Eintracht Braunschweig – Hannover 96

Eintracht Braunschweig host Hannover 96 at the Eintracht‑Stadion in what promises to be a tight battle between two sides locked near the bottom of the table. Braunschweig sit 15th with seven points from eight games, having won twice, drawn once and suffered five defeats while scoring 13 and conceding 15. Their opponents sit just above them in 14th place, holding eight points after two victories, two draws and four losses, with a goal tally of eight for and 13 against. The narrow one‑point gap and similar defensive frailties suggest a contest where a single goal could swing the fortunes of both clubs in the league. Both teams will be eager to close the gap and climb out of the relegation zone in this crucial encounter.