HALSTENBEK, Germany (Interstat) — A local rivalry renews Sunday when Halsten-Rellingen hosts ET Lokstedt in a Week 23 fixture of the German State Leagues, with the home side looking to reverse a prolonged slump.

The match at Jacob-Thode-Platz kicks off a critical period for Halsten-Rellingen, which has struggled for form and points. The team enters on a four-match winless streak across all competitions, having been outscored 13-1 in that span. Its most recent outing was a 2-0 defeat at Sasel on Dec. 7.

Overall, Halsten-Rellingen has conceded 22 goals while scoring just four in its last six league matches, a run that includes heavy losses to ETSV Hamburg (6-0) and Buchholz (5-1). Its last positive result was a 1-1 draw at Niendorfer TSV on Nov. 16.

Visiting ET Lokstedt arrives with slightly more momentum, having secured a 2-2 draw at Osdorf in its last recorded match on Sept. 21. That result could provide a confidence boost as it seeks to capitalize on its rival’s defensive vulnerabilities.

Statistical models favor a home turnaround. Interstat’s game simulator projects a 2-1 victory for Halsten-Rellingen, while its ELO rating system gives the hosts a 60.10 percent probability of winning.

Sunday’s contest is the first of a crucial 10-game stretch to close the season for Halsten-Rellingen, which will look to build momentum before hosting Harksheide on Feb. 1. Securing three points against a nearby foe is vital for halting its current slide.

The fixture, organized by the German football association, continues a longstanding district rivalry. With both teams battling for positioning in the state league table, the match promises high intensity despite the lower-division setting.

Kickoff is scheduled for Sunday afternoon, Jan. 25, 2026, in Halstenbek.