VfL Oldenburg Women — Neckarsulmer Women: 29:23, Handball Bundesliga Frauen

Oldenburg 29:23 Neckarsulmer

Oldenburg women took on Neckarsulmer in the Bundesliga on 2026-09-16 and came through 29:23. The hosts sit fifth with five points from four matches, while Neckarsulmer remain eleventh on zero points after four draws. By then the gap between sides looked wider on the table than the scoreline suggested.

Oldenburg started with purpose and managed the tempo from the opening exchanges. They kept their defence compact and turned what could have been a tight contest into something more controlled. The visitors struggled to find rhythm in attack and looked to be chasing the game for large stretches.

And here's the thing — we had called a home win at 59 per cent confidence before kickoff. The result matched the prediction, though not without some resistance from Neckarsulmer. They did not fold immediately and stayed in touch longer than many expected.

The visitors had nothing to lose and played without fear, which kept the score respectable for most of the match. To be fair, they earned their four draws already and showed character in not surrendering completely. Oldenburg, meanwhile, needed to prove they could close out a match after their earlier results had been mixed.

The result moves Oldenburg further clear in the middle of the table and adds two points to their tally. Neckarsulmer remain winless and will need a breakthrough soon if they want to avoid the bottom. The history between them adds an edge — Oldenburg had won 36:26 at this venue in May, and this was another statement.