FC Buederich face SW Essen on Sunday, Nov 8 at 2:30 PM in a basement battle that neither side can afford to lose. Both clubs are deep in the relegation picture in the Oberliga – Niederrhein, and defeat here could prove costly come the end of the season.

FC Buederich come into this fixture struggling badly (0W 3L in last 5). SW Essen travel struggling badly (0W 4L in last 5), which may hand the initiative to the hosts.

In 6 previous meetings, FC Buederich lead 2–4 with 0 draws. Their last encounter ended in SW Essen won 1–0. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.2 per game in recent meetings.

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