Hoffenheim II and Stuttgart II in a second-half slump:
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U23 Teams Struggle in 3. Liga's 2026 Second HalfHoffenheim II and Stuttgart II suffered 8 and 9 losses respectively this spring, but relegation seems unlikely given their point cushion.
Key FactsMar 24, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- In the 2026 second half, Hoffenheim II and Stuttgart II rank among the weakest squads in the 3. Liga, surpassed only by Erzgebirge Aue.
- Hoffenheim II’s winter departures of key players like Ayoube Amaimouni-Echghouyab and others disrupted team cohesion and performance.
- Stuttgart II struggled especially in away matches, losing all six games this year and often falling short in close contests.
- Despite recent setbacks, both teams appear poised to maintain league status thanks to a comfortable buffer above the relegation zone.
Then you can simply play it out to the end like that, but unfortunately we were a bit in headless-chicken mode.— Nico Willig, Stuttgart II coach, after the 3-1 away loss in Schweinfurt; expressing frustration about not preserving a 1-1 result
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