Week 18 features a match on Saturday Jan 14th, where Rot-Weiss Essen will host Hallescher FC in a clash of these two evenly matched 3. Liga teams. The game day is forecasted to be a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 11 degrees, which will be a great treat for players. 13th placed Rot-Weiss Essen is fresh off their 1-1 draw against 1860 München. Albion Vrenezi struck first for 1860 München in the 75th minute on a penalty kick, then Felix Bastians tied it up for Rot-Weiss Essen in the 1st minute of the second half’s stoppage time on a penalty kick earning Rot-Weiss Essen a comeback draw. Rot-Weiss Essen is looking for direction having 4 win and 2 losses in their last 10 matches, while 15th placed Hallescher FC is fresh off their 1-2 loss against Saarbrücken. Adriano Grimaldi struck first for Saarbrücken in the 74th minute, then Bone Uaferro added another in the 76th minute. Hallescher FC looks to improve on their recent performance, having lost 5 of their last 10.
This match will be the first time these two teams face eachother this season.
Both Tom Zimmerschied and Niklas Kreuzer have been the hottest scorers for Hallescher FC in the last five each having scored 2 goals each. Rot-Weiss Essen’s most prolific scorer has been Felix Bastians. He has netted three goals over the last 5 matches.