As October 2025 unfolds, the Bundesliga is set for an early test of strength as the top four teams prepare to face off. These matches offer a critical opportunity for the in-form sides to assess their standing against reigning champions Bayern Munich.

Key Matchups

The weekend features two high-stakes encounters:

• Borussia Dortmund vs. RB Leipzig: Second meets third in a clash at Signal Iduna Park.
• Eintracht Frankfurt vs. Bayern Munich: Leaders Bayern travel to face fourth-placed Frankfurt. The match will take place on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Deutsche Bank Park.

Bayern Munich's Dominance

Bayern Munich has started the season in exceptional form, winning all nine of their matches across all competitions. Spearheaded by Harry Kane, who has scored 17 goals in those nine matches, Bayern's attack has been relentless. In the Bundesliga, Kane has already tallied 10 goals in just five games. Bayern Munich has won their first five Bundesliga games and currently hold a mind-blowing goal difference of 22:3. The last time Bayern had such a run was in the 2012-13 season, when they won the treble.

However, captain Joshua Kimmich attributes their success to hard work and unity within the squad, dismissing any talk of luck.

Eintracht Frankfurt's Challenge

Eintracht Frankfurt, despite a recent 5-1 defeat to Atletico Madrid in the Champions League, has a strong home record against Bayern. In their past four home matches against the Bavarians, they've secured three wins and one draw. Inconsistency has been an issue for Frankfurt, particularly in defense, where they have conceded 12 goals. One thing to note is that Can Uzun has been the most impressive player so far, scoring in all of Eintracht Frankfurt's Bundesliga games this season.

Borussia Dortmund vs. RB Leipzig

Borussia Dortmund enters their match against RB Leipzig with confidence, especially after a 4-1 victory against Athletic Club in the Champions League. Dortmund is currently second in the league. Meanwhile, RB Leipzig has recovered from an opening-day defeat to Bayern Munich and are on a four-match winning streak.

Bundesliga Form and Key Players

• Borussia Dortmund: Dortmund has been in good form securing four clean sheets in five Bundesliga matches. Serhou Guirassy leads Dortmund's attack, with four goals in four league games.
• RB Leipzig: After losing their opening Bundesliga game against Bayern Munich, RB Leipzig has made a strong comeback. Romulo has been a key player for Leipzig, contributing three goals in five Bundesliga appearances.
• Bayer Leverkusen: Bayer Leverkusen's recent results show a team in good form, with two wins and two draws in their last five matches.

Other Bundesliga Updates

• The 2025-26 Bundesliga season began on August 22, 2025, and will conclude on May 16, 2026.
• Key dates to note are the international breaks between 6-14 October and 10-18 November.
• Bayern Munich is the defending champion.
• Hamburger SV and 1. FC Köln returned to the Bundesliga after seven and one year absences, respectively.
• Thomas Müller recently set a new German trophy milestone with the Vancouver Whitecaps.

Predictions

• One source predicts Eintracht Frankfurt 2-3 Bayern Munich.
• One source predicts Bayer 04 Leverkusen 3-1 FC Union Berlin.
• One source predicts a 2-2 draw between Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig.

These upcoming matches will provide a clearer picture of the Bundesliga title race and the contenders who can challenge Bayern Munich's dominance.