SV Elversberg
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Team Overview
SV Elversberg have established themselves as one of German football's notable rising clubs, having climbed through the divisions to reach the Bundesliga. The Saarland-based side is part of the SHFL Group ownership structure that has fueled their ascent, and under current manager Vincent Wagner, the club continues to build on the momentum that carried them to the top flight. While detailed historical league standings are not part of the available data, Elversberg's presence among Germany's elite clubs already represents a significant achievement for an outfit that spent much of its history in the lower tiers of German football.
Through three Bundesliga matches this season, Elversberg have posted a 2-1-0 record with two wins and a single loss, scoring 8 goals while conceding 7. That goal difference of plus-one, combined with an attacking output that has found the net in every match so far, points to a team unafraid to play on the front foot. The "WWL" form string suggests a strong start followed by a recent setback, though the underlying numbers, particularly the healthy scoring rate, indicate the attack has remained a consistent threat regardless of results. Notably, the side have yet to register a clean sheet, hinting at a defense that has been breached in every outing even as the goals have flowed at the other end.
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A closer look at the home and away splits reveals a team capable in both settings: one win and one loss from two home matches, alongside a perfect record in their sole away fixture. This suggests Elversberg may be finding it easier to execute their game plan on the road so far, though the sample size remains small. Overall, the early campaign paints the picture of an attacking, high-scoring side still working to tighten things up defensively as they adjust to the demands of Bundesliga competition.
Squad (24 players)
Goalkeepers (2)
Defenders (7)
Midfielders (12)
Attackers (3)
Player Statistics
2026/27 Season| # | Player | Pos | Rating | Apps | Goals | Assists | Mins | Tackles | Passes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | |
DF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 253 | 9 | 86 | |
| 8 | |
MF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 270 | 3 | 91 | |
| 31 | |
DF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 262 | 1 | 153 | |
| 21 | |
DF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 255 | 3 | 79 | |
| 25 | |
MF | 3 | 1 | 1 | 263 | 10 | 54 | |
| 19 | |
DF | 3 | 0 | 1 | 270 | 2 | 124 | |
| 20 | |
GK | 3 | 0 | 0 | 270 | 0 | 147 | |
| 43 | |
MF | 3 | 1 | 0 | 253 | 4 | 78 | |
| 39 | |
MF | 3 | 1 | 0 | 174 | 0 | 31 | |
| 7 | |
MF | 3 | 3 | 0 | 96 | 1 | 14 | |
| 42 | |
FW | 3 | 2 | 0 | 236 | 1 | 28 | |
| 40 | |
MF | 3 | 0 | 1 | 151 | 3 | 24 | |
| 24 | |
MF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 13 | |
| 6 | |
MF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 6 | |
| 26 | |
DF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 8 | |
| 9 | |
FW | 2 | 0 | 1 | 32 | 0 | 8 | |
| 10 | |
MF | 2 | 0 | 1 | 104 | 1 | 18 | |
| 3 | |
DF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 9 | |
| 2 | |
DF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 6 |
Recent Transfers
2025/26 & 2026/27Arrivals (25)
Departures (24)
Injuries & Availability
Impact Analysis
SV Elversberg head into this stretch of fixtures with three confirmed absences, none of which are listed as doubtful, giving a clear picture of the squad's current limitations. L. Seifert is sidelined with an ankle injury, T. Zimmerschied is unavailable due to a back injury, and F. Onyeka is also out with an injury, though the specific nature of that issue is not detailed. Without positional data on these three players, it is difficult to pinpoint exactly which area of the pitch is most affected, but the loss of three first-team options at once inevitably tests squad depth regardless of role.
In terms of overall impact, losing three players simultaneously forces the coaching staff to find internal solutions rather than making like-for-like swaps, which can disrupt rhythm and consistency in team selection. The fact that all three are confirmed out, rather than doubtful, at least allows for clearer planning without the uncertainty of late fitness tests. How significant the gap proves will depend on the quality of cover within the remaining squad, though no specific replacement options are detailed here. What is clear is that Elversberg will need contributions from players stepping into unfamiliar roles or increased minutes to compensate for the trio's absence, making squad depth a genuine point of focus until Seifert, Zimmerschied, and Onyeka are available again.
Recent Form
Form Analysis
SV Elversberg have put together an impressive run of form, winning four of their last five matches and suffering only a single defeat in that span. The one loss came against Bayern München (1-2), arguably the toughest fixture of the sequence, while every other match resulted in a win. That included notable results against Borussia Mönchengladbach (won 3-4 away), Bayer Leverkusen (won 3-2 at home), MSV Duisburg (won 1-3 away), and Lorient (won 4-1 at home). Beating both Mönchengladbach and Leverkusen highlights that Elversberg have been able to hold their own against stronger opposition, not just accumulate wins against weaker sides.
Offensively, the team has been potent, scoring 15 goals across the five matches, a rate of exactly three per game, with every single fixture producing at least three goals. However, defensive solidity has been a genuine concern, with 9 goals conceded in the same stretch and no clean sheets recorded across any of the five matches. The Mönchengladbach and Leverkusen wins in particular came via high-scoring, end-to-end contests rather than controlled performances. Overall, the trajectory points to a team in strong attacking form capable of outscoring most opponents, but one whose defensive fragility means matches are rarely comfortable regardless of the eventual result.
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