GERMAN SOCCER PREVIEW: Union Sandersdorf vs. 1. FC Lok Stendal

SANDERSDORF, Germany (Interstat) — Union Sandersdorf hosts 1. FC Lok Stendal on Sunday, May 17, 2026, in an Oberliga matchup at a venue to be announced. Kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m. local time.

Union Sandersdorf enters the game with momentum after a 1-0 road win against Bischofswerdaer FV 08 on May 9. The victory extended a mixed run: Sandersdorf had beaten FC Grimma 1-0 on May 3, drew 1-1 at Krieschow on May 1, but lost 2-1 at RSV Eintracht 1949 on April 25 and 3-1 at Germ Halberstadt on April 12. Overall, the home side has posted four wins, three losses and two draws in its last nine matches.

1. FC Lok Stendal comes off a 3-0 defeat at Empor Glauchau on May 3. That result snapped a brief unbeaten stretch of two games: a 1-1 draw at Budissa Bautzen on May 1 and a 2-0 win over Heiligenstadt on April 26. However, the visitors have struggled recently, losing four of their last six contests, including 2-0 at Einh Wernigerode on April 22 and 5-2 at FC Grimma on April 12.

The teams most recently met on April 15, 2026, a scoreless draw in Stendal. In that match, neither side could break through, with both defenses holding firm. The previous head-to-head before that was a 0-0 result on the same date? The provided data shows only the most recent meeting as a 0-0 draw on April 15.

An Interstat game simulator projects a 2-1 victory for Union Sandersdorf.

The Oberliga is the fifth tier of German soccer. Both clubs are competing in the league’s North-East division.

Union Sandersdorf’s other recent results: lost 1-0 to Auerbach on April 18; lost 3-0 at home to VfL Halle on April 4; lost 3-1 to Budissa Bautzen on March 22; lost 4-0 to Einheit Wernigerode on March 18; won 1-0 against SC Freital on March 14.

1. FC Lok Stendal’s other results: drew 2-2 with Bischofswerdaer FV 08 on April 19; lost 1-0 to RSV Eintracht 1949 on April 2; won 5-1 at Einh Rudolstadt on March 28; drew 1-1 at Auerbach on March 21.

Sunday’s game marks the second meeting between the sides this season. A win could boost Sandersdorf’s standing, while Stendal aims to snap a two-game losing streak in league play.

The Oberliga season continues through late May.