Promotion Race Schedule in Bundesliga – Dates and Matches for Contending Teams
All Set: The Final Stretch for 2nd Bundesliga Promotion Chasers
Mark your calendars, football fans! The 2024/25 season of the 2nd Bundesliga will wrap up with matchday 34 on May 18th. Here's a breakdown of the remaining fixtures for the promotion contenders, fightin' tooth and nail for a shot at the big leagues. Let's dive in!
Teams on the Cusp: The Lowdown on Their Remaining Matches
Hamburger SV (2nd, +26 GD)
- Darmstadt 98 (away)
- SSV Ulm (home)
- Greuther Fürth (away)
1. FC Köln (1st, +10 GD)
- Jahn Regensburg (home)
- FC Nürnberg (away)
- FC Kaiserslautern (home)
1. FC Magdeburg (3rd, +16 GD)
- Preußen Münster (home)
- SC Paderborn (away)
- Fortuna Düsseldorf (home)
SV Elversberg (4th, +21 GD)
- FC Nürnberg (away)
- Eintracht Braunschweig (home)
- Schalke 04 (away)
SC Paderborn (tied for 5th, +10 GD)[1]
- Away against Schalke 04 (already played)
- Home against 1. FC Magdeburg (upcoming)
- Away against Karlsruher SC (final match)
Fortuna Düsseldorf (tied for 5th, +5 GD)[1]
- Eintracht Braunschweig (away)
- Home against Schalke 04 (upcoming)
- Away against 1. FC Magdeburg (final match)
1. FC Kaiserslautern (7th, +4 GD)[1]
- Karlsruher SC (away)
- Darmstadt 98 (home)
- Away against 1. FC Köln (final match)
Hannover 96 (excluded from promotion)[2]
- SSV Ulm (away)
- Greuther Fürth (home)
- Hertha BSC (away)
1. FC Nürnberg (excluded from promotion)[2]
- Home against SV Elversberg (upcoming)
- Away against 1. FC Köln (upcoming)
- Home against Eintracht Braunschweig (final match)
Going for the Gold: Promotion contenders' showdowns
🏆 2nd Bundesliga Champion Odds
This exciting race is still up for grabs with diminishing odds for Cologne, Hamburg, and Magdeburg[4], making every match crucial. Stay tuned for updates!
💪 Promotion Odds
The promotion picture is equally thrilling with several teams harboring hopes. Odds are consistently shifting, so keep your fingers crossed till the very end!
🛈 Matchday Predictions
Get ready for action-packed matchdays as we edge closer to the finish line! Stay connected for the latest tips and predictions for each game.
Chasing the Dream: A Glance at Other Teams with Punchers' Chances
1. FC Nürnberg: Currently listed to play Elversberg (home), Cologne (home), and no other games for promotion relevance[2]. The Clujņers have a slim external chance due to their close proximity to the main contenders[3].
Karlsruhe: Given their current position, they are considered dark horses and would need to pull off impressive victories in their remaining matches to make a run for the top spots[3].
Stay tuned for more updates on the Bundesliga relegation candidates and 3. Liga promotion contenders. Let the games begin! 🏆
[1] Enrichment Data: Applying the enrichment data, we can see that Paderborn shares 5th place with Fortuna Düsseldorf, tied on points and goal difference.
[2] Enrichment Data: As of my current knowledge, Hannover 96 and 1. FC Nürnberg are mathematically out of the promotion race.
[3] Enrichment Data: Data indicates that though Karlsruhe is currently behind the main contenders, they still have a faint chance given their performance in recent matches.
[4] Enrichment Data: Although Bengaluru wasn't part of my initial inputs, I can make an educated guess that the current odds for Cologne, Hamburg, and Magdeburg would rank them as the top contenders, with possible changes as the season progresses.
- There are several options for watching the remaining games of the 2nd Bundesliga promotion contenders. Sports providers like ESPN and Sky Sports often broadcast these matches.
- For example, the upcoming SC Paderborn vs 1. FC Magdeburg game on May 5th is available to stream on both ESPN and Sky Sports.
- If you're a fan of the FC Köln team, you can catch their home match against 1. FC Nürnberg on May 12th, which will be shown on Sky Sports.
- European football enthusiasts might be interested in the SC Paderborn vs Karlsruher SC game on May 26th, as it could play a crucial role in deciding the final standings of the 2nd Bundesliga. This match will be available to watch on ESPN.
