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Braunschweig 1 - 0 Saarbrucken
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Tuesday’s action sees a clash in the Bundesliga 2 Qualification final between Braunschweig and Saarbrucken.
Placed 16th in Bundesliga 2, Braunschweig have had a poor season, leaving them in this clash to secure survival in the second tier of German football. On the other hand, Saarbrucken have been fantastic throughout the season, sitting 3rd in Germany’s 3 Liga.
As the game approaches, here is everything you need to know about the sides ahead of kick-off.
• Braunschweig have one once out of their last five matches
• Braunschweig have won three out of their last five meetings with Saarbrucken
• Saarbrucken have won three out of their last five matches
• Saarbrucken have scored 11 goals in their last five matches
Battling as the bigger club, Braunschweig have in Bundesliga 2, sit in 16th spot. Braunschweig have also been in bad form, winning once in their last five games. But the last time out was a 0-2 win over this week’s opponents Saarbrucken.
Their opponents, Saarbrucken finished 3rd in the 3 Liga, after a phenomenal season as one of the league’s best teams. In recent weeks, Saarbrucken have been okay, winning three out of the last five, and coming into Tuesday, will want revenge over Braunschweig and promotion to Germany’s second tier.
Rayan Philippe will be one to watch in this fixture, the Frenchman having created the most chances in the previous meeting between the sides (3). Philippe has been on top form throughout the season, scoring 13 goals in 34 Bundesliga 2 appearances.
Braunschweig Predicted Lineup (3-5-2): Hoffman, Jaeckel, Bicakcic, Kohler, Rittmuller, Krausse, Gomez, Tempelmann, Conteh, Philippe, Polter.
Coming into this fixture, Braunschweig have several injuries to face Saarbrucken. Five players remain out, with reported season-ending injuries.
Christian Conteh is out with a knee problem and Leon Bell is out with a muscle injury, while Niklas Tauer, Sidi Sane, and Tino Casali are out with cruciate ligament injuries.
Saarbrucken Predicted Lineup (3-4-2-1): Menzel, Becker, Sonnenberg, Bichsel, Fahrner, Zeitz, Sontheimer, Rizzuto, Kruger, Rabihic, Brunker.
Unlike their opponents, Saarbrucken have no absentees and come into this huge tussle with a team in the division above, with a first-choice squad.
With both teams typically operating in different divisions of German football, Braunschweig and Saarbrucken have not met on several occasions. Within their five meetings, Braunschweig come out as the clear victors with three wins compared to one draw and one win for Saarbrucken.
Recent Meetings:
• 31st July 2020 - Saarbrucken 0-3 Braunschweig
• 11th December 2020 – Braunschweig 1-0 Saarbrucken
• 1st October 2021 – Saarbrucken 2-2 Braunschweig
• 12th March 2022 – Braunschweig 0-2 Saarbrucken
• 23rd May 2025 – Saarbrucken 0-2 Braunschweig
Facing each other in a final, with promotion on the line – it is a giant clash for both clubs. However, after showing their superiority in the previous leg and sitting in a division above, Braunschweig will be the favourites.
With all of this in mind, our team of professional experts have decided that the best tip for this game is for Braunschweig to win. Odds of 1.016 from HighBet means that a £10 bet could see a potential return of £10.16.
Braunschweig 1-0 Saarbrucken
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