Eintracht Braunschweig - Hertha Berlin

Friday evening at the Eintracht Stadion, Eintracht Braunschweig welcome Hertha Berlin for matchday 3 of the 2. Bundesliga. The hosts look to regain their footing after a difficult exit in the DFB Pokal against Union Berlin, having previously secured a commanding 6-1 victory over Magdeburg in the league. With Ron-Thorben Hoffmann expected to start in goal behind a defensive line featuring Fabio Di Michele and Andi Hoti, Braunschweig will aim to contain a visiting side that has enjoyed a solid start to their campaign.

Hertha Berlin arrive in strong form, having defeated FC Heidenheim 4-1 in their most recent league outing. While they will be without the suspended Deyovaisio Zeefuik, the expected XI includes Josip Brekalo and Sebastian Groenning in attack. The visitors have demonstrated defensive resilience in their early fixtures, and they will look to build on their recent unbeaten run against the hosts, which includes a 1-1 draw on 19 April 2026.