Bad Nauheim saw off Hannover 4-2 in a club friendly on Saturday evening, completing a remarkable double over their opponents within 48 hours. The match took place at Hannover's home ground on 6 September 2026, though the result carried no competitive weight in any league or cup.
And here's the thing — these two sides had already met on 4 September, with Bad Nauheim edging through 4-3. By then it was clear the visitors had the measure of their hosts, and they confirmed it with another victory, this time by a wider margin.
Hannover's recent run has been inconsistent at best. They lost 3-4 to Bad Nauheim on 4 September, but before that showed flashes of promise with a 5-1 win over Foxes Duisburg on 27 February. The pattern suggests they can score but struggle to contain opponents.
Bad Nauheim's form has been equally unpredictable. After beating Hannover 4-3, they had suffered 0-3 and 2-4 defeats against Bietigheim in late August. Yet they found their rhythm against Weiden, winning 5-1 and 1-0 in March. The visitors seem capable of raising the tempo when they need to.
With no table to climb and no points to earn, the result simply adds another entry to both teams' friendly records. Hannover have now lost both meetings this season, while Bad Nauheim's unbeaten run in these encounters extends to two.