Elversberg, Hannover and Paderborn vie for promotion; Fürth must win

Elversberg, Hannover and Paderborn are locked in a remote duel for the second and third places. Meanwhile, Fürth must win against Düsseldorf to escape the relegation zone, and Bielefeld needs at least a point against Hertha. Elversberg is targeting a promotion slot that would take them toward the Bundesliga. Their position depends on the outcomes of the matches against Hannover and Paderborn. Hannover and Paderborn are both striving to secure one of the two remaining promotion places. A win for either side would shift the balance in the race for second and third. Fürth sits at the bottom of the relegation group and faces Düsseldorf with a must‑win requirement. Failure to secure victory would leave them condemned to drop. Bielefeld, playing against Hertha, can only hope for a draw to keep their hopes alive. A single point would be the minimum result they require. The coming fixtures will decide which clubs ascend toward the Bundesliga and which will descend. Final standings will be shaped by these decisive encounters.