Braunschweig in derby fever: Aydin fit for the showdown against Hannover!

Braunschweig in derby fever: Aydin fit for the showdown against Hannover!

Eintracht Braunschweig has an explosive derby against Hannover 96 on October 26, 2025. The anticipation among the fans is palpable, as the team wants to stabilize itself with another success after a win against Fortuna Düsseldorf, which ended the negative series of four defeats. Braunschweig has now collected ten points from nine games and is relatively comfortable with a three-point lead over the relegation zone. Head coach Heiner Backhaus emphasizes how important it is to continue this positive trend and improve, especially in the duel with city rivals. News38 reports that some key players who have performed well so far this season will be crucial to the outcome of the game.

Among the players who have a significant influence on the team's performance is newcomer Mehmet Aydin. The striker, who was signed on a free transfer from Schalke 04 in the summer, has already established himself as a valuable player with two goals and two assists. Despite an injury he sustained in the last game in Düsseldorf, he has not given up hope of playing in the derby. League Two reported that Aydin suffered an ankle injury in the first quarter of an hour, but continued playing until halftime and completed all training requirements after the game. Heiner Backhaus has now confirmed the good news that Aydin is fit and will play from the start.

Bad luck with injuries and squad situation

While Aydin will be on the pitch, there will be a look at the team's absences due to injuries. Eintracht Braunschweig still has to do without the long-term injured Lukas Frenkert and Frederik Jäkel, which further complicates the line-up before the important game. The opponent, Hannover 96, also had some high-profile failures. Benedikt Picheler, Ime Okon and Jonas Sterner are out, which also puts a damper on coach Stefan Leitl's team.

However, a positive signal for Hannover is the return of Noel Aseko, who can take part in training again without any problems. In contrast to Braunschweig, Hannover's form in the last five games is worrying, as the team has only picked up five points. The next game will be crucial not only for Braunschweig, but also for Hannover in order to capitalize on their respective situations.

Derby day promises tense moments for fans of both sides. With a motivated team and the goal of staying on top of the league, Eintracht seems well prepared for this challenge. The game kicks off at 1:30 p.m.—the region's eyes are on this matchup!