WILHELMSHAVEN, Germany (Interstat) — A surging Wolfenbuttel side will look to continue its climb up the Oberliga Niedersachsen table when it visits a struggling Wilhelmshaven on Saturday.

The matchup pits two German fifth-division clubs on contrasting trajectories. Wolfenbuttel (6-4-8) enters the contest at the Jadestadion riding a wave of offensive momentum, having scored nine goals in its last two outings. That includes a 5-3 victory over Holthausen-Biene last Saturday.

Wilhelmshaven (3-5-10), meanwhile, is mired in a severe scoring drought. The coastal club has failed to find the net in its last four matches, all losses, including a 3-0 defeat at Eintracht Braunschweig II last Sunday. Over that barren stretch, they have been outscored 10-0.

Recent form heavily favors the visitors. Wolfenbuttel’s attack, led by a six-goal outburst against FC Verden 04 in early March, has shown it can be potent. However, consistency has been an issue; the team followed that win with a listless 2-0 loss to Meppen and was thumped 4-0 by Saturday’s opponent, 1. FC Germania Egestorf/Langreder, in February.

For Wilhelmshaven, defensive solidity has vanished alongside its offense. The team has conceded multiple goals in five of its last six games. Its last victory was a 2-0 result against Holthausen-Biene on March 7, which stands as its only win in the last ten matches.

The statistical outlook offers little hope for a home turnaround. Interstat’s game simulator projects a 2-1 victory for Wolfenbuttel.

Following this fixture, Wilhelmshaven’s next chance to break its slump comes on April 29 at Bersenbruck. Wolfenbuttel will aim to use this match to build momentum for the final stretch of the regional league season.

Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. local time (1200 GMT) on April 18.