SUNDAY, MAY 3, 2026 (Interstat) — REGIONALLIGA PREVIEW

DRESDEN (Interstat) — A Regionalliga matchup Sunday will pit 1. FC Union Berlin II against 1. FFC Fortuna Dresden, with the visiting side riding a dominant recent history against its host.

Kickoff is set for Sunday at a venue to be announced. The game is part of the German fourth-tier schedule.

Union Berlin II enters the contest after a 4-1 victory April 26 against Turkiyemspor R-B. That win improved its record to six wins, one draw and three losses over its last 10 league matches. The reserve side has scored 30 goals in that span while conceding 17. Forward production has come from multiple sources, with the team averaging three goals per game in its past four outings.

Fortuna Dresden, meanwhile, lost 4-2 at Magdeburg on April 26, its fourth defeat in five games. The home side has won only once in its last 10 Regionalliga fixtures, posting a 1-2-7 record in that stretch. Defensive struggles have been a theme: Dresden has allowed 28 goals over those 10 matches, including a 7-0 loss to RB Leipzig II on Nov. 2, 2025, and a 5-0 defeat to Hertha Berlin on March 29.

The head-to-head history heavily favors Union Berlin II. In their most recent meeting Sept. 14, 2025, Union Berlin II defeated Dresden 7-0 in Berlin. That result extended Union’s winning streak against Dresden to three matches, with a combined score of 14-1 in those games.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a 4-1 victory for Union Berlin II.

Both teams have upcoming Regionalliga commitments. After Sunday, Union Berlin II travels to face 1. FFC Turbine Potsdam on May 10, then hosts Hertha BSC on May 17 and visits Magdeburg on May 31. Dresden’s next three games are at RB Leipzig II on May 10, at home against Hohen Neuendorf on May 17, and at Turbine Potsdam on May 31.

Key factors for Sunday: Dresden must contain Union Berlin II’s quick transition attack and avoid an early deficit. The home side has been outscored 18-5 in its last five games. Union Berlin II, buoyed by its depth and recent form, looks to maintain momentum in the playoff race.

Dresden will seek a reversal of fortune after a season defined by lopsided losses. Union Berlin II aims to continue its efficient scoring and tighten its grip on a potential promotion push.