Nils Kaiser

① Hoffenheim II have the advantage at home, aiming to control the tempo.

② RW Essen will look to disrupt and counter, but may fall short.

③ A narrow 1-0 win for Hoffenheim II is plausible given the structure.

① RW Essen look stronger at home and should edge it.

② Waldhof Mannheim will try to respond with quick counters.

③ The match could be open with multiple goal opportunities.

① High-scoring derby predicted.

② Historical meetings suggest plenty of goals.

③ Both teams will push for attacking football.