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3mo ago

Eintracht Braunschweig and 1. FC Saarbrücken Begin Pivotal Relegation Playoff Tonight

The two-leg series will determine Braunschweig's 2. Bundesliga survival or Saarbrücken's return after 19 years.

Honsak und andere Heidenheimer bejubeln ein Tor.
Horst Steffen (Elversberg) und Frank Schmidt (Heidenheim) umarmen sich.
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Overview

  • Eintracht Braunschweig faces 1. FC Saarbrücken in the first leg of the relegation playoff tonight, with the second leg set for May 27 in Braunschweig.
  • Braunschweig recently dismissed head coach Daniel Scherning after a 1:4 loss and promoted co-trainer Daniel Pfitzner to lead the team for the playoff.
  • Saarbrücken, under new coach Alois Schwartz, seeks a return to the 2. Bundesliga for the first time in 19 years, backed by fervent fan support.
  • Historically, 3. Liga teams have won 12 of 16 relegation playoffs since their reintroduction in 2008/09, adding pressure on Braunschweig to defy the trend.
  • The outcome has significant financial implications, with Braunschweig's ability to secure key player contracts and transfer revenues hinging on their league status.