VfL Bochum – Eintracht Braunschweig

VfL Bochum host Eintracht Braunschweig in what promises to be a pivotal clash in the lower reaches of the table. Bochum sit ninth with seven points from six games, having secured two wins and a draw but also suffered three defeats, leaving them with a modest -1 goal difference (5‑6). Braunschweig, meanwhile, languish in 15th place, holding just four points after a solitary win and a draw, while their defence has leaked 13 goals compared with 12 scored. With both sides desperate to climb out of the relegation mire, the match could prove decisive for their respective survival bids.