POTSDAM, Germany (Interstat) — A 6-0 thrashing in January still stings for 1. FFC Turbine Potsdam as they prepare to host Bayern Munich II on Sunday in a 2. Bundesliga clash at their home ground.

Bayern Munich II enters the May 3 matchup riding a wave of dominance over Potsdam, having won their last meeting by six goals on Jan. 25. That result extended a trend of lopsided outcomes for the Munich reserves, who have shown both explosive scoring ability and defensive fragility this season.

The visiting side, however, is coming off a 2-0 loss at SC Sand on April 26, a result that interrupted an inconsistent run. Over their last six league matches, Bayern Munich II went 2-3-1, including a 6-0 thrashing of FSV Mainz 05 W on March 29 and a 3-1 loss to Eintracht Frankfurt II on March 15. The squad has struggled to maintain momentum, but its attack remains potent, averaging nearly three goals per game in wins this season.

Potsdam, meanwhile, enters Sunday on a high note after a 3-0 victory at VfR Schwarz-Weiss Warbeyen on April 26. That win was a rare bright spot for a team that has lost seven of its last 10 matches dating back to March 15. Potsdam has been outscored 23-10 over that stretch, including a 5-3 loss to RB Leipzig II on April 12 and a 4-0 defeat to FSV Mainz 05 W on March 15. The squad has struggled to contain opposing attacks, particularly in the second half of matches.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a 3-1 victory for Bayern Munich II, a prediction that aligns with recent history and current form.

Potsdam will need to tighten its defense after allowing six goals in the previous meeting. The home side has shown resilience at times, earning a scoreless draw against Turkiyemspor R-B on March 29, but consistency has eluded them.

The matchup carries significant implications for both teams’ positioning in the 2. Bundesliga. Following Sunday’s game, Potsdam faces a quick turnaround with matches against Eintracht Frankfurt II and 1. FC Union Berlin II on May 10. Bayern Munich II hosts Meppen 1912 II on May 10.

Kickoff is at the Karl-Liebknecht-Stadion in Potsdam.