📊 Smooth sailing for OneFootball & Plyrs? Who has the easiest run-in? | OneFootball

The crunch time of the Icon League has officially begun. Only three matchdays separate the teams from the play-ins – and thus from the chance to reach the grand finale in Vienna. The format is a bit more complex this year, but simply put: The top 8 reach the play-ins, and the first four teams are already qualified for the finals. A detailed explanation of the final format can be found here.

To take a look at the current standings, we have analyzed the remaining schedule of all teams. The basis for this is the average table position of the next three opponents. This value provides clues about how difficult a team's remaining tasks are – without taking into account factors such as form, momentum, or individual quality.

1. Two Stripes United – Ø 4.00

Opponents: Berlin Underdogs (3), The Pack FC (4), FOKUS Eagles (5)

1. The Pack FC – Ø 4.00

Opponents: DNA Athletics (8), Two Stripes United (1), Berlin Underdogs (3)

3. FOKUS Eagles – Ø 4.67

Opponents: FC Berlin City (2), Wontorriors FC (11), Two Stripes United (1)

4. DNA Athletics – Ø 5.67

Opponents: The Pack FC (4), FC OneFootball (6), FC Bavarian Clique (7)

5. Find the Pro Icons – Ø 6.00

Opponents: Plyrs United (9), Berlin Underdogs (3), FC OneFootball (6)

6. Berlin Underdogs – Ø 6.33

Opponents: Two Stripes United (1), Find the Pro Icons (14), The Pack FC (4)

7. FC Berlin City – Ø 7.33

Opponents: FOKUS Eagles (5), FC Bavarian Clique (7), B2B United (10)

8. FC Bavarian Clique – Ø 7.67

Opponents: SC Bürgeramt (13), FC Berlin City (2), DNA Athletics (8)

8. B2B United – Ø 7.67

Opponents: Buzz Club (12), Plyrs United (9), FC Berlin City (2)

8. Wontorriors FC – Ø 7.67

Opponents: FC OneFootball (6), FOKUS Eagles (5), Buzz Club (12)

11. SC Bürgeramt – Ø 9.33

Opponents: FC Bavarian Clique (7), Buzz Club (12), Plyrs United (9)

12. FC OneFootball – Ø 11.00

Opponents: Wontorriors FC (11), DNA Athletics (8), Find the Pro Icons (14)

13. Buzz Club – Ø 11.33

Opponents: B2B United (10), SC Bürgeramt (13), Wontorriors FC (11)

14. Plyrs United – Ø 12.33

Opponents: Find the Pro Icons (14), B2B United (10), SC Bürgeramt (13)

Some exciting trends can be derived from the average values. Two Stripes United, The Pack FC, and the FOKUS Eagles are currently among the top teams in the league, but they face a challenging remaining schedule. While Two Stripes, thanks to a comfortable eight-point cushion over eighth place, should practically be through, The Pack and the FOKUS Eagles must continue to score despite strong opponents to avoid slipping down.

For DNA Athletics, the remaining matches won't be easy either. As the current eighth place, they face only higher-ranked teams. This makes the task difficult – but at the same time offers the chance to beat direct competitors and gain valuable positions.

At the other end of the table, FC OneFootball and Plyrs United stand out with a seemingly easier remaining schedule. If they win their games, both teams could climb significantly in the table and secure a better starting position for the play-ins.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here.