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Derby hit in Hildesheim: Eintracht meets Sportfreunde Söhre!
On October 30th, 2025, HC Eintracht Hildesheim and Sportfreunde Söhre will meet in the derby in the Sparkassen Arena. Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m.
Derby hit in Hildesheim: Eintracht meets Sportfreunde Söhre!
In the Sparkasse Arena in Hildesheim the show starts tonight at 7:30 p.m.! The long-awaited derby between HC Eintracht Hildesheim and Sportfreunde Söhre is on the program, and the anticipation is palpable. Over 2,000 spectators are expected, and the event not only has local significance, but also makes headlines beyond Hildesheim's borders. Advance sales take place via the web shop on the Eintracht homepage and the office, while the box office and the hall open from 6 p.m. Team manager Martin Kahl advises arriving early to avoid long waiting times - a good tip for everyone who wants to enjoy the special atmosphere.
The current table constellation prescribes a favorite role for Eintracht. Nevertheless, anything can happen in the derby. Coach Daniel Deutsch warns that Sportfreunde Söhre will arrive confident after their last home win against Leipzig II and have a well-rehearsed team. Söhre is currently in twelfth place in the table with 6:12 points and has experienced a strong boost from its recent victory. A point win in the derby would be a real bonus for Söhre in the relegation battle.
The shape comparison
However, the Hildesheimers can look back on a remarkable form - namely six wins in a row! The team now wants to further expand this impressive series. The defensive performance and the improved shooting rate in particular characterize HC Eintracht's current game, with goalkeeper Jan Wesemann standing out together with Tjark Jonas and Henning Stoehr. However, it remains unclear whether some injured players will be able to return in time.
On the other hand, Sportfreunde Söhre are also struggling with injuries. Top performers like the brothers Yannik and Niklas Ihmann as well as pivot Norman Kordas have to prove themselves again, while Tom Hanel and Tom Folger have matured into established greats under coach Sacha Bertow. The two teams could face an exciting challenge in which the finishing and the goalkeeping duel could be crucial.
Handball in Germany
The importance of handball in Germany should not be underestimated. After football, handball is one of the most popular sports in the country and regularly attracts large crowds. The Handball Bundesliga (HBL) is very popular, especially in times when international tournaments such as the Handball World Cup attract attention. Last year, the Danish national team won the World Cup for the fourth time in a row, while the German team triumphed against Poland in the preliminary round but was eliminated by Portugal in the quarter-finals.
The HBL, in operation since 1966, attracts around 1.5 million spectators to the arenas every season - and all without the hype of previous years. THW Kiel leads the HBL's all-time table and is very popular as the record winner of the DHB Cup. The number of members in the German Handball Association has now increased to over 765,000, which further strengthens the sport and makes it appealing for future generations of handball players.
Tonight in Hildesheim we're not just playing for points, but also for honor. Eintracht Hildesheim and Sportfreunde Söhre face off in a thrilling derby, and no matter how the game ends, the passionate support of the fans will always remain at the heart of handball.