The 3. Liga is nearing its conclusion with Dynamo Dresden looking like the class of the field. Their manager has emphasized the importance of squad depth: "In this league, you need 20 starters, not 11."
Arminia Bielefeld is currently occupying the second automatic promotion spot, but the chasing pack, including 1860 Munich, is within striking distance. The tactical trend in the 3. Liga this season has been the 'low-block and counter' approach used effectively by the bottom half teams to frustrate the leaders.