Overview

• The first leg of the Bundesliga relegation playoffs ended in a 2:2 draw, with Elversberg surrendering a 2:0 lead to Heidenheim.
• Elversberg hosts the second leg in their Ursapharm-Arena, seeking a historic first promotion to the Bundesliga.
• Heidenheim, aiming to retain their Bundesliga status, hopes to leverage a psychological edge gained from their first-leg comeback.
• VfB Stuttgart secured the DFB-Pokal with a 4:2 win over Arminia Bielefeld, earning a Europa League spot for next season.
• Lower league teams like TSV Eching, SpVgg Zolling, and TSV Neuried face confirmed relegations, reshaping regional football dynamics.