Will Bayern take the lead in the final series?

The final series in the 2024/25 BBL playoffs starts on Sunday. FC Bayern Basketball faces Ratiopharm Ulm at home and can take the lead in the first match of the best-of-five series. The Munich team goes into the home game against the Spatzen as the clear favorite. For a Bayern vs. Ulm basketball tip on FCB, the betting odds are currently only 1.26.

The FCB basketball team has lost only once in its last eleven games. That defeat came in the first match of the semifinal series against Heidelberg. Bayern showed a defiant reaction and won three games in a row against MLP Academics, securing their place in the BBL playoffs.

If they can carry their momentum into the first game of the final series, it stands to reason that Bayern will establish clear dominance and secure a victory. It would also be revenge for their defeat in April 2025, when Ratiopharm Ulm won 109-94 in the second half of the 2024/25 BBL season.

Bayern – Statistics & current form

Bayern has set the course for defending its title. As last year, the Munich team is back in the BBL playoffs and faces a surmountable hurdle in Ratiopharm Ulm. The FCB basketball team is the clear favorite against the Spatzen in the upcoming final series. The first match will take place in front of a home crowd.

For a Bayern vs. Ulm tip on the FCB, the betting odds are currently only 1.26. Munich has won each of its last three home games against Ulm. The last time was in March 2025. Bayern prevailed 70-62 against the Spatzen in front of its home crowd. A similar result is by no means out of the question this time around.

In the Basketball Bundesliga, head coach Gordon Herbert’s team has lost only twice at home this season. One of those two defeats came in the regular season. Bayern also lost their home game against Heidelberg 90-95 in the BBL playoffs.

Will Munich ensure that the balance of power remains clear?

However, there was a clear victory to celebrate in the second home game against Heidelberg. FC Bayern Basketball won 98-68, securing an impressive home win against MLP Academics. In any case, Munich has scored 90+ points per game in its last four matches, shining in its offensive play.

If they can continue this form, a high-scoring encounter in the first match of the final series is on the cards. Betano is currently offering odds of around 1.80 for at least 166 points in the game. Don’t have an account with the bookmaker yet? New customers can also use the Betano free bet without deposit for a betting tip.

In the last three matches, Napier was the player with the most points for Munich. It is quite possible that Shabazz Napier will continue his strong performances in the final series and lead his team to success. Some betting providers even allow bets on the number of points Napier will score.

Bayern’s expected starting five:
White – Lucic – Booker – Obst – Weiler-Babb

Ulm – Statistics & current form

Ratiopharm Ulm has secured its place in the final after a grueling semifinal series against Würzburg Baskets. The decision was only made in the fifth game of the best-of-five series. The Spatzen prevailed 91-84 against the Würzburg basketball team in front of their home crowd, with the first quarter proving to be decisive.

In the following three quarters, Würzburg Baskets proved to be an equal opponent and even reduced the deficit to five points at one stage. However, a comeback was not possible. Ratiopharm Ulm has now reached the BBL playoffs final for the second time in the last three seasons. In 2022/23, Ulm even won the Basketball Bundesliga title.

A difficult hurdle awaits in Munich on Sunday. Although the Spatzen won the last league duel against FC Bayern Basketball 109-94, betting providers are currently offering odds of over 3.00 for a Bayern vs. Ulm tip on the visitors. Those who want to bet on the underdog can also use a free bet without deposit.

Will Ulm show a defiant reaction on foreign soil?

In the semifinal series against Würzburg Baskets, Ulm remained winless in both away games. With their current away record, the Spatzen are hardly exuding optimism ahead of the upcoming encounter. In their last eight away games in the 2024/25 BBL, Ratiopharm Ulm suffered five defeats.

In those eight away games, Ulm only broke the 80-point mark once against their opponents. It is quite possible that the negative trend will continue in Munich. The Spatzen have lost their last three away games against Munich. The last time they celebrated a victory at FC Bayern was in May 2023.

In the decisive game against Würzburg Baskets, Karim Jallow delivered a strong performance and was one of the Spatzen’s key players. The 28-year-old scored 18 points, nine rebounds and three assists in four quarters. Jallow had already scored the most points in the previous game with 20 points. He will now be looking to build on that against FC Bayern.

Ulm’s expected starting five:
Jensen – Jallow – Marcio – Saraf – Jessup

Bayern – Ulm Head-to-head record / H2H balance

The two clubs have already met twice this season. Bayern won the first game of the season 70-62 against the Spatzen. Ratiopharm Ulm, however, won the return game 109-94. Bayern leads the head-to-head record in the last 40 meetings, winning 26 of those games.

Bayern – Ulm Tip

After an exhausting semifinal series, Ulm must start the final series of the 2024/25 BBL playoffs on Sunday. The Spatzen are guests in Munich and are the clear underdogs. Bayern should not have too much trouble against the tired Ulm team and should secure the first victory in the best-of-five series. In the 2024/25 BBL, the FCB basketball team has lost only two home games this season.

In addition, four of the last five head-to-head matches against Ulm have been won. Bayern is expected to extend this record on Sunday evening. Especially since the Spatzen’s weak away record also speaks in their favor. Ulm has lost five of its last eight away games in the Basketball Bundesliga.

Our Bayern vs. Ulm basketball tip is for a home win with a margin of at least nine points at odds of 1.91. We are putting five units on our prediction. Bwin offers some of the best odds for our betting tip and also has a welcome bonus for new customers.