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Düsseldorf vs. Braunschweig: Crisis duel under a new coach!
Eintracht Braunschweig will meet Fortuna in Düsseldorf on October 17th, 2025. Both teams are fighting for much-needed points.
Düsseldorf vs. Braunschweig: Crisis duel under a new coach!
The anticipation for the meeting between Fortuna Düsseldorf and Eintracht Braunschweig is great, especially since this game on October 17, 2025 marks the first competitive appearance for the Düsseldorf team under their new coach Markus beginning. The German took over the team after parting ways with Daniel Thioune and announces a possession-oriented style of play with early pressing. The bookmakers' odds support the expectations of Fortuna, which goes into the game as favorites with over 55%, as Bild reports.
Things are currently not looking rosy for the Düsseldorf team, who are in 13th place with ten points after eight match days. The team was able to bring home seven points from the last five matches, but their home record of just one point from four games leaves a lot to be desired. Braunschweig, on the other hand, is in 15th place with seven points and has recorded four defeats in a row, which further worsens the situation.
A look at the lineups
Markusbeginn is likely to rely on a 4-2-3-1 system with the following formation: Kastenmeier in goal, supported by Zimmermann, Daland, de Wijs and Heyer in the defensive line. In midfield, Breithaupt and Alexandropoulos form the center, while Raimund, Muslija and Appelkamp cobble together the offensive and Itten is supposed to provide the ink up front. Raimund in particular is returning from injury and could be the decisive factor in one-on-one situations.
On the other hand, Braunschweig is dealing with several injuries, including defenders Frenkert, Jäkel and Bell Bell, and will play with a 3-4-3 system. Hoffmann saves the goal while Ehlers, Köhler and Flick close the defense. Aydin and Di Michele Sanchez are earmarked as full-backs, and with Heußer and Marie in central midfield they hope to strengthen the attack around Gómez, Yardımcı and Conteh.
Direct comparison and statistics
Statistically speaking, there is something to be said for Düsseldorf, which has won four times in the last five duels, including an impressive 5-0 in December 2024. However, the last meeting in Braunschweig ended with a 2-2, which shows that a draw is also possible. This expectation was fueled by the two teams' most recent games, where both didn't exactly shine with defensive strength. Braunschweig has always scored in its last five matches, but also conceded goals, while Düsseldorf is unbeaten in its last four games, including two draws, as Kicker reports.
The game will take place at the Merkur Spiel-Arena in Düsseldorf and the setting promises exciting moments as both teams hunger for points in the intense battle for league positions. For Braunschweig, a win would not only be a liberation, but they could also move five points closer to the relegation place. Fortuna Düsseldorf, on the other hand, urgently needs points in order to be able to provide relevant arguments in the promotion race.
The betting odds also show that both a goal from both sides and over 2.5 goals seem very likely - no surprise given the defensive challenges of both teams.
The game kicks off at 6:30 p.m. and fans can look forward to an exciting duel in which both coaches want to show that they have the right instinct for their squad.