Sportfreunde Lotte desperately need points on Saturday, Dec 5 at 2:00 PM in the Regionalliga West. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Sportfreunde Lotte come into this fixture struggling badly (1W 4L in last 5). Oberhausen, meanwhile, arrive in red-hot form (4W from last 5) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. Sportfreunde Lotte head into this on the back of a defeat, while Oberhausen arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

Despite playing at home, Sportfreunde Lotte face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Oberhausen have won 5 of 10 encounters, with 4 draws. Their last encounter ended in a 0–0 draw.

Verdict: Despite home advantage, Oberhausen arrive in better form and with the historical edge. This could be a tricky afternoon for Sportfreunde Lotte. Oberhausen to win.