Bundesliga predicted lineups 2026/27: Matchday 1 starting XIs | OneFootball

With the 2026/27 Bundesliga season getting closer, we take a look at the predicted lineups for Matchday 1 of the new campaign.

Of course, it's still early days, and the predicted starting XIs will be updated regularly ahead of the season opener between Bayern Munich and VfB Stuttgart on August 28, as the 18 clubs continue their preparations, make moves in the transfer market, deal with injuries and finalise their squad decisions.

Take a look at our Bundesliga predicted lineups for Matchday 1 below.

Bundesliga Predicted Lineups 2026/27: Matchday 1 Starting XIs

Friday, August 28 – 20:30 CET

Bayern Munich vs. VfB Stuttgart predicted lineups 

Saturday, August 29 – 15:30 CET

Elversberg vs. Bayer Leverkusen predicted lineups

FC Köln vs. TSG Hoffenheim predicted lineups

Mainz vs. Paderborn predicted lineups

RB Leipzig vs. Gladbach predicted lineups

Union Berlin vs. Eintracht Frankfurt predicted lineups

Saturday, August 29 – 18:30 CET

Borussia Dortmund vs. Hamburger SV predicted lineups

Sunday, August 30 – 15:30 CET

Freiburg vs. Werder Bremen predicted lineups

Sunday, August 30 – 17:30 CET

Augsburg vs. Schalke 04 predicted lineups