Verl have had a rough run lately. They lost their most recent game, and in their last five matches they have picked up only three draws and two losses without a win. Hoffenheim II are struggling even more, having lost four of their last five games. The only bright spot for them was a win on the road back in September. Recent meetings between these two teams have been lively, with plenty of goals in each game, and both sides have found the net regularly against each other.

Given that Hoffenheim II have lost so many games in a row and Verl are at least grinding out draws, this looks like a close match that Verl are slightly better placed to take. The smart call is a Verl win.