Aalen host VfR Mannheim on Saturday, Mar 20 at 2:00 PM in a top-four clash that could have significant title implications. Both sides are separated by just 3 points in the Regionalliga Südwest, making this one of the more consequential fixtures of the season.

Aalen come into this fixture in red-hot form (4W from last 5). VfR Mannheim, meanwhile, arrive in red-hot form (5W from last 5) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. Aalen head into this on the back of a defeat, while VfR Mannheim arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Aalen and VfR Mannheim have split their 7 meetings almost evenly (2W–2D–3W). Their last encounter ended in a 0–0 draw.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Aalen a slight edge, but VfR Mannheim are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.