Germany League - 2nd Bundesliga Prediction Thread

[mv1986]

As the day goes on. The Bundesliga is becoming more competitive. Schalke, who are fifth in the points table, are just 4 points apart from Pauli at the top of the points table. The point table can change at any time. And so now every team has to be very careful. If they lose a point in a match, they will fall behind and their dream of playing in the Bundesliga will remain unfulfilled.

@BALIK both Bundesliga have always been competitive, but the key for the qualification will depend on which team badly wants to qualify and they’ll have to prove it by scoring goals and winning the matches on the pitch. Also Pauli has only one point advantage, and they’ll have to be extra careful and avoid losing or drawing their matches otherwise they’ll end up losing their top spot.

It looks like Schalke will not return to the Bundesliga soon next season, because if I look at the statistics so far I think Schalke still has weaknesses and is not strong enough to be able to compete longer for the 1-3 place in the standings. But yes, we don't know for sure, because if we consider the current point gap, at least anyone who looks will be able to consider the position will change quickly and Schalke, of course, still have a chance to be able to end the season in 3rd place or higher. But for me for now, it looks like Schalke will not be strong enough to compete until the end of the season, of course this is also interesting to look forward to.

Ever since i have started to follow bundesliga back in 2013, and then became a dortmund fan during klops regime, I come to know that schalke is the master of sacking managers in bundesliga. (I'm Sporting CP from Portugal supporter since I was born) I put Schalke on the same blacklist as SL Benfica.

I can also very well imagine that Schalke will sack their coach very quickly if they don't win several games in a row. Schalke wants (or needs?) to get back up. They will do everything for that. And the first thing always is to change the coach.

If Schalke loses a few matches at once, they will have to give up their dream of qualifying for the Bundesliga next season. The second Bundesliga is now becoming very competitive. Even if a team loses points in 1 match, they will lose their position in the points table. If Schalke loses 3 matches in a row, they will not be in the top 10 of the points table. Then of course Schalke's management coach will think of changing.

I agree. Right now the table is still very close and chances are equal for pretty much all the teams in the upper half of the table, but I don't expect Schalke to become stable enough that they can really compete for rank 1 or 2. Maybe there is a good chance they will be fighting for rank 3, but even that is going to become tough.

[Oshosondy]

I agree. Right now the table is still very close and chances are equal for pretty much all the teams in the upper half of the table, but I don't expect Schalke to become stable enough that they can really compete for rank 1 or 2. Maybe there is a good chance they will be fighting for rank 3, but even that is going to become tough.

I have always preferred to also still follow the main league which is Bundesliga, but this thread just made me checked 2-Bundesliga today and not long ago, I was surprised that Schalke 04 has relegated because I always see the club on the main league before, but it's been long I have not been following the second league in Germany. 2-Bundesliga is very competitive, clubs like St. Pauli and Jahn Regensburg are showing good strength, but this is just the beginning to me, Schalke 04 will likely try its best to get back to Bundesliga.

[rozak]

I agree. Right now the table is still very close and chances are equal for pretty much all the teams in the upper half of the table, but I don't expect Schalke to become stable enough that they can really compete for rank 1 or 2. Maybe there is a good chance they will be fighting for rank 3, but even that is going to become tough.

Schalke's last two games have had bad results. lost 1-0 to Heidenheim and lost 2-4 Darmstadt. while the top 10 of the division 2 Bundesliga standings are still very competitive. I'm sure there will still be a lot of movement and there will even be a possibility of a shift from the mid-table teams to get into the top 5.

[mv1986]

I agree. Right now the table is still very close and chances are equal for pretty much all the teams in the upper half of the table, but I don't expect Schalke to become stable enough that they can really compete for rank 1 or 2. Maybe there is a good chance they will be fighting for rank 3, but even that is going to become tough.

Schalke's last two games have had bad results. lost 1-0 to Heidenheim and lost 2-4 Darmstadt. while the top 10 of the division 2 Bundesliga standings are still very competitive. I'm sure there will still be a lot of movement and there will even be a possibility of a shift from the mid-table teams to get into the top 5.

Yes but there is too much chaos in the club. While other clubs like Regensburg and other "no names" enjoy the games, give their best and enjoy strong results, Schalke still behaves as if they were playing for the champions league title. They have to accept that they now sucked for years and they have to set up the whole club in a different way in order to take pressure away. Some pressure is healthy, but that is not pressure what they have. As I said, it is chaos.

[YuginKadoya]

I am gone for too long and now FC St. Pauli is in the 1st standing, I was busy with the 1st division than with the 2nd division but sure St. Pauli is doing great right now, and Jan Regensburg have to win 1 more to rack up on the standings, and they should work out for it fast because Paderborn, Darmstadt, and Schalke are sure getting aggressive with it, but Schalke is getting left behind by letting Darmstadt and Heidenheim a win.

My picks for certain teams in the 2nd division

Hannover 96 VS Paderborn

This could be easy for Paderborn, but Hannover 96 is playing home, and even though Hannover have home advantage, and Sven Michel is at risk of suspension, and Paderborn really needs to be more careful right now Felix Platte and Kai Proger is still there to make another win for the Paderborn I say this is really an easy win for Paderborn.

Hamburger SV VS Jahn Regensburg

Hamburger has a number of players that can not play because of injuries, but Hamburger SV still have their main players going to play and Jahn Regensburg on second though have Benedikt Gimber and Sarpreet Singh 4 yellow so they are at Risk for Suspension, maybe this could be a tough fight for Regensburg, but they still have Max Besuschkow, Benedikt Gimber, and Jan-Niklas Beste, my pick will still be Regensburg even though this could be a tough fight for them.

Darmstadt VS FC St. Pauli

This could be a great match to watch regarding how Darmstadt has a good record in the 2nd division right now and a potential threat for Regensburg to be denominated in the 2nd spot, but their opponent will be FC St. Pauli a tough opponent, but St. Pauli has 6 Injuries and 1 red card suspension, their defense might be crucial but I think their offense still is strong, but this might end up in a Draw for now, but St. Pauli regarding their strong offense might pull something my pick will still be FC St. Pauli.

 Darmstadt looks so amazing this year, their attack is second to none in the league  I hope they can push for promotion, Torsten lieberknecht deserve to be in the Bundesliga again

This match has become difficult for St. Pauli because of the injured players that St. Pauli has at the moment, but I think if it weren't for those injuries St. Pauli can sure dominate Darmstadt, but let just see even though St. Pauli have many injured players, They still have most of their key Players Guido Burgstaller is proven as the main key goal scorer, and defender we can say he is an all-rounder for the team, Daniel-Kofi Kyereh, Maximillian Dittgen, Simon Makienok were supports and primary players for St. Pauli and lastly Finn Ole Becker, is great in assisting the team, my Pick would be St.Pauli to win this.

[mv1986]

I am gone for too long and now FC St. Pauli is in the 1st standing, I was busy with the 1st division than with the 2nd division but sure St. Pauli is doing great right now, and Jan Regensburg have to win 1 more to rack up on the standings, and they should work out for it fast because Paderborn, Darmstadt, and Schalke are sure getting aggressive with it, but Schalke is getting left behind by letting Darmstadt and Heidenheim a win.

My picks for certain teams in the 2nd division

Hannover 96 VS Paderborn

This could be easy for Paderborn, but Hannover 96 is playing home, and even though Hannover have home advantage, and Sven Michel is at risk of suspension, and Paderborn really needs to be more careful right now Felix Platte and Kai Proger is still there to make another win for the Paderborn I say this is really an easy win for Paderborn.

Hamburger SV VS Jahn Regensburg

Hamburger has a number of players that can not play because of injuries, but Hamburger SV still have their main players going to play and Jahn Regensburg on second though have Benedikt Gimber and Sarpreet Singh 4 yellow so they are at Risk for Suspension, maybe this could be a tough fight for Regensburg, but they still have Max Besuschkow, Benedikt Gimber, and Jan-Niklas Beste, my pick will still be Regensburg even though this could be a tough fight for them.

Darmstadt VS FC St. Pauli

This could be a great match to watch regarding how Darmstadt has a good record in the 2nd division right now and a potential threat for Regensburg to be denominated in the 2nd spot, but their opponent will be FC St. Pauli a tough opponent, but St. Pauli has 6 Injuries and 1 red card suspension, their defense might be crucial but I think their offense still is strong, but this might end up in a Draw for now, but St. Pauli regarding their strong offense might pull something my pick will still be FC St. Pauli.

 Darmstadt looks so amazing this year, their attack is second to none in the league  I hope they can push for promotion, Torsten lieberknecht deserve to be in the Bundesliga again

This match has become difficult for St. Pauli because of the injured players that St. Pauli has at the moment, but I think if it weren't for those injuries St. Pauli can sure dominate Darmstadt, but let just see even though St. Pauli have many injured players, They still have most of their key Players Guido Burgstaller is proven as the main key goal scorer, and defender we can say he is an all-rounder for the team, Daniel-Kofi Kyereh, Maximillian Dittgen, Simon Makienok were supports and primary players for St. Pauli and lastly Finn Ole Becker, is great in assisting the team, my Pick would be St.Pauli to win this.

That is certainly the most interesting game of that game day. I can also imagine that it is going to be a draw. Darmstadt will definitely try to take it home, but if in the end it turns out to be a draw I think both teams would still be ok with it.

[Maidak]

Darmstadt looks so amazing this year, their attack is second to none in the league  I hope they can push for promotion, Torsten lieberknecht deserve to be in the Bundesliga again

This match has become difficult for St. Pauli because of the injured players that St. Pauli has at the moment, but I think if it weren't for those injuries St. Pauli can sure dominate Darmstadt, but let just see even though St. Pauli have many injured players, They still have most of their key Players Guido Burgstaller is proven as the main key goal scorer, and defender we can say he is an all-rounder for the team, Daniel-Kofi Kyereh, Maximillian Dittgen, Simon Makienok were supports and primary players for St. Pauli and lastly Finn Ole Becker, is great in assisting the team, my Pick would be St.Pauli to win this.

I also think St Pauli is going to win this match. By the way, St Pauli is currently in the first place and that is also by playing one match less than the others. They got 26 points in their 12 matches. On the other hand, Darmstadt has played 13 matches and got 23 points. So if they win they could achieve second place or even be in the first place if the goal difference is big enough.

[Iranus]

I agree. Right now the table is still very close and chances are equal for pretty much all the teams in the upper half of the table, but I don't expect Schalke to become stable enough that they can really compete for rank 1 or 2. Maybe there is a good chance they will be fighting for rank 3, but even that is going to become tough.

Schalke's last two games have had bad results. lost 1-0 to Heidenheim and lost 2-4 Darmstadt. while the top 10 of the division 2 Bundesliga standings are still very competitive. I'm sure there will still be a lot of movement and there will even be a possibility of a shift from the mid-table teams to get into the top 5.

Yes but there is too much chaos in the club. While other clubs like Regensburg and other "no names" enjoy the games, give their best and enjoy strong results, Schalke still behaves as if they were playing for the champions league title. They have to accept that they now sucked for years and they have to set up the whole club in a different way in order to take pressure away. Some pressure is healthy, but that is not pressure what they have. As I said, it is chaos.

Schalke should stop dreaming and wake up. They have to accept things as it is. Currently there in fifth place. And there is no way there going to be promoted if they keep playing like this. As you said they are not a Champions League contender anymore. They have to stop acting like it.

[bct_ail]

Interesting matches take place at the weekend. Hamburg - Regensburg. Darmstadt - St. Pauli. Bremen - Schalke. Important 6 point games.
Especially the match between St. Pauli and Darmstadt is important for both teams. With a win, St. Pauli can pull further away. If Darmstadt wins by more than 3 goals, they would be ahead of St. Pauli. At the same time, the match between Hamburg and Regensburg will take place. Regensburg can also take another step forward in this match.

[YuginKadoya]

That is certainly the most interesting game of that game day. I can also imagine that it is going to be a draw. Darmstadt will definitely try to take it home, but if in the end it turns out to be a draw I think both teams would still be ok with it.

Yes, it could certainly be a draw and I am not taking that off into consideration and because of those injuries on St. Pauli's part it is likely to be a draw, but I have faith in St. Pauli that they can pull something from this and make a path for them to win, but as I have said I am ready for the consequence.

I also think St Pauli is going to win this match. By the way, St Pauli is currently in the first place and that is also by playing one match less than the others. They got 26 points in their 12 matches. On the other hand, Darmstadt has played 13 matches and got 23 points. So if they win they could achieve second place or even be in the first place if the goal difference is big enough.

They could overtake Jahn Regensberg in their position regarding even if St. Pauli loses, or this match could end up in a draw they still regain their position in the 1st place of the standings and could move in the 1st division if they continued in this spot, but as I have said I am ready on what may be the outcome, but I have faith in St. Pauli winning it.

[mv1986]

I agree. Right now the table is still very close and chances are equal for pretty much all the teams in the upper half of the table, but I don't expect Schalke to become stable enough that they can really compete for rank 1 or 2. Maybe there is a good chance they will be fighting for rank 3, but even that is going to become tough.

Schalke's last two games have had bad results. lost 1-0 to Heidenheim and lost 2-4 Darmstadt. while the top 10 of the division 2 Bundesliga standings are still very competitive. I'm sure there will still be a lot of movement and there will even be a possibility of a shift from the mid-table teams to get into the top 5.

Yes but there is too much chaos in the club. While other clubs like Regensburg and other "no names" enjoy the games, give their best and enjoy strong results, Schalke still behaves as if they were playing for the champions league title. They have to accept that they now sucked for years and they have to set up the whole club in a different way in order to take pressure away. Some pressure is healthy, but that is not pressure what they have. As I said, it is chaos.

Schalke should stop dreaming and wake up. They have to accept things as it is. Currently there in fifth place. And there is no way there going to be promoted if they keep playing like this. As you said they are not a Champions League contender anymore. They have to stop acting like it.

They have been having these problems for years now. It now peaked when they decided to turn down an offer by Tönnies, the former CEO so to say, who is a billionaire and wanted to lend Schalke money for a restart. But they were too proud to take it and then totally crashed as we can see.

[hahay]

Interesting matches take place at the weekend. Hamburg - Regensburg. Darmstadt - St. Pauli. Bremen - Schalke. Important 6 point games.
Especially the match between St. Pauli and Darmstadt is important for both teams. With a win, St. Pauli can pull further away. If Darmstadt wins by more than 3 goals, they would be ahead of St. Pauli. At the same time, the match between Hamburg and Regensburg will take place. Regensburg can also take another step forward in this match.

Both teams are very good at home and also, from head to head it is clear that Darmstadt is dominating. As I said earlier, these two teams are good at home but unfortunately, these two teams can also be said to be bad when they are away. That way, even though St. Pauli is currently the leader of the table but that will not help him to win or draw. I personally believe Darmstadt will win, even though it is not a win with a big score but at least Darmstadt managed to stimulate to a higher ranking and can hamper St. Pauli.

[LUCKMCFLY]

I agree. Right now the table is still very close and chances are equal for pretty much all the teams in the upper half of the table, but I don't expect Schalke to become stable enough that they can really compete for rank 1 or 2. Maybe there is a good chance they will be fighting for rank 3, but even that is going to become tough.

Schalke's last two games have had bad results. lost 1-0 to Heidenheim and lost 2-4 Darmstadt. while the top 10 of the division 2 Bundesliga standings are still very competitive. I'm sure there will still be a lot of movement and there will even be a possibility of a shift from the mid-table teams to get into the top 5.

I think that Schalke had bad luck, the truth was that they had a very good start, but from one moment to another against Heidenheim it seemed unfair that they lost, but what is fair in football? If here who wins is the one who scores the goals, but when he played with Darmstadt I feel that they had many fissures, especially in defense, they do not understand each other, the midfield was unguarded, any long pass came quickly to the attackers, the lack of control or not I know if it would be the desire to win so as not to drop the division betrayed them.

[cygan]

today also sees the start of the next matchday in the 2. bundesliga. both favorites play away - paderborn at hannover and nürnberg at sandhausen.
both home teams should actually score points so that they don't lose touch with the middle of the table.

[CryptoBuds]

today also sees the start of the next matchday in the 2. bundesliga. both favorites play away - paderborn at hannover and nürnberg at sandhausen.
both home teams should actually score points so that they don't lose touch with the middle of the table.

Even though the favorites are playing away, the dish would come out as the winners of those matches. As Paderborn is currently in third place and a win can get them to even the first place. And nürnberg is in 6th place and a win can also help them climb up the table.

[kro55]

I agree. Right now the table is still very close and chances are equal for pretty much all the teams in the upper half of the table, but I don't expect Schalke to become stable enough that they can really compete for rank 1 or 2. Maybe there is a good chance they will be fighting for rank 3, but even that is going to become tough.

Schalke's last two games have had bad results. lost 1-0 to Heidenheim and lost 2-4 Darmstadt. while the top 10 of the division 2 Bundesliga standings are still very competitive. I'm sure there will still be a lot of movement and there will even be a possibility of a shift from the mid-table teams to get into the top 5.

I think that Schalke had bad luck, the truth was that they had a very good start, but from one moment to another against Heidenheim it seemed unfair that they lost, but what is fair in football? If here who wins is the one who scores the goals, but when he played with Darmstadt I feel that they had many fissures, especially in defense, they do not understand each other, the midfield was unguarded, any long pass came quickly to the attackers, the lack of control or not I know if it would be the desire to win so as not to drop the division betrayed them.

I think the overall problem that they faced was a lack of coordination. In the forward or defense or midfield, you name it. Because if there were any coordinated teams or even they were in a little bit of coordinated they would have had better results there. Maybe the training session is getting too much intense and they need to relax a bit with each other and get to know each other better.

[boltz]

To be honest I find Bundesliga 2 more entertaining that half of the Bundesliga because let's be honest, Bundesliga will kinda be boring every year if we only have 2 teams that can fight for the title...but after 15 games we see that again , only Bayern will fight for the title. Therefore , I prefer to watch some Bundesliga 2 games as my sports channels from Romania are live streaming it 2 games per week.

[YuginKadoya]

To be honest I find Bundesliga 2 more entertaining that half of the Bundesliga because let's be honest, Bundesliga will kinda be boring every year if we only have 2 teams that can fight for the title...but after 15 games we see that again , only Bayern will fight for the title. Therefore , I prefer to watch some Bundesliga 2 games as my sports channels from Romania are live streaming it 2 games per week.

Yep! I will agree with you it seems that the 2nd Bundesliga is entertaining because there is no certain team that can be a champion this is a championship for any team, and I would surely give my bet on those teams on the 5 rankings to make a certain comeback against St.Pauli that is Number 1 right now, and as I am posting this I really thought that Paderborn can make an easy win against Hannover 96, but it ends up in a draw, but Nurnberg doesn't defeat Sandhausen easily but end up the match with 2 - 1, this kind of gameplay the unpredictable outcome is surely exciting to watch, but I am excited about both division, right now that Dortmund has fewer players to play do they still can make it and go beyond ahead Bayern, this is what I love about the 1st Division.

[cygan]

paderborn missed the chance to move up to first place in the table yesterday and only played 0-0 at hannover 96.
tonight is the top match in the 2. bundesliga: werder bremen - schalke 04
if you read it like this, 6-9 years ago this would still be the absolute top game in the 1. bundesliga...
darmstadt (5th) vs. st.pauli (1st) and hamburg (7th) vs. regensburg (2nd) are the other important games when it comes to the top places in the table.

[MAAManda]

To be honest I find Bundesliga 2 more entertaining that half of the Bundesliga because let's be honest, Bundesliga will kinda be boring every year if we only have 2 teams that can fight for the title...but after 15 games we see that again , only Bayern will fight for the title. Therefore , I prefer to watch some Bundesliga 2 games as my sports channels from Romania are live streaming it 2 games per week.

I personally have a special interest in 2. Bundesliga because in this league it always gives interesting matches such as many goals scored and unexpected comebacks

In week 14 of the 2. Bundesliga we will see a match between Werder Bremen Vs Schalke, They are both currently in the middle of the table, it looks like it will be a match that will produce many goals, what are your predictions?