Highlights
90'
+ 9
Full-time: Braunschweig 2-0 Hannover
The hosts were the deserved winners after arguably putting in their best performance of the season. Fabio Kaufmann opened the scoring for Eintracht in the first half while Rayan Philippe's added-time penalty sealed the deal for Daniel Scherning's team.
90'
+ 9
Conclusion
Boundless jubilation in the Eintracht Stadium. Eintracht Braunschweig can celebrate three important points after an intense derby. Not much went right for the visitors from Hannover today. Scherning's side, on the other hand, repeatedly created good chances with their offensive trio. All in all, a deserved derby victory for Eintracht.
Full-time
90'
+ 5
Substitution
90'
+ 5
Substitution
90'
+ 4
Goal for Braunschweig!
After a foul by Muroya on Philippe, the referee pointed to the penalty spot. The video assistant confirmed the decision. Philippe steps up and confidently strikes the spot kick into the bottom left corner.
90'
+ 4
Goal probability 
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
90'
+ 2
SituationPenalty
ReviewHandball?
DecisionPenalty
90'
Two minutes left to play!
Can Hannover find an equaliser?
90'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
86'
Leitl makes another substitution
Gindorf comes on for the exhausted Christiansen to try and spark the game back to life.
82'
SituationGoal
ReviewHandball?
DecisionNo goal
82'
Substitution
81'
Goal for Braunschweig!
Fiercely contested encounter
© IMAGO/Susanne Hübner, Susanne Huebner
76'
Break in play
That looked nasty! After an aerial duel, Krauße lands on his head and remains motionless on the ground. The medical staff rushed to his aid immediately. After brief treatment, Krauße was able to leave the pitch on his own. Marie comes on to replace him.
75'
Substitution
72'
Scherning makes a double substitution
Polter comes on for Szabó and should provide relief. Additionally, Nikolaou enters the fray for Ehlers.
72'
Substitution
72'
Substitution
71'
Hannover with a chance!
Once again, Momuluh shows his strength down the right, plays a low diagonal ball across the penalty area and serves it perfectly to Wdowik. His low shot from whistles past the far post and out of play.
70'
Attacking reinforcements
Voglsammer and Rochelt come on for Ngankam and Lee to provide fresh impetus.
70'
Substitution
70'
Substitution
68'
Braunschweig far more dangerous
Goal attempts
8off target
9on target
12off target
1on target
65'
Another booking
In a foot race with Szabó, Neumann brings down the attacker and is cautioned. It's his third yellow card of the season.
57'
Hannover piling on the pressure!
This is a good spell from the visitors - as the match progresses, they are looking likelier to score an equaliser.
Jubilation for Eintracht!
© IMAGO/Susanne Hübner, Susanne Huebner
53'
Thick and fast from Braunschweig!
Momuluh and Gómez trade chances.
51'
Philippe again!
Nearly a second for Braunschwei. A lovely combination between Philippe and Bell Bell ends with a shot from Philippe. Again, though, Zieler manages to save and holds onto the ball.
49'
Goalkeeper Efficiency of Ron-Robert Zieler
Goalkeeper Efficiency
Goalkeeper Efficiency compares the number of saves a goalkeeper makes with his expected saves (xSaves). xSaves is calculated with the help of artificial intelligence. When a goalkeeper has a positive efficiency value, it means he has saved more shots than statistically expected.
2
Saves6
xSaves4
46'
Back underway
Hannover make two changes at half-time. The ineffective Kunze and Nielsen make way for Leopold and Tresoldi.
Kick-off!
46'
Half-time: Braunschweig 1-0 Hannover
The home side have a deserved lead at the break! In particular, Philippe and Szabó have caused major problems for Hannover's defence. The visitors, meanwhile, offered far too little going forward. They'll need to step up their game in the second half.
45'
+ 5
Substitution
45'
+ 5
Substitution
Half-time
45'
+ 3
Another booking
Ngankam beats Bičakčić and races away. The Braunschweig defender slides in to bring down his opponent and is rightly shown the yellow card.
45'
+ 1
Nearly 2-0!
Big chance for Braunschweig! Philippe capitalises on an error from the Hannover backline and drives into the penalty area before attempting a cheeky chip. However, it ultimately lands in the arms of Zieler.
43'
Philippe everywhere!
Shots
4
2
Rayan Philippe Håvard Nielsen
41'
First yellow card for the visitors
The defensive midfielder catches Gómez in the face with his arm and is shown a yellow card.
38'
Grill not yet tested
The Eintracht goalkeeper has not had to deal with any shots on target so far. In contrast, Hannover's Zieler has already had to make five saves!
36'
Szabó with another attempt
The striker gets a shot off from a central position, but the shot is blocked.
35'
Brief injury break
Gómez is lying on the ground in pain, holding his ankle. After a short treatment break, he's able to continue.
33'
Plenty of possession for the visitors...
Possession (%)
3961
30'
Far over
A lovely solo effort from Momuluh down the right. He does well to cross the ball to Ngankam, who blazes his shot well over the crossbar.
30'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
27'
Philippe again!
The striker keeps causing problems for the visitors. The Frenchman again leaves two or three opponents standing and shoots, with Zieler again defusing the danger.
24'
Hosts showing pace
21'
Goal for Braunschweig!
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
13'
Getting heated!
Another big chance for the home side. Philippe tries his luck from just outside the penalty area. However, goalkeeper Zieler manages to save the low drive at the second attempt.
12'
Almost a goal for Hannover!
Grill rushes out of his box and has no chance of getting to the ball, allowing Ngankam to try a chipped shot. However, the ball flies wide.
12'
Big chance for Braunschweig!
A delightful chipped pass from Philippe finds Krauße. The midfielder controls the ball elegantly, but his shot on goal is then blocked at the last moment by Muroya.
10'
First yellow card
Kaufmann brings Kunze and sees a yellow card.
7'
Maiden opening
The hosts fire off the first shot of the match. A long high ball finds Tauer, and the shoots from inside the area Zieler saves. It wouldn't have counted anyway, as Tauer was offside.
4'
Strong from the start
It has been a positive opening from the hosts. Hannover's Wdowik is brought down by Kaufmann., which results in the first free kick of the match.
1'
We're off!
Braunschweig are playing in their familiar yellow and blue kit, while the visitors are in black.
Kick-off!
The teams enter the pitch
The conditions are perfect for a wonderful afternoon of football, as Braunschweig bathes in sunshine and blue skies.
The stage is set
The 181st Lower Saxony derby is the perfect way to start of a Sunday afternoon. There's a crackle of excitement in Braunschweig as we prepare for this one to get under way.
Momuluh gets his chance!
Momuluh is in the starting eleven for Hannover for the first time in over a year and a half. The 22-year-old forward's previous inclusing in the first XI was on 12 March 2023 (a 1-1 home draw against Hansa Rostock).
Freshening things up
All five incoming Eintracht players have not started regularly this term: Ehlers was last in the first XI on Matchday 1, Bell Bell, Tauer and Szabó each on Matchday 2, and Gomez on Matchday 3.
Visitors make three changes
Hannover head coach Stefan Leitl makes three changes to his starting eleven from the team that defeated Nurember 2-0. Kunze, Momuluh and Nielsen play in place of Leopold, Rochelt and Tresoldi (all on the bench).
Significant rotation
Eintracht manager Daniel Scherning makes five changes to his starting line-up from the side that lost to Ulm last time out. Bell Bell, Ehlers, Tauer, Gomez and Szabó come in for Ivanov, Di Michele, Polter (all on the bench), Köhler (suspended) and Rittmüller (not in the squad).
Hannover starting XI
Zieler - Muroya, Neumann, Halstenberg, Wdowik - Kunze, Christiansen - Momuluh, Lee - Ngankam, Nielsen
Braunschweig starting XI
Grill - Jaeckel, Bičakčić, Ehlers - Kaufmann, Tauer, Krauße, Bell Bell - Gómez, Szabó - Philippe
Old faces returning
Hannover forward Håvard Nielsen played for Braunschweig for a year and a half. During his time there he was relegated from the Bundesliga with Eintracht in 2013/14 (grabbing two goals in 16 games, including one against his current club). He then scored eight goals in 30 games for Braunschweig in Bundesliga 2.
Solid at the back
Hannover have conceded less than one goal per game on average against Braunschweig in Bundesliga 2 (16 in 20 games).
A force at home
Braunschweig have lost just one of their last six home games against Hannover in all competitions (2-1 in February 2021, with three wins and two draws).
Hannover on top
Hannover have lost just one of their last eight matches against their Lower Saxony rivals (four wins, three draws and one loss). It was a 1-0 away game in March 2023.
Scherning on Hannover:
"This is perhaps the most extraordinary and important match of the season. It's a match with which you can change a lot. It's a match with which you can turn things around. And it's a match where a great deal is at stake. We feel ready for it."
Leitl on Braunschweig:
"There will be a lot of back and forth. I believe it will be a very physical match - that's what a derby brings. With high intensity and a willingness to run. That's the starting point for this match. Absolute second-division football with a lot of emotion - that's what we can expect on Sunday."
Hello and welcome!
Welcome along and thanks for joining us for build-up and live coverage of this Matchday 8 fixture between Eintracht Braunschweig and Hannover 96.