BERLIN (Interstat) — Tennis Borussia Berlin will host Optik Rathenow on Friday, May 1, in an Oberliga matchup that pits two mid-table sides searching for consistency late in the season.

Kickoff is scheduled at a venue to be announced. The clubs enter the fixture coming off draws, with both sides showing vulnerability in defense.

Optik Rathenow (3-4-5 in its last 12 league matches) played to a scoreless stalemate against Dynamo Schwerin on April 24. The result extended a mixed stretch that includes two wins, two losses and a draw over the previous five outings. Optik Rathenow has struggled to maintain momentum, alternating results since a 3-1 victory over Croatia Berlin on March 21. The team has been competitive but lacks a finishing edge, scoring only three goals in its last four matches. The lone shutout in that span came against Dynamo Schwerin.

Tennis Borussia Berlin (2-4-4 in its last 10) played to a 1-1 draw at ET Mahlsdorf on April 26. The result kept TeBe from a second consecutive win after a 3-1 victory over Tasmania Berlin on April 3. However, that win was an outlier in a difficult stretch. Over the past nine league matches, TeBe has won only once, with five draws and three losses. Defensive frailty has been a recurring issue: TeBe has conceded at least two goals in six of its last 10 outings, including a 5-1 loss to Sparta Lichtenberg on April 12 and a 4-3 defeat to Lichtenberg on Nov. 30.

Both clubs have shown an ability to score but also a susceptibility to conceding in bunches, suggesting Friday’s matchup could be open.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a 2-2 draw.

The teams have not met earlier this season, but the projected result aligns with recent form. Optik Rathenow has been more disciplined defensively of late, while TeBe has been erratic but capable of stretches of attacking quality. The visitors hold a slight edge in recent results, though home advantage for Tennis Borussia Berlin could level the contest.

Friday’s match marks a chance for either side to build a modest winning run. For TeBe, it represents an opportunity to improve upon a record that includes only two home wins in league play. For Optik Rathenow, a road victory would strengthen its position in the middle of the table.