EMMELSHAUSEN, Germany (Interstat) — Emmelshausen-Karbach will host Eppelborn on Saturday, May 9, in an Oberliga matchup that pits a surging home side against a visiting team desperate for consistency.

The game, set for a 2 p.m. local kickoff, comes with contrasting momentum. Emmelshausen-Karbach (record not provided) enters on a three-match unbeaten run, most recently a 5-3 win at Auersmacher on April 30. That followed a 2-2 draw at TuS Koblenz on April 26 and a 2-1 victory over Arm Ludwigshafen on March 21. The home side has shown offensive firepower, scoring at least two goals in six of its last nine matches, including a 5-0 rout of Cosmos Koblenz on March 14.

Eppelborn, meanwhile, has been erratic. The visitors ended a three-match losing streak with a resounding 6-2 win at home over TuS Koblenz on Sunday, May 3. That result snapped a skid that included a 7-0 thrashing by Arm Ludwigshafen on April 15, a 3-1 home loss to FV Engers 07 on April 18, and a 2-0 defeat at Auersmacher on March 14. Over their past 10 games, Eppelborn has managed just three wins while conceding 27 goals.

The last head-to-head meeting, on Oct. 25, 2025, saw Emmelshausen-Karbach dominate with a 3-0 shutout victory on the road. That result extended the home side’s recent edge; Emmelshausen-Karbach has won two of the last three meetings between the clubs.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a 3-1 win for Emmelshausen-Karbach, reflecting the home team’s strong form and Eppelborn’s defensive struggles. The visitors have allowed five or more goals in four matches this season, while Emmelshausen-Karbach has scored at least three in five of its last seven outings.

Key for Eppelborn will be recapturing the attacking rhythm that produced six goals against TuS Koblenz. The visitors’ offense has been inconsistent, with only four goals in their prior six matches before that outburst. Emmelshausen-Karbach’s defense has been relatively solid, keeping three clean sheets in the last seven games.

Saturday’s match is part of the Oberliga’s late-season push, with both teams aiming to climb the table. Emmelshausen-Karbach will look to build on its home advantage, while Eppelborn hopes to prove its recent high-scoring win was no fluke.