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 · Latest observation : 2026-11-07

ELO leaderHertha BSC
Average ELO1477
ELO spread225
Teams covered16

Rank teams by

Rank teams by
RankTeamCurrent ELOMatchesRecent form
1Hertha BSC16319
21.FC Nürnberg158310
31.FC Kaiserslautern15389
41.FC Magdeburg15299
5VfL Wolfsburg15265
6Arminia Bielefeld14898
7Hannover 9614818
8SpVgg Greuther Fürth14448
9Holstein Kiel14348
10VfL Bochum14348
11VfL Osnabrück14345
12SG Dynamo Dresden143210
13Eintracht Braunschweig14329
14FC St. Pauli14244
15SV Darmstadt 9814229
16Karlsruher SC14078

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
1Hertha BSC98101125
21.FC Nürnberg107211323
31.FC Kaiserslautern9522217
41.FC Magdeburg9423514
5Arminia Bielefeld8404-112
6Karlsruher SC8323-211
7SG Dynamo Dresden10325-311
8Hannover 968323-311
9Eintracht Braunschweig9315010
10VfL Wolfsburg522138
11VfL Bochum8224-38
12SpVgg Greuther Fürth8224-68
13Holstein Kiel8134-26
14SV Darmstadt 989135-106
15FC St. Pauli412105
16VfL Osnabrück5113-14

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.