Hertha Zehlendorf host Optik Rathenow on Sunday, Mar 7 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 Oberliga NOFV Nord 25/26, making this one of the more consequential fixtures of the season.

Hertha Zehlendorf come into this fixture in red-hot form (4W from last 5). Optik Rathenow travel in good form (3W 0D 2L recently), which may hand the initiative to the hosts.

History strongly favours Hertha Zehlendorf here — they've won 6 of 10 previous meetings against Optik Rathenow, with 1 draws. Their last encounter ended in Optik Rathenow won 0–3. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.8 per game in recent meetings.

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