Hoffenheim II and RW Essen meet on Saturday, Apr 24 at 2:00 PM with both clubs firmly in the mix for the European places in the 3. Liga. Just 1 point separate them in the standings.

Hoffenheim II come into this fixture in good form (3W 0D 2L recently). RW Essen travel in mixed form (2W 2D 1L), which may hand the initiative to the hosts. Hoffenheim II won their last outing, while RW Essen suffered defeat — home advantage backed by momentum.

In 2 previous meetings, Hoffenheim II lead 0–2 with 0 draws. Their last encounter ended in RW Essen won 4–2. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 5.0 per game in recent meetings.

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