Verl have had a tough run lately — they haven't won any of their last five games, with a couple of draws and a couple of losses. Waldhof Mannheim, on the other hand, have been in better shape, winning three of their last five, including some high-scoring away wins. So the visitors come into this one looking sharper and more confident.

When these two teams meet, the games have often been tight, though a few recent ones produced plenty of goals. Verl did win the most recent meeting on Waldhof's ground, but overall these matches tend to be close. Given Waldhof's better recent form against Verl's struggles, the away side looks the more likely to come out on top.