Weekly Bundesliga 2 Betting Tips
Below you’ll find our weekly betting tips across the most popular football betting markets for the Bundesliga 2, including Correct Score, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), Over/Under 2.5 Goals, Total Shots on Target, and Match Result.
Bundesliga 2 Betting Tips
Bundesliga 2 Outrights Tips for 2025/2026 Season
Outright betting in Bundesliga 2 focuses on long-term outcomes that shape the season beyond individual matches. The most popular outright markets for the Bundesliga 2 include To Win the League, To Be Relegated, and To Finish as Top Scorer. These wagers depend on evaluating squad strength, transfer business, and consistency across a demanding 34-match campaign.
Who will win the Bundesliga 2 this season?
Priced at 5/1 (16.7%) by most major bookmakers, Hannover are the strongest contenders to win the 2. Bundesliga in 2025/26, thanks to their attacking talent and well-balanced squad. Last season, Hannover scored 51 goals in the league campaign, putting them in the upper quartile of goal-scoring teams. Although Hannover finished mid-table (9th place) in 2024/25 under multiple managerial changes, they still retained core players and built attacking continuity. Their ability to bounce back was tested, and now under better stability they appear more capable under Christian Titz. Sustaining their stability would leave Hannover well-placed to carry their momentum across the 2025/26 season and challenge for the Bundesliga 2 title.
Who is most likely to be relegated from the Bundesliga 2 this season?
Nürnberg (1. FC Nürnberg) and SG Dynamo Dresden are the two clubs most at risk of relegation from the Bundesliga 2 this season, with Nürnberg weakened by the departure of Nicolo Tresoldi and a fragile defensive structure, and Dresden hampered by poor away performances and limited experience in the 2. Bundesliga.
More information about the 2 main relegation candidates from the Bundesliga 2 is given below.
- 1. FC Nürnberg. Nürnberg’s defence has struggled to maintain consistency in recent seasons, making them a genuine relegation candidate in the Bundesliga 2. The loss of Nicolo Tresoldi, who provided attacking outlets and tactical flexibility, further depletes their options. Without his presence to stretch defences or unlock compact blocks, Nürnberg’s backline must absorb more pressure.
- Dynamo Dresden. Dresden returns to the 2. Bundesliga after three seasons in the 3. Liga and faces a genuine relegation threat due to their limited familiarity with the pace and quality at this level. Newly promoted sides often struggle to collect points away from home in Germany’s second tier, and Dresden’s adjustment from the third division will be tested. Their lack of recent experience and tendency to concede under pressure leave them exposed in the relegation battle.
Who is most likely to finish as Top Scorer in the Bundesliga 2 this season?
Benjamin Källman (Hannover 96) has the strongest profile to contend for the 2. Bundesliga top scorer title in 2025/26, with his combination of clinical finishing and dominance in the air making him one of the division’s best forwards. During the 2024/25 season with Cracovia Kraków in Poland’s Ekstraklasa, Källman scored 18 goals in 34 appearances, averaging 0.54 goals per 90 minutes. His ten away goals and an expected goals (xG) total of 14.5 underline his consistency and composure under pressure. Currently at Hannover, Källman’s proven record and physical presence inside the box make him a leading candidate for the golden boot in the 2. Bundesliga this season.
Bundesliga 2 Betting Stats and Data
To guide our Bundesliga 2 betting tips, we analyse long-term statistical trends from Germany’s second tier. These stats include home wins, away wins, draws, goals per match, and Both Teams to Score (BTTS) rates across the past five seasons.
Bundesliga 2 Stats (2025/2026)
| Team Type |
Average Goals Scored |
| Home Teams |
1.51 |
| Away Teams |
1.43 |
| Total (Combined) |
2.94 |
30.6 min/Goal
(238 Goals in 81 matches)
51% Clean Sheets
(41 times out of 81 matches)
56% Both Teams Scored
(45 times out of 81 matches)
| Outcome (Full-Time Result) |
% of Matches |
| Home Win |
44% |
| Draw |
17% |
| Away Win |
39% |
| Goals |
% of Matches Over |
| Over 0.5 |
94% |
| Over 1.5 |
79% |
| Over 2.5 |
60% |
| Over 3.5 |
31% |
| Over 4.5 |
19% |
| Goals |
% of Matches Under |
| Under 0.5 |
6% |
| Under 1.5 |
21% |
| Under 2.5 |
40% |
| Under 3.5 |
69% |
| Under 4.5 |
81% |
| 2 Bundesliga Match Stats (2025/2026) |
| Shots Per Match |
27.33 |
| Shots / Match (Home) |
14.15 |
| Shots / Match (Away) |
13.19 |
| Fouls Per Match |
26.41 |
| Fouls / Match (Home) |
13.41 |
| Fouls / Match (Away) |
13 |
| Offsides Per Match |
3.63 |
| Players Participated |
484 |
Bundesliga 2 Regular Season
|
Team |
MP |
W |
D |
L |
GF |
GA |
GD |
Pts |
Last 5 |
| 1 |
Elversberg |
9 |
7 |
1 |
1 |
22 |
6 |
+16 |
22 |
DWWWW |
| 2 |
Schalke 04 |
9 |
7 |
0 |
2 |
13 |
5 |
+8 |
21 |
LWWWW |
| 3 |
Paderborn |
9 |
6 |
2 |
1 |
15 |
8 |
+7 |
20 |
WWWWW |
| 4 |
Darmstadt 98 |
9 |
5 |
3 |
1 |
14 |
6 |
+8 |
18 |
WWWDD |
| 5 |
Kaiserslautern |
9 |
6 |
0 |
3 |
18 |
11 |
+7 |
18 |
WWLWW |
| 6 |
Hannover 96 |
9 |
5 |
2 |
2 |
15 |
13 |
+2 |
17 |
LDWDL |
| 7 |
Karlsruher SC |
9 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
13 |
12 |
+1 |
15 |
WLWDL |
| 8 |
Holstein Kiel |
9 |
3 |
2 |
4 |
10 |
9 |
+1 |
11 |
WWLDD |
| 9 |
Hertha BSC |
9 |
3 |
2 |
4 |
11 |
10 |
+1 |
11 |
WLWWL |
| 10 |
Preußen Münster |
9 |
3 |
2 |
4 |
15 |
17 |
-2 |
11 |
LLWLD |
| 11 |
Arminia Bielefeld |
9 |
3 |
1 |
5 |
17 |
16 |
+1 |
10 |
WLLLL |
| 12 |
Eintracht Braunschweig |
9 |
3 |
1 |
5 |
11 |
17 |
-6 |
10 |
LLLLW |
| 13 |
Fortuna Düsseldorf |
9 |
3 |
1 |
5 |
9 |
17 |
-8 |
10 |
WLWLL |
| 14 |
Greuther Fürth |
9 |
3 |
1 |
5 |
15 |
24 |
-9 |
10 |
LWLDL |
| 15 |
Nürnberg |
9 |
2 |
2 |
5 |
8 |
13 |
-5 |
8 |
LWLWD |
| 16 |
Dynamo Dresden |
9 |
1 |
4 |
4 |
14 |
18 |
-4 |
7 |
DDLDD |
| 17 |
Bochum |
9 |
2 |
0 |
7 |
11 |
17 |
-6 |
6 |
LLLLW |
| 18 |
Magdeburg |
9 |
1 |
1 |
7 |
7 |
19 |
-12 |
4 |
LLLLD |
Bundesliga 2 Results
| Date |
Match |
| 17/10/2025, 16:30 |
Fortuna Düsseldorf |
1 - 2 |
Eintracht Braunschweig |
| 17/10/2025, 16:30 |
Hannover 96 |
0 - 3 |
Schalke 04 |
| 18/10/2025, 11:00 |
Preußen Münster |
2 - 2 |
Dynamo Dresden |
| 18/10/2025, 11:00 |
Paderborn |
4 - 3 |
Arminia Bielefeld |
| 18/10/2025, 11:00 |
Karlsruher SC |
2 - 3 |
Kaiserslautern |
| 18/10/2025, 18:30 |
Bochum |
3 - 2 |
Hertha BSC |
| 19/10/2025, 11:30 |
Darmstadt 98 |
0 - 0 |
Magdeburg |
| 19/10/2025, 11:30 |
Elversberg |
6 - 0 |
Greuther Fürth |
| 19/10/2025, 11:30 |
Nürnberg |
1 - 1 |
Holstein Kiel |
Bundesliga 2 Fixtures
| Date |
Match |
| 24/10/2025, 16:30 |
Greuther Fürth |
- |
Karlsruher SC |
| 24/10/2025, 16:30 |
Schalke 04 |
- |
Darmstadt 98 |
| 25/10/2025, 11:00 |
Holstein Kiel |
- |
Bochum |
| 25/10/2025, 11:00 |
Dynamo Dresden |
- |
Paderborn |
| 25/10/2025, 11:00 |
Arminia Bielefeld |
- |
Elversberg |
| 25/10/2025, 18:30 |
Hertha BSC |
- |
Fortuna Düsseldorf |
| 26/10/2025, 12:30 |
Eintracht Braunschweig |
- |
Hannover 96 |
| 26/10/2025, 12:30 |
Kaiserslautern |
- |
Nürnberg |
| 26/10/2025, 12:30 |
Magdeburg |
- |
Preußen Münster |
What are Bundesliga 2 Predictions?
Bundesliga 2 predictions are expert assessments of likely outcomes across Germany’s second division. Our football predictions cover outright markets such as promotion and relegation battles, alongside weekly tips like match winners and goal totals. By combining statistical models with recent form and tactical analysis, our Bundesliga 2 forecasts provide bettors with sharper insights and a stronger foundation for making informed wagers throughout the campaign.
How are Bundesliga 2 Predictions determined?
Our analysts build Bundesliga 2 predictions through a systematic process that combines statistical insight, tactical evaluation, and betting market review, designed specifically for the unique dynamics of Germany’s second tier.
The 3 main steps behind our Bundesliga 2 forecasts are as follows:
- Assessing form and underlying data
- Weighing squad availability
- Comparing analysis with betting markets
- Assessing form and underlying data. The first step for shaping accurate Bundesliga 2 predictions is analysing momentum and advanced statistics such as expected goals (xG), shot quality, and defensive records. These metrics help distinguish sustainable performance from short-term streaks, providing a stronger foundation for our Bundesliga 2 forecasts.
- Weighing squad availability. The second step for creating bankable Bundesliga 2 forecasts is examining how player availability affects tactical systems. Injuries, suspensions, or mid-season transfers alter pressing intensity, attacking combinations, and defensive reliability, which directly influences our projections for the 2. Bundesliga.
- Comparing analysis with betting markets. The third step for producing reliable Bundesliga 2 predictions is aligning our findings with bookmaker odds. By converting prices into implied probabilities, we identify where the market misjudges a team’s real chances, turning analysis into actionable betting opportunities for Germany’s second division.
When are Bundesliga 2 Predictions released?
Bundesliga 2 predictions are released twice a week, every Tuesday at 12:30 London Time and again on midweek matchdays at the same time, following the completion of the previous round. This schedule ensures forecasts are always based on the latest results, team news, and betting opportunities.
What are the most appealing Betting Markets to bet on for the Bundesliga 2?
The three most appealing betting markets in the 2. Bundesliga are Over 2.5 Goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and Home Wins. These markets align with the competition’s attacking profile, as the league consistently produces high-scoring matches, strong home advantage, and open play that often sees goals at both ends.
More information about the 3 most appealing betting markets to bet on for the Bundesliga 2 follows below.
- Over 2.5 Goals. Over 2.5 Goals is the most attractive goals market in Bundesliga 2, landing between 55% and 65% of the time over the last five years. The steady average of around three goals per match reflects the attacking emphasis in Germany’s second tier, where both promotion contenders and mid-table sides regularly produce high-scoring encounters.
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS). BTTS remains another strong market for Bundesliga 2, hitting in 56% to 60% of fixtures across the past five campaigns. The league’s balance between strong attacking units and weaker defensive structures ensures plenty of matches where both sides find the net, keeping BTTS reliable across different levels of opposition.
- Home Wins. Home victories have accounted for between 39% and 46% of results since 2020/21, consistently higher than away wins and draws in the Bundesliga 2. With clubs benefitting from passionate local support and often smaller, more intimidating grounds, home advantage continues to shape betting outcomes in Germany’s second tier.
The table below summarises the key Bundesliga 2 outcomes from the past five seasons across these three markets.
| Season |
Home Wins |
Draws |
Away Wins |
Over 2.5 Goals |
BTTS |
Avg. Goals / Match |
| 2020/21 |
45% |
24% |
31% |
65% |
57% |
2.97 |
| 2021/22 |
39% |
28% |
33% |
59% |
57% |
2.92 |
| 2022/23 |
46% |
24% |
30% |
57% |
56% |
2.94 |
| 2023/24 |
46% |
23% |
31% |
63% |
59% |
3.09 |
| 2024/25 |
41% |
28% |
31% |
59% |
60% |
3.02 |
Bundesliga 2 Season Guide
The 2025–26 Bundesliga 2 is the 52nd edition of Germany’s second tier, sitting directly below the Bundesliga, the country’s premier football competition. The Bundesliga 2 features 18 clubs, with Arminia Bielefeld and Dynamo Dresden promoted from the 3. Liga, while Hertha BSC and VfL Bochum dropped down after relegation from the Bundesliga. Schalke, Hannover, and Kaiserslautern headline the group of promotion hopefuls, while newly promoted sides aim to establish themselves in a highly competitive environment.
What Is the Format of the Bundesliga 2 2025/26 Season?
The Bundesliga 2 follows a double round-robin format, with each of the 18 clubs playing every opponent home and away for a total of 34 matches. The top two teams gain automatic promotion to the Bundesliga, while the third-placed side enters a two-legged playoff against the 16th-placed Bundesliga team. At the bottom, the last two teams drop directly to the 3. Liga, while the 16th-placed club faces a playoff against the third-placed side from the 3. Liga to determine who plays in the Bundesliga 2 next season.
What are the Start & End Dates for the Bundesliga 2 2025/26?
The Bundesliga 2 season began on 1 August 2025 and will conclude on 17 May 2026, running just over nine months. The relegation playoffs are scheduled for 21–22 May and 25–26 May 2026. Fixtures are generally played across the weekend, with occasional Friday and Monday matches. The Bundesliga 2 schedule is adjusted to accommodate FIFA international breaks, and European club competitions.
How are Bundesliga 2 Fixtures built up?
The German Football League (DFL) builds up the Bundesliga 2 fixture list in cooperation with clubs, local authorities, and broadcasters. Safety considerations mean that neighbouring clubs such as Schalke and Bochum or Nürnberg and Fürth cannot host home matches on the same weekend. Fixture software for the Bundesliga 2 balances club requests with logistical constraints, ensuring fairness by avoiding long streaks of consecutive home or away matches.
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