Heidenheim dueled with Elversberg: Who secures the Bundesliga square?

Heidenheim dueled with Elversberg: Who secures the Bundesliga square?

On May 22, 2025, the first leg between 1. FC Heidenheim and SV Elversberg will take place in the Voith Arena as part of the German relegation. The kick -off is at 8:30 p.m. Heidenheim, which ended the season as the 16th of the Bundesliga, only secured this place on the last day. Due to the nerve -wracking last games, the team get two victories and a draw. However, the last game against Werder Bremen ended with a clear defeat of 1: 4. The distance to the first safe non-relegation place was only three points.

The SV Elversberg, in contrast, competes with a wide chest. As the third in the second division behind 1st FC Köln and Hamburger SV, the team surprisingly won 2-1 on the last match day against Schalke 04. This positive performance could give the team of coach Stefan Krämer the necessary motivation for the relegation duel that will decide on a place in the Bundesliga 2025/26.

relegation history and statistics

In the relegation, only a few second division teams have been promoted to the Bundesliga since 2009. Historical examples are the 1st FC Nürnberg, who won against Energie Cottbus in 2009, or Fortuna Düsseldorf, who defeated Hertha BSC in 2012. The overall statistics show that only six victories were celebrated by second division teams in 32 relegation games, while 16 games were won by first division teams and 10 draws ended. There were a total of 23 games in the duels between the third last last last time in the Bundesliga and the third of the second division, won 11 by the Bundesliga clubs and 6 by the second division clubs.

The edition 2025 is particularly remarkable, since a victory of the Elversberger would result in the smallest Bundesliga location in history. On Monday, May 26, 2025, the second leg will follow in the Ursapharm-Arena in Elversberg. It is important to note that, if the same level, the regular 90 minutes can be extended and, if necessary, a penalty shootout, since the away goal control is not used.

Live transmission and media presence

The game is broadcast live on the broadcasters Sat.1, Joyn and Sky, which illustrates the high media attention that this relegation struggle is obtained. The pressure is high for the Heidenheimers who want to secure the relegation, as well as for Elversberg, who have a historical opportunity in their premiere season in the Bundesliga.

The starting point could not be more exciting, and both teams are ready for a duel that not only has sporting value, but also promises a variety of emotions. LAOLA1 and and [Kicker] (https://www.kicker.de/heidenheim- against-elversberg-2025-bundesliga-relegation-5030269/spielinfo) extensively report this gripping competition, while the statistics of [Sky] (https://sport.sky.de/fussball/relegation-zur-bundesliga-statistik-pricht- against-die-sv-elversberg/13370848/33895) offer an exciting context that increases the anticipation for the game.