SV Elversberg – 1. FC Köln

SV Elversberg head into the clash on home turf sitting sixth in the table with six points from two wins and a loss, having edged a tight 8‑7 goal tally. Their visitors, 1. FC Köln, occupy the lower half at 12th place, holding four points after a win, a draw and a defeat, and are struggling defensively with seven goals conceded against five scored. The two sides have already met once this season, a draw that underscored the fine margins between Elversberg’s attacking edge and Köln’s occasional lapses. A victory for the hosts would lift them into the top five, while Köln will need to tighten up at the back to climb back into contention. Both teams will be keen to convert their recent form into three points as the race for European spots and relegation tightens.