Goals on both sides: Eintracht Braunschweig vs Southampton prediction
Eintracht Braunschweig
Southampton
The friendly between Germany’s Eintracht Braunschweig and England’s Southampton is set for July 24 at the Eintracht Stadium in Braunschweig. The hosts have already found their rhythm after three summer friendlies, while the visitors are only just kicking off their preparations - yet arrive on the back of a confident win and a strong finish to last season.
Eintracht Braunschweig: attack firing, defense still vulnerable
Eintracht have played three warm-up matches so far and remain unbeaten. The German side demolished FT Braunschweig 7-0, then beat Havelse 2-1, and in their most recent outing drew 1-1 with BW Linz.
Last season, the club finished only 15th, collecting 37 points but managing to retain their place in the 2. Bundesliga. In the final rounds, Eintracht lost 0-2 to Holstein and 0-1 to Schalke, but sandwiched between those defeats was a 2-1 win over Dynamo Dresden.
Southampton: higher class, but less match sharpness
Southampton have played just one summer friendly so far, confidently defeating Eastleigh 3-1. The Saints once again proved they can step it up after the break and maintain high attacking intensity.
Last season, Southampton finished fourth in the Championship, amassing 80 points with a +26 goal difference. Down the stretch, they beat Preston North End 3-1, drew 0-0 with Middlesbrough in the first leg of the playoff semi-final, and then won the return 2-1.
Match facts and head-to-head
- Eintracht average 2.20 goals per game over their last five matches.
- Both teams concede an average of one goal per game over the past five matches.
- Eintracht Braunschweig and Southampton have never met before.
Trading blows seems inevitable: Eintracht Braunschweig vs Southampton prediction
The German side have already played more warm-ups and should be superior physically. At the same time, Eintracht’s results show they are eager to push forward but sometimes leave gaps at the back after losing possession.
Southampton have the edge in individual quality and can create chances regularly, even if not at peak fitness. However, being at the start of pre-season and likely to make plenty of substitutions could mean less stability for the English side, so an open game with goals at both ends looks the most reasonable scenario.
