BERLIN (Interstat) — Sparta Lichtenberg hosts TSG Neustrelitz on Sunday in an Oberliga Nord matchup that carries weight for both clubs as the season enters its final stretch.

Kickoff is scheduled for Sunday, May 17, 2026, at Sparta Lichtenberg’s home ground. The game is the latest in the German fifth-tier league schedule.

TSG Neustrelitz enters the contest on a strong run of form. They are unbeaten in their last two matches, most recently drawing 1-1 at Union Klosterfelde on May 8. Prior to that, they recorded a 2-0 home victory over Tasmania Berlin on May 3. Their only loss in the last five outings came April 26, a 2-1 defeat at Lichtenberg. Neustrelitz has shown offensive consistency, scoring in eight of their last nine matches, including a 5-0 thrashing of FC Viktoria 1889 Berlin on April 5. Defensively, they have posted five clean sheets in their last 10 contests.

Sparta Lichtenberg has been less consistent. They are coming off a 2-1 loss at Anker Wismar on May 3. Before that, they produced an explosive 7-3 home win over FC Viktoria 1889 Berlin on April 26. However, that result was bookended by losses: a 1-0 defeat at TUS Makkabi on April 19 and a 3-1 loss at Tennis Borussia Berlin on April 12. Sparta has struggled to maintain defensive shape, conceding three or more goals in four of their last 10 matches. Their form has been erratic, with wins and losses alternating over the past two months.

Both teams have faced several common opponents this season. Neustrelitz beat Anker Wismar 1-0 on April 17, while Sparta lost to the same side. Neustrelitz also drew 2-2 with Croatia Berlin, a team Sparta defeated 5-3 on March 1.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a 2-1 victory for TSG Neustrelitz, reflecting their recent momentum and defensive solidity compared to Sparta’s inconsistency.

The Oberliga Nord standings remain tight, and Sunday’s result could have implications for positioning. The match pits Neustrelitz’s disciplined attack against a Sparta side capable of high-scoring outbursts but vulnerable at the back.