SC Paderborn 07 aim to recover from a heavy defeat as they host Karlsruher SC in a crucial 2. Bundesliga promotion battle, with both teams confirming their starting lineups.
1. FC Kaiserslautern host Arminia Bielefeld in their final home fixture of the German second division season, with both teams facing high stakes at opposite ends of the table.
VfL Wolfsburg remain without a sporting director two months after sacking Peter Christiansen, with board member Diego Benaglio insisting the club will not rush the appointment or accept candidates who refuse to commit to the second tier.
FC Schalke 04 have secured the 2. Bundesliga title just days after confirming their promotion to the German top flight, capping a remarkable turnaround for the former European giants.
Qualifying for the UEFA Champions League or Europa League unlocks millions in prize money for German clubs, but also brings higher costs and financial risks.
Eintracht Frankfurt are pushing to extend Markus Krösche’s contract beyond 2028 after the sporting director failed to signal any intention to leave this summer.