In addition to Bayern Munich and Leverkusen, we also cannot miss Frankfurt who is the mediator of the competition between the two teams. Frankfurt will likely appear more consistent considering their schedule is not included in the Champions League. So this season Frankfurt can focus on maximizing their chances in the Bundesliga. Occupying 2nd position with a small difference from Leverkusen requires Frankfurt to be able to create distance.
Frankfurt is showing some level of commitment and resilience that is giving them an edge in the league this season, I did mentioned before now, it beginning to feel like they are taking over the position of Stuttgart this season, last season Stuttgart was the team who mediated the way Frankfurt is doing and I love the switch in that it's bringing some more competition and giving the feel that we should anticipate more beyond the regular dominance we have been used to in the bundesliga., for me third position is more realistic for Frankfurt.