Dynamo Dresden in crisis mode: points urgently needed against Bielefeld!

Dynamo Dresden in crisis mode: points urgently needed against Bielefeld!

On August 24th, 2025 it's time for SG Dynamo Dresden: go full throttle! Kick-off is at 1:30 p.m. in the sold-out “SchücoArena” in Bielefeld, where the black and yellow face Arminia Bielefeld. An exciting game awaits the around 26,000 fans, around 2,500 of whom will be traveling from Dresden. The game will be broadcast live on Sky and also followed on the TAG24 live ticker.

The weather is at its best: with a pleasant 18 degrees and bright sunshine, the players can prepare for a thrilling battle on the pitch. Referee Tom Bauer, who has been active in the second division for two years, will lead the match.

Sign of the game

There is a lot at stake for Dynamo Dresden. After a mixed start to the season, the Dresden team has no points so far. Most recently there was a defeat in the DFB Cup against 1. FSV Mainz 05. Coach Thomas Stamm sees it as his duty to get the team out of this slump, especially since the previous record against Bielefeld does not necessarily inspire confidence: Dynamo were only able to celebrate six wins in 18 matches, while Arminia were victorious eight times.

Meanwhile, things aren't going too badly for the hosts. Bielefeld has won all of its games so far this season and wants to continue this run in the home arena. Coach Mitch Kniat is looking forward to the support of his fans and the good form of his team.

Painful failures at Dynamo

However, Dynamo Dresden faces significant personnel challenges. Four players are out due to injury: Jakob Zickler with a shoulder injury, Alexander Rossipal due to muscular problems, Christoph Daferner with a broken hand and Vincent Vermeij, who is suffering from shingles. For coach Stamm, this means that he has to find creative solutions to optimally position the team.

A look at the current events in the 2nd league shows that the tension is high after the start on August 1st, 2025. The league has performed fantastically this season, with an occupancy rate of almost 99 percent. Relegated Holstein Kiel and VfL Bochum as well as promoted teams such as Dynamo Dresden and Arminia Bielefeld ensure interesting duels and high spectator numbers - good business for German football.

The mood is rounded off by traffic information, which states that construction sites on the A4, A14 and A2 motorways can occasionally lead to delays. So if you want to get to the game on time, you should keep an eye on the road conditions.

The 2nd Bundesliga remains a format with unique fascination. With a total turnover of 1.07 billion euros compared to the 1st league, where revenues amount to over 4.8 billion euros, it is an important platform for players, clubs and budgets. The emotional connection of the fans and the thrilling games are what make the league so special.

The match against Arminia Bielefeld is not a normal game for Dynamo. It's the opportunity to turn things around and secure your first point of the season - time to shine!

Further information and the live ticker can be found at Kicker or at DAY24.

We keep our fingers crossed for an exciting and successful game!