Lower Saxony derby: Braunschweig awaits challenger Hannover 96!
On October 26, 2025, Hannover 96 will face Eintracht Braunschweig in the Lower Saxony derby. Find out more about the game, the form of both teams and the current betting odds here.

Lower Saxony derby: Braunschweig awaits challenger Hannover 96!
On Sunday, October 26, 2025, a hotly anticipated duel is on the program at the Eintracht Stadium: Eintracht Braunschweig meets Hannover 96. The game starts at 1:30 p.m. and will be broadcast live and exclusively on Sky. The only drawback – there is no free TV broadcast. Referee Robert Hartmann will officiate the game, which takes place as part of the 10th matchday of the 2nd Bundesliga. This is a significant clash as Braunschweig and Hannover meet in the Lower Saxony derby and both teams are keen to fight their way up the table.
A look at their current form shows that Eintracht Braunschweig is currently in 12th place in the table. With 10 points from 9 games, they have a mixed record of 3 wins, 1 draw and 5 defeats. They won their last game 2-1 against Fortuna Düsseldorf, which should give them confidence. Hannover 96, on the other hand, is in 6th place with 17 points. Their most recent game ended in a 3-0 defeat against FC Schalke 04, which puts coach Stefan Leitl's team under pressure to score points in Braunschweig.
Direct balance and betting tips
There are some interesting odds for betting fans to consider: An away win for Hannover is rated at odds of 1.95, while a draw is rated at 3.90. A home win for Braunschweig can be boosted with odds of 3.81 and the bet that both teams score has odds of 1.60. The betting providers seem to be betting on a close game, and fans can be excited to see how the teams will perform.
The 2nd Bundesliga: An exciting environment
The 2nd Bundesliga is currently experiencing an interesting phase. The 2025/2026 season started on August 1st and spectator numbers are high, with almost 99 percent capacity in the stadiums. The league contains some exciting duels and the coverage of the games attracts many fans. The league's revenue volume is 1.07 billion euros, a solid sign that football is booming in the lower house. Relegated teams like Holstein Kiel and VfL Bochum can be found this season as well as promoted teams from the 3rd league, including Dynamo Dresden and Arminia Bielefeld.
Overall, the Lower Saxony derby in Braunschweig will be a very special event. The fans on both sides are there with high expectations and the players will give everything to inspire their supporters. Now we can only hope that the game will not only be exciting, but also fair and peppered with lots of goals!
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