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Relegation: 1. FC Saarbrücken meets weakened Eintracht Braunschweig!
1. FC Saarbrücken will face Eintracht Braunschweig in the relegation game on May 23, 2025. Follow the games live on free TV.
Relegation: 1. FC Saarbrücken meets weakened Eintracht Braunschweig!
On May 19, 2025 it will be official: The 1. FC Saarbrücken meets Eintracht Braunschweig in the relegation. After an exciting end to the season, Saarbrücken secured their place in the relegation with a 2-1 home win against Borussia Dortmund II on May 17, 2025. In the same game, Energie Cottbus lost 1:4 to FC Ingolstadt, which sealed the fate of Saarbrücken.
The starting position for both teams is different. Eintracht Braunschweig ended the season in 16th place in the 2nd Bundesliga and had to deal with a painful 4-1 defeat against 1. FC Nürnberg on May 18, 2025. This defeat led to far-reaching consequences for the team, as the club parted ways with head coach Daniel Schering as well as his assistant coaches Andreas Zimmermann and goalkeeping coach Milenko Gilic on May 19, 2025. Marc Pfitzner will now take over responsibility as the new head coach and lead the team into relegation.
Dates and mode of relegation
The relegation games are scheduled for May 23rd (first leg) and May 27th (second leg). The first leg will take place at the Ludwigsparkstadion in Saarbrücken and starts at 8:30 p.m. The encounter will be broadcast on free TV on Sat1/Sky. The relegation follows a clear mode: the table 16th. of the Bundesliga plays against the third party of the 2nd Bundesliga in home and away games, with the winner receiving the 18th starting place in the Bundesliga.
The defensive weakness of Eintracht Braunschweig deserves particular attention, as they had one of the weakest defenses in the last third division season with 64 goals conceded. Only SSV Jahn Regensburg, which is in danger of relegation, had to accept more goals (71). This balance could prove decisive in the relegation.
A look at the relegation history
The relegation has been held since 2009 and offers teams the chance to stay in the league or secure promotion. Historically, relegation has often been characterized by tension and dramatic twists. The selection of games ranges from 1. FC Nürnberg against Energie Cottbus to Hamburger SV against VfB Stuttgart and demonstrates the intensity of these encounters.
The upcoming games will be crucial for both clubs. While Saarbrücken is hoping for promotion, Braunschweig is trying to establish itself in the second Bundesliga. The fans of both clubs can look forward to nerve-wracking weeks.