Eintracht Braunschweig vs Fortuna Düsseldorf: latest news

• Dzeko Returns as Schalke Face Their Biggest Selection Dilemma of the Season

  Edin Dzeko returns to Schalke's squad for Saturday's promotion decider against Düsseldorf, but manager Miron Muslic faces a fascinating dilemma. With Moussa Sylla thriving in the 40-year-old's absence, the selection could determine both the match outcome and Schalke's future direction.

  8 May 2026

• Schalke Set for Bundesliga Return as Six Teams Battle Against Drop

  Schalke 04 can secure immediate promotion back to the Bundesliga with victory over Fortuna Düsseldorf on Saturday, completing a remarkable redemption story just one year after relegation. Meanwhile, six clubs separated by just two points battle to avoid joining Preußen Münster in dropping to Liga 3.

  5 May 2026

• Schalke Deploy Unprecedented Security to Prevent Promotion Pitch Invasion

  Schalke are implementing extraordinary security measures to prevent a pitch invasion if they secure Bundesliga promotion against Fortuna Düsseldorf on Saturday. The unprecedented preparations reveal the intense pressure surrounding the fallen giants' potential return to Germany's top flight after just one season away.

  4 May 2026

• Schalke One Win From Bundesliga Return After Paderborn Thriller

  Schalke 04 stand one victory away from Bundesliga promotion after a dramatic 3-2 comeback win at Paderborn. Winter signings Ljubicic and Aouchiche proved decisive as Miron Muslic's mid-season tactical revolution transformed the league's best defensive team into an attacking force.

  1 May 2026

• HSV Face North Derby Nightmare as Vuskovic Injury Threatens Bremen Clash

  Hamburg's defensive cornerstone Luka Vuskovic missed training again ahead of Saturday's crucial North Derby against Werder Bremen, sparking panic at Volkspark. The 17-year-old Croatian's potential absence could derail HSV's promotion push and hand their bitter rivals a significant advantage in one of German football's fiercest rivalries.

  21 Apr 2026

• Klaus Allofs Admits Blame as Fortuna Düsseldorf Face Third-Tier Nightmare

  Former sporting director Klaus Allofs has admitted responsibility for Fortuna Düsseldorf's disastrous season as the club faces potential relegation to Germany's third tier. The traditional Bundesliga club has lost five straight matches and could face financial catastrophe if they drop to Liga 3.

  20 Apr 2026

• Hertha Berlin's Promotion Dreams Die in Braunschweig as Ernst Admits Defeat

  Hertha Berlin's 1-1 draw at Braunschweig mathematically ends their Bundesliga promotion hopes after squandering another lead. Goalkeeper Tjark Ernst admitted 'the train has well and truly left the station' as the club faces a summer rebuild with key players like Ernst and Eichhorn expected to be sold.

  20 Apr 2026

• Schalke Eye Bundesliga Return as Relegation Battle Explodes in 2. Bundesliga

  Schalke 04 host bottom club Münster with manager Karaman returning from suspension as the 2. Bundesliga reaches a pivotal weekend. Relegation-threatened Braunschweig gamble on Tempelmann's first start in months against Hertha, while Fürth face Darmstadt in another crucial survival battle.

  19 Apr 2026

• Middlesbrough's Carrick targets Leeds midfielder Tanaka as Championship clubs circle Premier League strugglers

  Michael Carrick wants to bring Leeds United's Ao Tanaka to Middlesbrough, not Manchester United as misleading reports suggest. The confusion highlights how Championship clubs are positioning themselves to sign Premier League squad players, with Leeds' relegation battle potentially triggering a summer exodus.

  19 Apr 2026

• Ende Signals Defensive Revolution as Düsseldorf Face Magdeburg Showdown

  New Fortuna Düsseldorf manager Alexander Ende has revealed plans to implement a back four defensive system ahead of Saturday's crucial relegation battle at Magdeburg. The tactical switch represents a significant gamble that could determine whether Düsseldorf survives in the 2. Bundesliga, with immediate implications for betting markets as defensive changes typically impact both match outcomes and goal totals.

  17 Apr 2026