Draw Secures Eintracht Braunschweig's Confidence!
Ready for a fresh kickoff? It feels like just yesterday, and here we are, gearing up for the 2025/26 season! While the schedule for Eintracht Braunschweig and other second-division squads is still under wraps, one match is already a done deal: Eintracht Braunschweig versus VfB Stuttgart in the DFB-Pokal.
The Lions are up against some rough competition right from the get-go! Eintracht Braunschweig will square off against the reigning DFB-Pokal champions, VfB Stuttgart, in the first match of the new DFB-Pokal season. Given that Braunschweig secured their spot in the league last season via the playoffs, they wound up in the amateur pot for the draw, landing them a tough opponent.
Taste of Defeat? The history between these teams isn't exactly in the Lions' favor. Their previous encounters, including the 2016/2027 2nd Bundesliga season, didn't fare too well for Braunschweig, with a 1:1 draw and a 2:0 loss at Stuttgart's home game. In the DFB-Pokal, the two teams have met only three times before, with Stuttgart taking the win each time: 3:2 in the third round in 1980, 6:3 in the first round in 1985, and 3:2 in the quarter-finals in 2015.
Dodging the Dance The first-round match between Eintracht Braunschweig and VfB Stuttgart won't take place between the 15th and 18th of August as usual, though. The reason? VfB Stuttgart is participating in the Supercup against FC Bayern Munich on the 16th of August, their first competitive match of the new season. The match against the Lions will then be rescheduled to the 26th or 27th of August.
Calling All Fans More news for you: The second-division season will have already begun by then. The weekend preceding the cup match, the BTSV will have a game, and Stuttgart will pay a visit to the Eintracht Stadium a few days later. This means an 'English week' right after the season's kick-off. From a Braunschweig perspective, let's cross our paws it won't be a horrifying start.
P.S.: Stuttgart's recent encounters with Eintracht Braunschweig, specifically in the DFB-Pokal, have historically leaned towards the Swabians. Despite facing a Bundesliga team, the Lions must pull off a miracle if they wish to progress. The most recent confirmed DFB-Pokal meeting, in the 2025/26 season, saw Stuttgart, defending cup champions, face off against the DFB-Pokal newcomers. Keep your fingers crossed, Lions fans! #WembleyorWastedDreams
In the upcoming DFB-Pokal season, Eintracht Braunschweig will face a daunting challenge against the defending champions, VfB Stuttgart, setting the tone for a tough competition. This match is a reminder of their earlier encounters in European leagues, where the Lions have struggled against Stuttgart, with the Swabians having historically prevailed. #WembleyorWastedDreams
