League III 2025 Group C Round 16 Recap

🔹 Group C – Round 16 Recap

1. Bayer 04 Leverkusen (GER) remain leaders with 36 points after 11 wins, 3 draws, and 2 losses. Their attack has been excellent (37 goals scored) and their defense one of the best (18 conceded). They’ve gone unbeaten in their last 5 matches, making them favorites for promotion.

2. Limón F.C. (CTR) continue their surprise run, sitting second with 32 points. Their form has been strong, winning 4 of their last 5 matches.

3. Shamrock Rovers (IRL) hold third on 27 points, but they’ve had some mixed results recently (2 wins, 3 losses in last 5).

4. Drogheda United (IRL) are tied on 26 points, level with 5. C.D. Barrio México (CTR), both keeping pressure on the top three despite inconsistent performances.

6–10. The chasing pack:

• Liga Deportiva Alajuelense (CTR) (25 pts) are in the hunt but need more stability.

• Lech Poznań (POL) (24 pts) have been one of the most exciting teams to watch, with 37 goals scored and 35 conceded – the most open games in the group.

• FK Vojvodina (SER) (24 pts) are also level, though recent losses have hurt their push.

• TSG 1899 Hoffenheim (GER) (22 pts) slipped after a couple of defeats.

• KS Cracovia (POL) (22 pts) have climbed back into mid-table, with their last two matches producing 4 points.

11–14. Mid-lower table:

• FC Arsenal Kyiv (UKR) (21 pts) remain steady but struggle away from home.

• FK Partizan (SER) (21 pts) have a solid defense but can’t turn draws into wins.

• Eintracht Frankfurt (GER) (20 pts) are slightly underperforming compared to expectations.

• Red Star Belgrade (SER) (20 pts) are also under pressure, especially with a poor away record (3 points from 8 away games).

15–20. Relegation zone:

• FC Kramatorsk (UKR) (20 pts) are fighting hard but still in the lower ranks.

• Bohemian F.C. (IRL) (18 pts) and Górnik Zabrze (POL) (18 pts) share the same record, both struggling defensively.

• BFC Bukovyna Chernivtsi (UKR) (17 pts) sit just above the bottom three but are winless in their last 4.

• Olympique de Marseille (FRA) (14 pts) have been very poor defensively, conceding 49 goals.

• Olympique Lyonnais (FRA) are bottom with 6 points, the worst defense in the group (73 conceded). They’ve lost 4 of their last 5 and look doomed unless they find a miracle run.

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✅ Key Takeaway: Leverkusen and Limón are pulling away at the top, while Shamrock, Drogheda, and Barrio México form the chasing pack. The relegation battle is heating up, with Lyonnais in major trouble and Marseille also sinking fast.