ACROSS THE CONTINENT returns with our 4th league preview – and this time we're heading over to Germany to take a look at the BUNDESLIGA.

We begin by getting the Bayern and Dortmund plaudits out of the way, including complimenting Dortmund's summer business, before delving into teams we like and dislike.

In the segment, we ask the hard questions. Can new coaches in Leipzig and Leverkusen put the pieces together in time to challenge for Champions League? Is Mainz's attack really this good? And is Gadblach destined for a relegation battle (recorded before the sacking of their coach)?

Naturally, we're aligned on two of our favorites German clubs of late, Stuttgart and Freiburg. What makes them such models of consistency?

Then we discuss the three promoted teams, including Elversberg's dream start to their first ever top flight campaign and Paderborn and Schalke's chances of survival. We also debate which established sides might find themselves in trouble come next spring.

Finally, we reveal our official table predictions for the year and wonder who the hell Vincent Kompany's stylist is.

Cheers to Vincent Kompany and Miron Muslić!

Chapters:

00:00 – the start

06:16 – Bayern & Dortmund

10:41 – teams we're out on

22:40 – teams we're in on

31:57 – promoted teams & relegation candidates

43:04 – official table predictions