The 1998-99 campaign for 1860 Munich, under the fiery leadership of Werner Lorant, continued the upward trajectory of Die Löwen in the Bundesliga as they secured a respectable 9th-place finish. The striking prowess was led by the center-forward Bernd Hobsch, whose 12 goals in the league proved a key component of their stable mid-table standing. It was a season of consolidation and growth, marking the penultimate step before the club's iconic fourth-place finish and a brief, memorable return to European competition.