2. Bundesliga
The 2. Bundesliga is Germany's second-tier professional football league, sitting below the Bundesliga. It features a mix of historic clubs seeking a return to the top flight and ambitious outfits aiming for promotion, with a highly competitive season and intense promotion battles.
⚡ Balanced, tactically disciplined league known for competitive promotion races and a mix of solid defenses and quick counter-attacks.
📌 Notable Facts
- Founded in 1974 to replace the Regionalliga as the second division.
- Promotion to the Bundesliga involves automatic spots for the top two teams and a playoff for the third-placed team against the Bundesliga's 16th-placed club.
- Serves as a development ground for young players and coaches, with frequent late-season drama.
📊 League Table
| # | Team | M | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 5 | +13 | 47 | |
| 2 | 24 | 14 | 4 | 6 | +13 | 46 | |
| 3 | 24 | 12 | 9 | 3 | +17 | 45 | |
| 4 | 24 | 13 | 6 | 5 | +17 | 45 | |
| 5 | 24 | 13 | 6 | 5 | +12 | 45 | |
| 6 | 24 | 11 | 4 | 9 | +5 | 37 | |
| 7 | 23 | 9 | 7 | 7 | +4 | 34 | |
| 8 | 23 | 8 | 6 | 9 | -2 | 30 | |
| 9 | 23 | 8 | 6 | 9 | -9 | 30 | |
| 10 | 24 | 7 | 8 | 9 | +2 | 29 | |
| 11 | 24 | 8 | 4 | 12 | -11 | 28 | |
| 12 | 24 | 7 | 6 | 11 | +3 | 27 | |
| 13 | 24 | 6 | 7 | 11 | -6 | 25 | |
| 14 | 24 | 6 | 7 | 11 | -6 | 25 | |
| 15 | 23 | 7 | 4 | 12 | -14 | 25 | |
| 16 | 23 | 5 | 8 | 10 | -8 | 23 | |
| 17 | 23 | 7 | 2 | 14 | -10 | 23 | |
| 18 | 24 | 6 | 5 | 13 | -20 | 23 |
Champions / European Qualification
Relegation Zone