BUDISSA BAUTZEN, Germany (Interstat) — Budissa Bautzen hosts Germ Halberstadt on Sunday, May 17, in an Oberliga matchup that pits two mid-table clubs desperate to finish the season on a high note.

Kickoff is scheduled for 2 p.m. local time.

The most recent meeting between the sides went decisively to Halberstadt, a 2-0 home win on Nov. 29, 2025. But recent form suggests Budissa Bautzen enters with momentum. Budissa Bautzen is coming off a 3-2 victory at Heiligenstadt on May 3, its second win in its past three league outings. That victory followed a 1-1 draw at 1. FC Lok Stendal on May 1 and a 3-1 home win over SC Freital on April 26.

Overall, Budissa Bautzen has won four of its past six matches, with one draw and one loss — a 4-0 defeat at Einh Rudolstadt on April 19. The club has shown offensive firepower, scoring at least three goals in five of its last eight games, including a 4-2 win at FC Grimma on April 8 and a 3-0 victory at Krieschow on April 4. However, inconsistency remains a concern; Budissa Bautzen managed just one point from matches against VfL Halle (a 1-0 loss on March 29) and Union Sandersdorf (a 3-1 win on March 22).

Germ Halberstadt arrives struggling. The visitors lost 1-0 at Einh Rudolstadt on May 3, their third defeat in four matches. That stretch includes a 2-0 home loss to Plauen on April 26, a 0-0 draw with RSV Eintracht 1949 on April 22, and a 5-1 thrashing at Krieschow on April 18. Before that, Halberstadt had shown signs of life with a 3-1 win at Union Sandersdorf on April 12 and a 2-2 draw at Einh Wernigerode on April 2.

Halberstadt’s season has been erratic. The club recorded wins over Germania Halberstadt (2-1 on March 24), Empor Glauchau (3-1 on March 22), and 1. FC Lok Stendal (2-0 on March 15), but has also suffered defeats to Auerbach (3-2 on March 18) and Bischofswerdaer FV 08 (3-2 on March 7). The defense has been porous, allowing multiple goals in six of its last eight games.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a 2-1 home win for Budissa Bautzen, reflecting the hosts’ recent uptick in form and Halberstadt’s struggles. Both teams sit in the middle of the Oberliga table, with little at stake beyond pride and a strong finish.

Budissa Bautzen will look to exploit home advantage and build on its offensive rhythm. Halberstadt will aim to rediscover the defensive solidity that fueled its November victory over the same opponent.