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Braunschweig's test of courage: DFB Cup against defending champion Stuttgart!
Eintracht Braunschweig will face VfB Stuttgart, the reigning cup winners, in the DFB Cup on August 26th or 27th.
Braunschweig's test of courage: DFB Cup against defending champion Stuttgart!
The anticipation for the new 2025/26 season is increasing, and it couldn't get more exciting for Eintracht Braunschweig! The club is preparing for a showdown with VfB Stuttgart in the DFB Cup. In the first round, Eintracht will face the reigning title holder, who is the clear favorite in the race. Loud News38 Braunschweig ended up in the amateur pot due to relegation, which makes the challenge even greater.
The cup winners' draw took place on June 15 and the excitement in the region couldn't be greater. The last time the two teams met was a few years ago. In the 2016/2017 season there was an exciting 1-1 draw in Braunschweig and a 2-0 win for Stuttgart in the second leg. But Stuttgart are a big obstacle in the DFB Cup: VfB won all of the last three duels. Remember the games of 1980 (3:2), 1985 (6:3) and 2015 (3:2), all of which they won.
Clear favorite on the pitch
The DFB Cup game between Eintracht Braunschweig and VfB Stuttgart is scheduled to take place on August 26th or 27th, but not between August 15th and 18th, as the Swabians will play in the Supercup against FC Bayern Munich on August 16th. This leaves little time for Eintracht to prepare, as the second division season starts before this cup game. Eintracht Braunschweig has to play a competitive game the weekend before, which further intensifies the preparations for the duel with Stuttgart.
Historic encounters in the cup
If you take a look at Eintracht Braunschweig's cup history, you will see that the CLUB has been looking for a good hand in the DFB Cup, especially in recent years. Information about this can be found at Transfer market. Will the turning point come this time? A win against the defending champions would not only speak for the morale of the team, but also for the fans it would be a celebration that would not be quickly forgotten.
Eintracht Braunschweig has to prepare for intensive weeks. The road to surprise is rocky, but hopes are high in the beautiful city in the heart of Lower Saxony. Fans and players are ready - now it's time to deliver on the pitch!