VERL, Germany (Interstat) — Verl 1924 II hosts 1860 Munchen II on Saturday, May 16, in a 3. Liga match that carries playoff implications for both reserve sides.

Verl 1924 II (10-12-8) enters on a 1-0 loss at R-W Essen on May 9, its second defeat in three games. The team had beaten Havelse 4-0 on May 2 and Ennepetal 1-0 on April 26. Overall, Verl II has struggled for consistency, going 3-2-5 in its last 10 matches.

1860 Munchen II (11-9-10) arrives after a 1-0 win at Nordlingen on May 9. That result snapped a three-game winless streak in which the side lost to Ingolstadt II 2-1 on May 9 – the same day as the Nordlingen match – fell 4-2 at Gundelfingen on May 5 and drew 1-1 at FT Schweinfurt on May 2. The team has shown offensive firepower, scoring five goals in a 5-0 win over Kirchanschoring on April 17, but has also given up four goals in two separate defeats.

The two sides last met Dec. 20, 2025, when Verl II earned a 2-0 home victory. That result gave Verl II a 2-1 edge in the all-time series, with the road team winning once.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a 1-1 draw, reflecting the teams’ similar recent form. Verl II averages 1.3 goals per game at home, while 1860 II scores 1.4 on the road.

For Verl II, a win would pull the team within two points of the top five. 1860 II sits three points ahead in the standings and can strengthen its playoff positioning with a victory.

After Saturday, Verl II plays R-W Ahlen at home on May 17. 1860 II hosts Ismaning in an Oberliga match on the same date.