The race for Bundesliga's UEFA Conference League play-off spot centers on the final matchday, where seventh place earns entry into the qualifying round. SC Freiburg currently holds that position with 45 points from 34 matches, ahead of Augsburg on 44 and Eintracht Frankfurt on 43, while teams like Mainz trail further back. Recent form, goal difference, and head-to-head results among these mid-table sides have kept the battle tight, with Freiburg's defensive resilience in recent weeks providing a buffer. The DFB-Pokal outcome has already shifted the Europa League allocation upward, confirming the Conference League berth will go to the league's seventh-placed finisher without additional adjustments. Schedule difficulty and potential rest factors on the closing weekend could still influence the outcome among these clubs.