The former Bayern and Germany midfielder believes newly promoted Hamburg and Cologne could struggle despite their famous names.
"The two promoted teams will have it difficult," Strunz told Football Presse.
"Hamburg and Cologne are big names, but Hamburg were in the second division for seven years."
Strunz says the financial reality is unforgiving.
"Despite the name, they are not set up like established Bundesliga clubs such as Augsburg, Mainz or Union Berlin."
He also pointed to managerial inexperience.
"Both have coaches who do not know the Bundesliga."
And then there is the pressure.
"In both cities the media environment is very demanding."
But he warned fans not to assume the danger stops there.
"Every year there is a club that suddenly finds itself in trouble. Last year it was Hoffenheim."
"And I expect that again this season. A club with a big name fighting to survive."
Big badge.
Big pressure.
No guarantees.