In the current 2024/2025 season of the 3. Liga, SV Sandhausen finds itself struggling near the bottom of the league table. Having played 29 games, the team has managed to secure only 32 points, ranking 18th among the 20 teams in the league.
Recent performances have been far from ideal, with the last five matches resulting in four losses and just one draw. Notably, they suffered a narrow defeat on March 16, 2025, when they lost 0:1 to FC Energie Cottbus at home. Just a few days earlier, on March 12, they faced a similar fate, going down 2:3 against SV Waldhof Mannheim. Their record continues with a draw against SpVgg Unterhaching (2:2) on March 8, a loss to FC Ingolstadt 04 (1:2) on March 1, and a disappointing defeat to SV Wehen Wiesbaden (0:1) on February 23.
The upcoming fixtures for SV Sandhausen are crucial as the team battles to avoid relegation. Their next game is against VfB Stuttgart II, currently sitting just one place above them at 17th. This match is scheduled for March 31, 2025, at 19:30. Following that, they will face SC Verl, TSV 1860 München, Alemannia Aachen, and Rot-Weiss Essen in a series of matches that will be pivotal for their survival in the league.
So far this season, SV Sandhausen's performances have seen them posting their highest home win with a convincing 4:0 against Alemannia Aachen. However, they've also endured some high-scoring games, including a dramatic 4:6 loss against FC Erzgebirge Aue, highlighting a vulnerability in their defense.
Meanwhile, FC Erzgebirge Aue has had a more favorable season, completing 29 games with 40 points and currently standing in 10th place. Their recent results feature three wins and two losses in the last five games, including a victory over Viktoria Köln (2:1) and a solid away win against SV Wehen Wiesbaden (2:0).
On March 16, 2025, Aue faced a setback with a 0:1 defeat to SV Waldhof Mannheim. Prior to that, they had lost 1:4 to F.C. Hansa Rostock on March 12 but managed to shows promise earlier in the month with wins over both Viktoria Köln and SV Wehen Wiesbaden.
Looking ahead, Aue will contend with FC Energie Cottbus next, a team currently contending for promotion. This match is set for March 29, 2025, at 14:00. Following that, Aue will entertain VfB Stuttgart II at home before another away fixture against 1. FC Saarbrücken.
The squad has shown resilience this season, with their highest home wins recorded as 3:1 against TSV 1860 München and 2:0 against SG Dynamo Dresden. Defensively, Aue also highlighted their prowess with six games this season where they kept a clean sheet.
VfB Stuttgart II is another team in a critical position, having played 29 games this season with 34 points, putting them in 17th place. Their latest matches show a readjusted form with three victories out of the last five games, including a solid away win against 1. FC Saarbrücken (2:0) on March 14.
Stuttgart II also had to endure some tough losses, notably 1:2 at home to VfL Osnabrück on March 11 and a heavy 1:4 against DSC Arminia Bielefeld on March 2. They will face SV Sandhausen next, which could serve as a crucial opportunity to either cement themselves further from relegation or draw their opponents back into the fray.
In terms of scoring, Stuttgart II's highest margin of victory at home was a 3:0 win against DSC Arminia Bielefeld. They have enjoyed defensive performance with four games this season without conceding.
Lastly, SV Wehen Wiesbaden rounds out the competitive mix this season, positioning themselves better than the aforementioned clubs, at 9th with 41 points after 29 games. Their last five matches have yielded two wins, two losses, and one draw, showcasing their inconsistency.
Recent performances included a narrow defeat to Hannover 96 II (3:2) and a solid draw with TSV 1860 München (0:0) on March 12. Prior to that, they secured a win against VfL Osnabrück and a significant victory over SV Sandhausen.
Wehen’s upcoming matches promise to be challenging as they take on league leaders SG Dynamo Dresden on March 30, 2025, immediately followed by a home game against SV Waldhof Mannheim. Consistently, they’ve notched several games without conceding, further underlining their defensive capabilities this season.
As the season progresses, the stakes are high for all these teams in the 3. Liga, with relegation fears looming for some and promotion hopes for others. The coming weeks will be pivotal in shaping the final outcomes of the 2024/2025 football season.
