Overview
- Heidenheim retained their Bundesliga spot by defeating Elversberg 2-1 in the second leg of the relegation playoff on May 26, 2025.
- Leo Scienza scored the decisive goal in stoppage time, completing a dramatic team move and sparking celebrations among Heidenheim fans.
- Mathias Honsak gave Heidenheim an early lead in the 9th minute, but Elversberg equalized in the 31st minute through Robin Fellhauer.
- Elversberg's Fisnik Asllani had a potential go-ahead goal disallowed for offside following a VAR review early in the second half.
- The playoff outcome confirmed Cologne and Hamburg SV's automatic promotion to the Bundesliga, while VfL Bochum and Holstein Kiel were relegated.