Darmstadt welcomes Braunschweig: Who will have the upper hand in the duel?

Darmstadt welcomes Braunschweig: Who will have the upper hand in the duel?

This Saturday afternoon, September 13th, 2025, there will be an exciting duel between Darmstadt 98 and Eintracht Braunschweig in the 2nd Bundesliga. Both teams are on equal terms, having collected seven points each in their first four games. However, the Lilies from Darmstadt have a better goal difference of +2, which gives them a small advantage. As the Betting base reported, the Darmstadt team have scored heavily in their season so far, but suffered a painful defeat against Kaiserslautern (1:3) last weekend, in which the opponent only scored all three goals after the 84th minute.

However, Darmstadt remains unbeaten at home and has impressive home strength. The Lilies have not lost in the last eight meetings against Braunschweig in the 2nd Bundesliga - they recorded four wins and four draws. This record could give them additional confidence. The club has also already picked up seven points from four games this season - a clear upward trend compared to last season, when they only had six points at the same time.

Team form and statistics

Braunschweig's current form is less encouraging. After two winless league games, in which they were recently able to fight for a 1-1 draw against Bielefeld after conceding an equalizer in the 89th minute, the pressure is high. Previously there was a 0-2 defeat against KSC. On a day when all eyes are on the offensive, Braunschweig have only recorded 35 shots of their own so far this season - a low in the league statistics from Soccerway show.

In comparison, Darmstadt sets a strong offensive tone, with a total of 65 shots on goal, which means second place in the league. Isac Lidberg is the star of the season with four goals and is the top scorer in the 2nd Bundesliga. Darmstadt is also well positioned defensively; they only conceded one goal in their own stadium and therefore have the best home defense in the league.

Historical encounters in focus

The direct duel between Darmstadt and Braunschweig is proving to be just as exciting. In the overall balance of the 26 matches, the Darmstadt team have won eight times, while Braunschweig leads with nine wins. Nine draws round off the statistics, with the goal difference of 32:37 in favor of Braunschweig. These numbers could heat things up ahead of the game. The players and fans of both camps can look forward to a grueling afternoon in which the points could be decisive.

For both the people of Darmstadt and Braunschweig, the meeting has the motto “Now more than ever”. A permanent home for the Darmstadt team and the search for a return to success for Braunschweig – everything is ready for an exciting game in the 2nd Bundesliga!