Germany. 2. Bundesliga: Germany's second tier pre-match
Germany. 2. Bundesliga is the 2. Bundesliga, the level directly below the Bundesliga. Eighteen clubs play thirty-four matchdays in 2026-27.
3rd takes on a top-flight club
Whoever finishes first or second is promoted without a play-off. The club in 3rd gets one more chance: a two-match play-off against the Bundesliga's 16th.
Place | Where it leads |
|---|---|
1st and 2nd | Straight into the Bundesliga |
3rd | Home-and-away play-off against the top flight's 16th |
Matchdays | 34 |
The line sets out Germany. 2. Bundesliga round by round: for each fixture, the time, the matchday and three base prices, W1, draw and W2. Opening the fixture reveals double chance, the 1X2 + Each Team To Score combinations and a search-by-market field.
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Germany. 2. Bundesliga: questions
Who does the Germany. 2. Bundesliga 3rd play in the play-off?
The Bundesliga's 16th, over two matches.
How many matchdays does Germany. 2. Bundesliga have?
Thirty-four, for eighteen clubs.