Football ELO rankings

2. Bundesliga team ELO ranking

Compare 2. Bundesliga clubs using their latest reliably observed ELO. Recent form adds short-term context without replacing baseline team strength.

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2. Bundesliga team ELO ranking

Season : 2026-2027 Early season · Latest observation : 2026-09-20

ELO leader1.FC Nürnberg
Average ELO1471
ELO spread165
Teams covered18

Rank teams by

Rank teams by
RankTeamCurrent ELOMatchesRecent form
11.FC Nürnberg15766
2Hertha BSC15744
3Hannover 9615194
41.FC Magdeburg15045
5VfL Wolfsburg15020
6Energie Cottbus15020
71.FC Kaiserslautern14924
81.FC Heidenheim 184614820
9VfL Bochum14785
10SG Dynamo Dresden14445
11Arminia Bielefeld14443
12SpVgg Greuther Fürth14373
13Holstein Kiel14303
14Karlsruher SC14244
15VfL Osnabrück14230
16SV Darmstadt 9814215
17FC St. Pauli14160
18Eintracht Braunschweig14125

The ranking uses the latest reliable ELO available for every team in the selected squad. Recent form and the league table use only results from the displayed season.

ELO change is not shown because a consistent variation history is not available across every competition.

RankTeamMatchesWDLGDPts
11.FC Nürnberg65101016
2Hertha BSC4400512
3Hannover 96421117
41.FC Kaiserslautern421117
5VfL Bochum521207
61.FC Magdeburg5212-17
7Karlsruher SC412105
8Eintracht Braunschweig511314
9SG Dynamo Dresden5113-44
10SV Darmstadt 985113-44
11Holstein Kiel3021-22
12SpVgg Greuther Fürth3021-22
131.FC Heidenheim 1846000000
14Energie Cottbus000000
15FC St. Pauli000000
16VfL Osnabrück000000
17VfL Wolfsburg000000
18Arminia Bielefeld3003-50

The league table is calculated from available results (three points for a win and one for a draw), with goal difference as the first tiebreaker.

Reading

How to read the ELO ranking

ELO estimates relative team strength using results and opponent strength. It reflects a structural level, while recent form covers a much shorter run of matches. Values update as new match data becomes available.

Method . Bundesliga statistics: quick league reading

This page helps you read 2. Bundesliga through several complementary angles: ELO hierarchy, recent form, match volume, home/away split and overall season structure. 2. Bundesliga moves quickly across a season, with less stable hierarchies and stronger streak effects. The goal is not to show a raw table only, but to turn league data into actionable context for result pages, daily match reading and AI football prediction pages.

  • Read the league hierarchy: identify the strongest clubs in the selected season.
  • Compare teams: combine ELO with recent form and match sample to separate baseline strength from short-term momentum.
  • Interpret 2. Bundesliga better: home/away profile and goals volume add context beyond rank alone.
  • Next step: connect this page with the 2. Bundesliga hub, including results and fixtures, and the team pages.
FAQ . Bundesliga ELO FAQ
How do I read the 2. Bundesliga ELO ranking?

Select a season and read the team table directly. ELO helps compare relative team strength across the league.

Why combine ELO with recent form in 2. Bundesliga?

ELO gives structural context, while short-term form helps interpret whether momentum supports or contradicts that baseline.

Where can I connect this ranking to match-level results?

Use the 2. Bundesliga hub to relate ELO, fixtures, results and historical reliability.