Hoffenheim II return to home soil to face RW Essen at 2:00 PM Mar 7, 2026 in what could be a turning point in their 3. Liga campaign.

Hoffenheim II enter this contest riding a strong wave of form, with 3 wins from their last 5 matches. RW Essen have been relatively steady, taking 2 victories in recent outings.

Historically, RW Essen lead the rivalry with 1 wins over Hoffenheim II's 0. Their most recent meeting saw RW Essen came out on top 1-3.

Expect a tight, tactical affair. Hoffenheim II may hold the edge at the stadium, but RW Essen's quality on the break shouldn't be underestimated.