- League position: Hertha BSC Berlin are currently 2nd in the 2. Bundesliga 2026-2027 on 6 points from 2 matches.
- Opponents' standing: TSV Eintracht Braunschweig are 5th on 3 points from 2 games.
- Recent form: Hertha are unbeaten in their last 2 matches and have posted 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss across their last 5.
An interesting clash in prospect
Hertha BSC Berlin have started the 2026-2027 campaign in much stronger fashion than TSV Eintracht Braunschweig and that shows in the early table in the 2. Bundesliga. Die Alte Dame are currently 2nd on 6 points from 2 and the Löwen sit 5th with 3 points from 2 matches.
The last matchup between the sides finished in a 1-1 draw at Eintracht Stadion in 2. Bundesliga 2025/2026 and is the only draw between these two in the last 2 matches. Hertha are in with a chance of going top of the division this weekend while Braunschweig will be keen to keep their start intact.
Hertha have a slight advantage
The odds are set at 2.55 apiece for this game and that makes it seem like a coin toss matchup. However, Hertha have looked the better side so far and they've also posted a perfect away record in 2026-2027.
Stefan Leitl has his side playing a structured 4-2-3-1, and they're playing a more vertical tempo with controlled pressing. They've not conceded a goal away from home and they'll be keen to put some distance between themselves and Braunschweig on Friday.
Braunschweig are the hosts but are in for a tough test
Braunschweig situation
Braunschweig have lost their only home game in the 2026/2027 campaign. Last weekend's 1-0 loss to VfL Bochum, a team which they beat 6-1 in Magdeburg a week before, was an up and down start to the 2026/2027 season.
Lars Kornetka has clearly given them a reset that's based on the modern principles of transitioning quickly and counter-pressing.
Key players and threats
- Jan Urbich has been Braunschweig's biggest threat in the opening 2 league games, scoring 2 goals in 2 matches and 2 of their 6 across the last 5.
- Sebastian Groenning has 2 goals in 2 for Hertha while Marten Winkler has 2 assists in 2 matches, and both offer the visitors more of a spark to attack and real bite from midfield.
Prediction and outlook
Hertha are the favourites in this match and they'll be expected to leave Braunschweig with a win.
Braunschweig have failed to win any of their last 3 home matches with Hertha, so Die Alte Dame know how to handle this trip and we're going to go with Hertha to win at Eintracht Stadion on Friday. Over 2.5 goals makes a lot of sense at 1.75 as both sides are capable of creating chances and making a matchup like this an eventful one.
