Ascent or descent: The tricky decision in the 2nd Bundesliga!

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Der 1. FC Köln kämpft um den Aufstieg in die 2. Bundesliga. Aktuelle Tabellenstände und wichtige Spiele im Überblick.
The 1. FC Köln is fighting for promotion to the 2nd Bundesliga. Current table stands and important games at an overview. (Symbolbild/ANAG)

The promotion struggle in the 2nd Bundesliga culminated, and the current table situation is more exciting than ever. Hamburger SV and the 1st FC Köln are fighting for the coveted promotion square. With the HSV in second place and Cologne, top with 58 points, the two traditional clubs are facing decisive match days in the season.

according to NDR on May 10, 2025 2: 1 victory on the 1. FC Nürnberg claimed. This victory was the first game under the new coach Friedhelm Funkel. However, the HSV can take the top of the table in the top game against SSV Ulm next Saturday, provided that the Cologne residents lose in their game against 1. FC Kaiserslautern.

Current table stands

Platz Team Points goals goals
1 1. FC Köln 58 49 38
2 HSV 56 70 40
3 SV Elversberg 55 62 36
4 SC Paderborn 55 56 43
5 Fortuna Düsseldorf 53 55 48
6 1. FC Magdeburg 50 60 50
7 1. FC Kaiserslautern 50 54 50

The table is not only characterized by the promotion candidates, but also by the relegation battle. Eintracht Braunschweig at the bottom of the table must worry about relegation, while FC Schalke is 04 13. And the risk of relegation continues to exist. According to Sport1 increased.

The last game days and their meaning

As the season is coming to an end, all games have an important effects for the teams. The HSV has two games in front of it, including one against SSV Ulm at home and one against Greuther Fürth away. Cologne, on the other hand, has her last chance against Kaiserslautern, a team that still needs important points.

The forecasts show that Cologne's rise could already be determined on Saturday afternoon if pursuers like SV Elversberg or SC Paderborn do not win. The different game outputs can also influence the rise of the HSV, the goal of which is clear: the return to the Bundesliga.

In the middle of these developments, the rise of 1. FC Köln has the potential to significantly influence the seasoning dynamics. Just a few points from the first division, expectations and the pressure increase. The achievements will be decisive for the outcome of the season on the last matchday in combination with the results of the pursuers.

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