Bundesliga betting

The Bundesliga is Germany's top football league. Eighteen clubs play 34 matches each from August to May, with a winter break in the middle; the bottom two go down directly and the third from bottom plays off against the third-placed team of the 2. Bundesliga.

It has a reputation for open, attacking football and is one of the highest-scoring big leagues, so the goals markets are followed closely.

Markets you usually see

• Match result - home, draw or away after 90 minutes.
• Over / under goals - usually around two and a half goals.
• Both teams to score - yes or no.
• Handicap and double chance on most matches.

Questions people ask

Is stoppage time counted?

Yes - the 90 minutes include the time added on at the end of each half. Extra time and penalties, in the few games that have them, are not counted in the match result.

How does relegation work in the Bundesliga?

The bottom two clubs go down; the club in 16th plays a two-legged play-off against the third-placed club of the 2. Bundesliga.

More leagues: Premier League, LaLiga, Serie A.