What is the 2. Bundesliga season format?

Eighteen clubs play a 34-match double round-robin schedule from late July through May with a midwinter break. Three points are awarded for a win and goal difference breaks ties before head-to-head metrics.

Where can I follow 2. Bundesliga live scores?

Each fixture on SoccerPapi links to a dedicated match center with live scores, lineups, substitutions and minute-by-minute events so you can keep up with the promotion race.

2. Bundesliga - Matches, Standings & Stats

Q: How does 2. Bundesliga promotion work?

The top two finishers are promoted directly to the Bundesliga, while third place enters a two-legged play-off against the Bundesliga's 16th-place club. The aggregate winner claims a top-flight spot for the following season.

Q: How are relegation spots decided?

The bottom two clubs are relegated automatically to the 3. Liga. The team in 16th enters a relegation play-off with the 3. Liga's third-place finisher for the final berth in the next 2. Bundesliga season.

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About the 2. Bundesliga

Germany's second tier blends fallen giants with hungry newcomers, so even Friday-night fixtures feel like cup ties. Tight sightlines and sold-out terraces keep the pressure dialed up from August through the late-spring sprint.

Average crowds often top 30,000 when historic clubs like Hamburg, Schalke or Köln chase promotion.
A lengthy winter pause lets sporting directors reset squads, producing sharp swings in pressing and set-piece data—track them in Top Stats.
The playoff vs. the Bundesliga's 16th-place side frequently flips the final table, making two-league scouting essential.

Use this hub to contrast period-by-period form, midweek travel miles and which breakout forwards are ready for Bundesliga defenses.

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#	Team	P	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts	Form

Best Attack (GF)

Best Defense (fewest GA)

Best Goal Difference

Home Fortresses

Road Warriors

Hottest Form (last 5)

Points Per Match

Lowest GA per Match

Top Scorers

Top Assists

Most Yellow Cards

Most Red Cards

Most Shots on Target

Most Key Passes

Most Minutes Played

Most Penalty Goals

2. Bundesliga FAQ

How does 2. Bundesliga promotion work?

The champion and runner-up move straight into the Bundesliga. Third place takes on the Bundesliga's 16th-place finisher over two legs, with the aggregate winner earning the final top-flight berth.

What is the 2. Bundesliga schedule?

The campaign typically kicks off in late July and runs through May. Clubs pause in mid-December for a winter break that restarts in early January before the sprint to the finish.

How are relegation spots decided?

The bottom two clubs fall automatically to the 3. Liga. The team in 16th enters a relegation play-off with the 3. Liga’s third-place side to decide who stays up.

Where can I see live scores and lineups?

Tap any fixture on this page to open the dedicated match center, featuring minute-by-minute events, live lineups, substitutions and player form.

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