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LÜBECK, Germany (Interstat) — 1. FC Phönix Lübeck II hosts MTSV Hohenwestedt on Wednesday, April 29, in an Oberliga matchup that pits a home side looking to build momentum against a visiting team desperate to end a lengthy slide.

The game is scheduled for 7 p.m. local time.

Phönix Lübeck II (8-7-8) enters on a high note following a 3-2 victory Sunday over Union Neumunster. The result snapped a two-game winless streak for the hosts, who had drawn 4-4 at Oldenburger SV on April 22 before suffering a 6-1 defeat at Kilia Kiel on April 17. The club’s form has been erratic, highlighted by a 9-1 thrashing of Rotenhof on April 12 but also a 1-0 loss at Nordmark Satrup on March 28 and a 3-3 draw with VfR Neumunster on March 22. Phönix Lübeck II has shown offensive firepower, scoring at least three goals in three of its last five outings.

MTSV Hohenwestedt (6-9-8) is mired in a difficult stretch. The visitors are winless in their last five matches, posting three losses and two draws since a 2-0 victory over Kaltenkirchener on March 25. Most recently, Hohenwestedt played to a 1-1 draw at home against Rotenhof on Saturday. The club has been outscored 13-1 during its current five-game rut, with the lone goal coming Saturday. Defensive struggles have been persistent, as Hohenwestedt has surrendered four or more goals in four of its last seven contests, including a 5-3 loss at Oldenburger SV and a 4-0 defeat to SV Todesfelde.

The Interstat game simulator projects a 4-2 victory for the home side.

Following Wednesday’s contest, MTSV Hohenwestedt travels to face Heider SV on May 19.

Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at Stadion an der Lohmühle.