The situation before the last matchday of the Icon League could hardly be more dramatic. There are only two points between third and ninth place – anything is possible. In the end, however, one team will bitterly find out that it wasn’t enough for the top 8. And this season, it’s not just about reaching the play-ins, but also the exact placement. That’s precisely why we’re facing what might be the most exciting matchday in the history of the Icon League.
We have analyzed for you which scenarios are still possible for each team and have categorized the matches of the last matchday accordingly.
Here is the overview of the matches:
The Berlin Underdogs can no longer be pushed out of the top four and are thus safely qualified for the finals in Vienna. Only Two Stripes United could still push them from first place. The team of Felix Kroos and Robert Andrich has secured participation in the play-ins.
The opponents of the two teams at the top of the table are called The Pack and Fokus Eagles. While the Underdogs and Two Stripes are fighting for the regular-season title, The Pack and the Eagles are under pressure. A defeat could drop them out of the top 8 – as there are several teams behind them ready to exploit any weakness.
These include Plyrs United, Berlin City, and FC OneFootball. They face opponents who are already definitely eliminated. If the Plyrs complete their task, they are guaranteed to be in the play-ins. For Berlin City and OneFootball, ninth place would be theoretically possible despite their own victory, but practically almost excluded.
The duel between DNA Athletics and the Bavarian Clique will be particularly tense. If the competing teams in the race for the top 8 win, the loser of this match could even end up in ninth place – and thus miss the play-ins.
For a better assessment, it’s also worth taking a look at the form table, which considers the last five games:
But all these calculations remain theoretical. In the end, the decision will be made on the artificial turf at the Castello. And the last matchday will surely hold one or two surprises.
Which team do you think will end up in ninth place and miss the play-ins? Write your prediction in the comments!
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here.
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