Holstein Kiel
St. Pauli
Holstein Kiel will be aiming to turn their promising start into a first win when they take on St. Pauli. Given the attacking potential of both sides, we predict a 2-2 draw. The hosts surrendered a two-goal advantage in a 2-2 draw with Darmstadt, but their attacking display offered plenty of encouragement. Kiel have won 40% of their last 10 matches, scoring 1.5 goals per game, w ... Read More...
This match will be played on 14 August 2026 at 17:30
Braunschweig
Bochum
Eintracht Braunschweig and Bochum face each other at Eintracht-Stadion in what promises to be an entertaining 2. Bundesliga clash. Braunschweig made an excellent start to the campaign, rolling over Magdeburg 6-1, with summer signing Jan Urbich immediately making an impact by scoring twice. Die Lowen have also won 50% of their last 10 matches, while averaging 2.0 goals per game ... Read More...
This match will be played on 14 August 2026 at 17:30
St. Pauli
Greuther Furth
One of the standout fixtures of the opening 2. Bundesliga round will see St. Pauli and Greuther Furth go head to head at Millerntor-Stadion. Relegated from the Bundesliga, St. Pauli are determined to secure an immediate return and have looked dangerous in preseason, scoring goals for fun. New signing Branimir Hrgota is expected to face his former club, while Jackson Irvine's mo ... Read More...
This match will be played on 9 August 2026 at 12:30
Nurnberg
Dynamo Dresden
Confidence will be high on both sides when Nurnberg and Dynamo Dresden square off in an intriguing 2. Bundesliga season opener. Nurnberg head into the clash on the back of a 2-1 victory over Oviedo in their final preseason outing and will be eager to carry that momentum into the new campaign. The hosts have turned their stadium into a difficult place to visit, winning 75% of th ... Read More...
This match will be played on 9 August 2026 at 12:30
Cottbus
Hannover
An entertaining contest is on the cards as newcomers Cottbus welcome Hannover for their opening 2. Bundesliga fixture. Energie Cottbus will be eager to put back-to-back preseason defeats to Dynamo Dresden and Werder Bremen behind them after otherwise showing plenty of promise during the summer. The hosts scored an impressive 2.00 goals per game across their last ten matches, wh ... Read More...
This match will be played on 9 August 2026 at 12:30
Wolfsburg
Kaiserslautern
All eyes will be on the Volkswagen Arena as Wolfsburg and Kaiserslautern lock horns in an exciting 2. Bundesliga opener. The two sides meet in an official match for the first time since their goalless draw in 2012, with Wolfsburg determined to begin their promotion bid in style after a shocking relegation from the Bundesliga via the playoff defeat to Paderborn. The Wolves enjoy ... Read More...
This match will be played on 8 August 2026 at 19:30
Magdeburg
Braunschweig
Two ambitious sides begin their 2. Bundesliga campaign when Magdeburg welcome Braunschweig in what promises to be an entertaining opening-round clash. Magdeburg head into the new season unbeaten in preseason, although they were not seriously tested by the quality of their opposition. Nevertheless, the hosts looked sharp in attack, averaging 1.90 goals per game across their last ... Read More...
This match will be played on 8 August 2026 at 12:00
Karlsruher
Arminia Bielefeld
A new era begins at BBBank Wildpark as Karlsruher and Arminia Bielefeld face off in an intriguing 2. Bundesliga season opener. Karlsruher endured a disappointing preseason, failing to record a single victory while exposing several defensive weaknesses. The club has reacted by appointing Maximilian Senft as their new head coach following Christian Eichner’s departure. Summer arr ... Read More...
This match will be played on 8 August 2026 at 12:00
Heidenheim
Osnabruck
Heidenheim will be eager to make amends for the unsuccesful 2025/2026 campaign when they take on Osnabruck in the 2. Bundesliga opening round. The hosts experienced mixed results during preseason, but they wrapped up their preparations in style with a convincing 4-1 victory over Ingolstadt. After suffering relegation from the Bundesliga last season, Heidenheim will be determine ... Read More...
This match will be played on 8 August 2026 at 12:00
