KASSEL, Germany (Interstat) — CSC 03 will look to build on its promising start to the Oberliga season when it hosts Hanauer SC on Sunday.

CSC 03 has compiled a 3-2-1 record across all competitions. The home side has shown attacking promise and resilience, mixing wins with setbacks while remaining competitive in its early-season schedule. Its most recent result was a 1-0 road win over Lech. Before that, CSC 03 defeated Hünfeld 2-1 at home, fell 2-0 at Baunatal, won 2-0 at Alzenau, lost 3-1 at home to Stadtallendorf, fell 2-1 at Pohlheim and opened with a 1-1 home draw against Friedberg. That run has given CSC 03 momentum and confidence entering the weekend fixture. CSC 03 has scored multiple goals in two of its last four matches and has kept two clean sheets in that span.

Hanauer SC, meanwhile, has struggled across all competitions, posting a 0-4-1 record. The visitors have conceded heavily and have yet to secure a win. Their most recent match ended in a 5-2 home loss to RW Walldorf. Earlier this season, Hanauer SC lost 6-1 at Hummetroth, fell 2-0 at Alzenau, dropped a 3-2 decision at home to Eddersheim and played to a 3-3 draw at Fernwald. Those results have left Hanauer SC searching for stability as it prepares for a difficult road test. Hanauer SC has conceded 19 goals across those five matches.

The Oberliga matchup presents a contrast in form. CSC 03 has found ways to close out tight matches, including its latest one-goal victory, while Hanauer SC has been hurt by defensive lapses and inconsistency. CSC 03’s home setting could add further pressure on a visiting side still seeking its first victory of the campaign. Hanauer SC will need a sharper defensive performance and more clinical finishing to challenge a CSC 03 team that has shown greater balance in the early going. CSC 03 will aim to dictate tempo early and force Hanauer SC into mistakes in its own half.

CSC 03 and Hanauer SC are scheduled to meet Sunday in the Oberliga. The game will be played in Germany and will count toward both clubs’ league standing as the season progresses. CSC 03 enters with the better record and recent form, while Hanauer SC is aiming to reverse a tough stretch. The home team will look to control possession and convert chances, while the visitors will try to stay compact and capitalize on any opportunities.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a final score of CSC 03 3, Hanauer SC 1. Interstat’s ELO system gives CSC 03 a 74.1 percent probability to win.