Drawing the third parallel: A tie between Fortuna Düsseldorf and Eintracht Braunschweig, 2 goals apiece.
In a closely contested match, Fortuna Düsseldorf and Eintracht Braunschweig played out a thrilling 2:2 draw at the Merkur Spiel-Arena.
The encounter began with Braunschweig starting the game on the front foot, creating the first chance of the match just four minutes in. Lino Tempelmann's shot from close range narrowly missed Düsseldorf's goal, setting the tone for an exciting match.
Düsseldorf responded quickly, with Matthias Zimmermann's shot saved by Ron-Thorben Hoffmann in the 35th minute. The home team continued to press, but chances were hard to come by in the first half.
The second half began with a different narrative, as Nicolas Gavory equalized for Düsseldorf early on, just four minutes into the half. The goal was set up by Shinta Appelkamp, marking a turning point in the match.
Braunschweig, however, refused to be outdone and regained the lead through Rayan Philippe in the 52nd minute. The goal was a result of a well-executed move, with no clear defensive errors from Düsseldorf.
Düsseldorf responded once more, with Zimmermann scoring a stunning goal while falling in the 72nd minute. Jona Niemiec provided the assist, setting up a tense final quarter of the match.
The match continued to ebb and flow, with both teams creating chances. Philippe missed a chance for Braunschweig in the 84th minute, while Kastenmeier made a brilliant save to deny Szabó's header in the dying moments of the game.
Myron van Brederode and Ísak Jóhannesson also had chances for Düsseldorf, but their shots were saved by Hoffmann. Jamil Siebert made a last-ditch tackle to clear a shot by Rayan Philippe off the line in the 42nd minute, showcasing the determination of both teams.
The match ended in a 2:2 draw, a fitting result for a game filled with excitement and close calls. The result leaves Düsseldorf with a notable recent draw rate, especially against Hannover 96, with six draws out of eight matches in their recent head-to-head. However, their recent form has been poor, with losses in their opening matches of the 2025–2026 season.
Looking ahead, Düsseldorf's next game is their final home match of the season against FC Schalke 04 on Saturday, 10th May, at the Merkur Spiel-Arena, with kick-off at 13:00.
In the upcoming game against FC Schalke 04, Fortuna Düsseldorf, recently known for their draw rate against Hannover 96, will aim to improve their form, having struggled in the opening matches of the 2025–2026 European-leagues season. Despite the poor start, memories of their exciting draw with Eintracht Braunschweig, marked by sports like football and filled with close calls, still linger.
