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

Schalke 04 II come into this fixture struggling badly (1W 4L in last 5). Sportfreunde Lotte travel struggling badly (0W 4L in last 5), which may hand the initiative to the hosts.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Schalke 04 II and Sportfreunde Lotte have split their 10 meetings almost evenly (4W–2D–4W). Their last encounter ended in Sportfreunde Lotte won 2–5. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 4.6 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: Little separates these two on form or history. Home advantage could be the deciding factor — a narrow Schalke 04 II win or a draw looks most likely.