-13 under the management of Jupp Heynckes.

Bundesliga winners list 

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Author: William Paul

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Matchday 32 of Bundesliga 2022-23 pits Borussia Dortmund against Borussia Monchengladbach in the Borussen derby on Saturday, May 13. 

The match will be held at Dortmund’s Signal Iduna Park Stadium and it is slated to get underway at 10:00 PM IST.

DOR vs MOB Dream 11 prediction for Bundesliga 2022-23

Dortmund head into this fixture with a great record against their opponents at home having won 16 of their last 17 competitive clashes, including each of the last nine encounters.

That said, it’s worth pointing out that Dortmund lost their previous fixture to Monchengladbach in Bundesliga 2022-23. However, they cannot afford another slip-up come Saturday against the same opponents as they look to keep the pressure on league leader Bayern Munich, who have 65 points from 31 games - one point more than Dortmund.

With just three games left in the league campaign, Bundesliga 2022-23 is likely to go down to the wire as Dortmund looks to hunt down Munich. With so much at stake and vociferous home support on their side, Dortmund seems likely to edge the contest and claim all three points.

DOR vs MOB Dream11 team tips for Bundesliga 2022-23

Top tip: Best forward - Marcus Thuram

The joint-second highest goal-scorer in Bundesliga 2022-23, Marcus Thuram will be looking to add to his 13 strikes this season against Dortmund. The Monchengladbach forward has 16 goals and six assists across competitions and is capable of finding the back of the net against any opposition, making him a player worth having in any football fantasy team.

Top tip: Best midfielder - Jude Bellingham

Jude Bellingham is one of the most sought-after talents in world football at the moment. The English midfielder has 13 goals and seven assists in all competitions, which goes to highlight what a big threat he could pose to Monchengladbach’s defence. Capable of contributing in defence as well, Bellingham makes for a wise choice to have in any fantasy football team.

Top tip: Best defender - Raphael Guerreiro

One of the most attacking fullbacks in the game today, having Raphael Guerreiro as a defender in your fantasy football team is an absolute no-brainer. A solid defender who puts a shift in, the Portuguese fullback is capable of contributing in both ends of the pitch as his 12 Bundesliga assists this season shows. Overall, he has notched up five goals and 14 assists in all competitions.

Top tip: Best goalkeeper - Jonas Omlin

Having Monchengladbach custodian Jonas Omlin in your fantasy football team is likely to fetch you points going by the assumption that he’ll be the busier of the two goalkeepers and as a result get you more points through his saves. After joining Monchengladbach earlier this year, Omlin has been somewhat of a steadying presence in goal and has kept four clean sheets in the league. 

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German heavyweights Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund will lock horns in the latest edition of Der Klassiker - Germany’s biggest football game - at the Allianz Arena in Munich. This clash will be a top-of-the-table encounter in Bundesliga 2022-23 and the match will start at 10:00 PM IST on Saturday, April 1.

Saturday’s Der Klassiker will be the first match for former Dortmund head coach Thomas Tuchel as Bayern’s new manager after Bayern Munich sacked Ex-manager Julian Nagelsmann during the international break.

BAY vs DOR Dream 11 prediction for Bundesliga 2022-23

Dortmund is at the summit of the 2022-23 Bundesliga standings with 53 points after 25 games, whereas Bayern trail Die Borussen by one point having managed 52 points from 25 matches. A win would see Bayern leapfrog Dortmund in the standings, while a Die Borussen victory would give them a four-point lead in the points table.

Die Borussen have four wins and a draw in their last five league games, while the Bavarians have won three and lost two of their five previous league outings. The head-to-head in all competitions gives Bavarians the edge in this encounter.

Out of the 132 Der Klassikers so far, Bayern has won 67 and Dortmund has won 34, while there have also been 31 draws. With a new manager on the bench, a bounce can be expected for the players, which is why Bayern are slight favourites to win this clash.

BAY vs DOR Dream11 team tips for Bundesliga 2022-23

Top tip: Best forward - Sadio Mane

After not always being on the same page as former Bayern manager Nagelsmann, expect Sadio Mane to prove a point under the tutelage of Thomas Tuchel. Mane has scored 11 goals and provided five assists in all competitions so far. With the full backing of the manager, expect Mane to kick on and have a strong end to the season, starting with Saturday’s top-of-the-table clash.

Top tip: Best midfielder - Jamal Musiala

A prodigious talent with unfathomable potential, having Jamal Musiala in your fantasy football team is a no-brainer. The young German international has 15 goals and 12 assists in all competitions, including 11 goals and nine assists in the Bundesliga. A threat whenever on the ball, Musiala is likely to make his presence felt against Dortmund.

Top tip: Best defender - Raphael Guerreiro

A reliable defensive presence and a livewire while bombing forward as a left-back, Dortmund’s Raphael Guerreiro makes for a smart addition to your fantasy team. He can defend when called upon and is a huge threat in attack as his 11 assists in all competitions, including nine in the Bundesliga demonstrate. He’s also netted thrice in the Bundesliga and twice in the UEFA Champions League this season.

Top tip: Best goalkeeper - Alexander Meyer

Alexander Meyer has enjoyed plenty of game time as Dortmund custodian of late, and he can expect another challenging outing against Bayern on Saturday. Even though he’s kept just three clean sheets in all competitions, Meyer doesn’t concede many and can be expected to make his fair share of fine saves against the Bavarians, making him a wise pick for your fantasy football team.

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Rivals Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund are all set to square off in the latest installment of Der Klassiker - German football’s biggest game - in a top-of-the-table clash in Bundesliga 2022-23. The match will begin at 10:00 PM IST on Saturday, April 1.

Dortmund is on top of the Bundesliga 2022-23 standings with 53 points from 25 games, while Bayern is one point behind the table-toppers with 52 points in 25 matches.

Needless to say, the upcoming Der Klassiker could have a massive say in the Bundesliga title race. A win for Bayern would see them leapfrog Dortmund in the standings, while a Die Borussen victory will help them extend their lead to four points on top of the table.

The earlier meeting between these two rivals in Bundesliga 2022-23 ended in a 2-2 draw in October last year.

The upcoming clash though is likely to be more pivotal in the title race. Furthermore, Saturday’s faceoff between these two sides will be the first match for Thomas Tuchel as Bayern’s new head coach after the Bavarians sacked former manager Julian Nagelsmann over the international break.

Tuchel, who was manager of Die Borussen from 2015 to 2017 and won the 2016-17 DFB Pokal with them, can expect a tough outing in what will be his first appearance in the Allianz Arena as Bayern manager.

As far as head-to-head between these teams is concerned, there have been 132 Der Klassikers so far in all competitions.

Bayern Munich has won 67 of these encounters, while Dortmund has 34 Der Klassikers triumphs under their belt. There have also been 31 draws between these sides.

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Borussia Dortmund will square off against arch-rivals Bayern Munich in the first Der Klassiker of the season in Bundesliga 2022-23 at the Signal Iduna Park on Saturday, October 8. The match will kick off at 10:00 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).

Under manager Edin Terzić, Borussia Dortmund head into the German Clasico high on confidence after securing an impressive 4-1 victory against La Liga outfit Sevilla in their Group G encounter in the UEFA Champions League in their last game. With six points from three matches, Dortmund are currently placed second in the Group G standings, three points behind table-toppers Manchester City.

However, Dortmund suffered a 2-3 defeat at the hands of Koln in their last Bundesliga fixture last Saturday. The Die Borussen have registered five wins and three defeats in the Bundesliga this season and are currently placed fourth in the standings with 15 points from eight matches.

On the other hand, reigning Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich thrashed Czech side Viktoria Plzen 5-0 in their Group C encounter of the ongoing UCL on Tuesday.

Leroy Sane netted a brace while Serge Gnabry, Sadio Mane and Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting added one goal each to secure a dominating victory in the Champions League. With three wins on the trot in Group C, Bayern are currently leading the standings with nine points.

Meanwhile, Julian Nagelsmann’s Bayern have been inconsistent in the Bundesliga. With four wins, three draws and one defeat, the Bavarians are third on the Bundesliga standings, one spot ahead of rivals Dortmund due to a superior goal difference.

Bayern ended their four-match winless run in the Bundesliga with a 4-0 win over Bayern Leverkusen in their last outing on Saturday. 

Borussia Dortmund vs Bayern Munich head-to-head

Bayern Munich have a dominant head-to-head record against Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga, winning 53 of the 108 matches that they have played so far. Dortmund have managed just 26 victories. 29 matches have ended in draws.

The last time these two sides clashed in the Bundesliga, Bayern secured a 3-1 win over their arch-rivals at the Allianz Arena earlier in April.

Overall, Bayern have won 66 of the 133 matches in the Der Klassiker that they have clashed so far. Dortmund have registered 33 victories while 34 matches have ended in stalemates. 

Furthermore, Bayern are currently on an eight-match winning streak against Dortmund across all competitions and will start as overwhelming favourites.

Borussia Dortmund vs Bayern Munich Bundesliga 2022-23 probable XIs

Borussia Dortmund playing XI (probable): Gregor Kobel (goalkeeper); Thomas Meunier, Mats Hummels, Nico Schlotterbeck, Raphael Guerreiro; Jude Bellingham, Emre Can, Salih Özcan; Karim Adeyemi, Julian Brandt, Donyell Malen

Bayern Munich playing XI (probable): Manuel Neuer (goalkeeper); Benjamin Pavard, Dayot Upamecano, Matthijs de Ligt, Alphonso Davies; Marcel Sabitzer, Leon Goretzka; Leroy Sane, Jamal Musiala, Sadio Mane; Serge Gnabry

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Gameweek 6 of Bundesliga 2022-23 will witness RB Leipzig (LEP) crossing swords with Borussia Dortmund (DOR) at the Red Bull Arena Leipzig on Saturday. The match will kick off from 7:30 PM IST.

LEP vs DOR Dream11 prediction for Bundesliga 2022-23

Both sides have made contrasting starts to their Bundesliga 2022-23 campaigns. While Dortmund have begun well and find themselves second in the standings with 12 points from five games, Leipzig have had a stuttering start and are in the 11th spot with five points from as many games.

Leipzig, though, will have the home advantage and they will be hoping that their support can give them the added boost needed to get the better of a confident-looking Dortmund team. Die Borussen, in fact, will be confident after a 3-0 win over Copenhagen in midweek and are likely to just about shade the contest on Saturday based on their current form. 

LEP vs DOR Dream11 team tips for Bundesliga 2022-23

Top tip: Best forward

One of the most exciting forwards in Europe at the moment, Christopher Nkunku possesses a massive threat to the opposition defences and is likely to be on the scoresheet against Dortmund. The French striker has netted four times already in the league and has found the back of the net six times across all competitions this season. Capable of linking up and providing assists as well, one must find a spot for him as a forward in your fantasy football team.

Top tip: Best midfielder

Borussia Dortmund legend Marco Reus can be a wise midfield pick for your fantasy team. Technically gifted and great from set-pieces, Reus is Dortmund’s most creative outlet. He’s already scored thrice and provided three assists across competitions this season, making him a valuable addition to your fantasy team.

Top tip: Best defender and goalkeeper

Leipzig’s right-back Benjamin Henrichs could be a wise choice for a defender in your fantasy football team. A versatile defender who can slot in anywhere across the backline, Henrichs offers both security at the back and an attacking presence while going forward. A competitive player, he’s won more than 50 duels in the league and even has an assist, making him a worthwhile investment for your backline.

Leipzig’s goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi will likely be in the thick of the action, given the nature of his team’s fragile defence of late. The Hungarian custodian will, in all probability, be in the line of fire which could lead to multiple saves and, as a result, help you score loads of fantasy points.

LEP vs DOR probable playing XI

LEP playing XI (probable): Gulacsi (GK); Gvardiol, Simakan, Orban, Raum, Henrichs; Kampl, Laimer, Olmo; Werner, Nkunku

DOR playing XI (probable): Meyer (GK); Meunier, Sule, Schlotterbeck, Guerreiro; Bellingham, Ozcan, Reus, Brandt, Hazard; Modeste

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SC Freiburg (FRB) host Borussia Dortmund (DOR) in matchday 2 of the Bundesliga 2022-23 season at Europa-Park Stadion in the early hours of Saturday, August 13. The match will start at 12:00 AM IST.

FRB vs DOR Dream11 prediction

Both Freiburg and Dortmund have made a winning start to the new Bundesliga season. While the former walked out 4-0 victorious against Augsburg away from home, Dortmund defeated Bayer Leverkusen 1-0 in their season opener.

Freiburg have a good enough roster at their disposal and while one can expect this to be a close encounter. The home advantage could give Christian Streich’s men the edge over Dortmund on matchday 2.

FRB vs DOR Dream11 team tips for Bundesliga 2022-23

Top tip: Best forward

New signing Michael Gregoritsch of Freiburg made a dream start to his new life at the club, scoring the opening goal for his team on his competitive debut. The pockets of spaces he exploited were pure delight and Dortmund will have to be on their toes to stop the 28-year-old from scoring again.

Top tip: Best midfielder

Selected by 87.4 per cent of fantasy users, Dortmund captain Marco Reus is an outright pick for a midfielder. The 33-year-old veteran scored his team’s only goal against Leverkusen and will be an obvious threat on Saturday.

Top tip: Best defender and goalkeeper

Thanks to his sheer attacking instincts and tight defensive capabilities, Dortmund defender Raphael Guerreiro is our pick for this position. The Portugal international tallied 52 fantasy points in the opening game which came after he completed 31 passes, created two scoring chances and won two tackles. 

Given the current run of form, our recommendation for a goalkeeper would be Mark Flekken of Freiburg since the team is more likely to keep a clean sheet. Furthermore, his ability to make spectacular saves would benefit the fantasy managers a lot too.

FRB vs DOR probable playing XI

FRB playing XI (probable): Mark Flekken (goalkeeper); Kiliann Sildillia, Matthias Ginter, Philipp Lienhart, Christian Gunter (captain); Maximilian Eggestein, Nicolas Hofler; Ritsu Doan, Roland Sallai, Vincenzo Grifo; Michael Gregoritsch

DOR playing XI (probable): Gregor Kobel (goalkeeper); Thomas Meunier, Mats Hummels, Nico Schlotterbeck, Raphael Guerreiro; Mahmoud Dahoud, Marco Reus, Jude Bellingham; Karim Adeyemi, Youssoufa Moukoko, Donyell Malen

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