"Kickoff of the season for Aue in the Ore Mountains against Rostock"
The highly anticipated 3rd League season opener between Erzgebirge Aue and Hansa Rostock is just around the corner, with both teams gearing up for a thrilling encounter. As of now, no specific lineups for either team have been confirmed, but we have some insights from recent pre-season activities.
For Hansa Rostock, their probable starting XI from a friendly match in July 2025 could provide a clue: Uphoff in goal, with Pfanne (captain), Carstens, Gebuhr, Mejdr, Dietze, Schuster, Harenbrock, Kinsombi, Lebeau, and Hummel making up the rest of the team. However, it's important to note that this lineup might change ahead of the official league season opener.
Erzgebirge Aue, on the other hand, is keeping their cards close to their chest regarding their lineup. After a six-week pre-season preparation, the club has undergone a medium-sized turnover, with ten players leaving and 14 new ones joining. The majority of the starting lineup for the match against Hansa Rostock is set following a successful dress rehearsal against league rival Energie Cottbus.
One player to watch out for is Ronny König, the scorer of the last home win against Hansa Rostock, who is hopeful for a peaceful game but refrains from picking a favourite. Coach Jens Härtel, who will face his former club in the match, has named Hansa Rostock as one of his promotion favourites for the 2025/26 season.
Hansa Rostock, under the guidance of coach Härtel's successor, has reinforced their squad to such an extent that they are believed to have twice as good players on every position. However, their performance in the upcoming season remains difficult to predict due to their ongoing preparations.
The match between Erzgebirge Aue and Hansa Rostock, often referred to as an East derby, is a much-anticipated event for many fans. If successful, Aue could celebrate its first home win against Hansa Rostock in over a decade, as the last time this happened was on September 30, 2011.
The 2025/26 3rd League season kicks off on Sunday, August 3rd, and the match between Erzgebirge Aue and Hansa Rostock will be broadcast live on SPORT IM OSTEN from 1:30 PM. Sports director Matthias Heidrich stated that the team is looking forward to starting the new season.
New signing Julian Guttau, who has been unable to train with the team for the past one and a half weeks, is questionable for the match. Regardless, the stage is set for an exciting East derby showdown. Let's wait and see who will come out on top!
- The upcoming East derby between Erzgebirge Aue and Hansa Rostock, scheduled for August 3rd, promises to be a thrilling football encounter, as both teams have been preparing intensely for the new season.
- For Hansa Rostock, their probable starting XI in the friendly match against Uerdingen in July 2025 provides a hint of their potential lineup, with players such as Uphoff, Pfanne, Carstens, and Schuster potentially taking the field.
