It’s a chilly winter Saturday in Berlin as Hertha Zehlendorf welcomes Altglienicke to the Stadion Lichterfelde in the Regionalliga - Nordost. The stage is set for a thrilling encounter between two teams with a recent history of closely contested matches.

Hertha Zehlendorf will be looking to break their duck against Altglienicke, who have had the upper hand in their recent meetings. The visitors have won two of their last three encounters, including a 2-0 victory as recently as July this year. Hertha Zehlendorf’s best result in that period was a 0-0 draw back in October 2024.

Recent form suggests Altglienicke are the team to beat. They head into this clash with a strong away record and will be looking to exploit Hertha Zehlendorf’s vulnerability at home. The hosts have it all to prove as the projected underdogs with only a 10% chance of winning.

A cagey affair is predicted, with less than three goals expected. Hertha Zehlendorf are tipped to score fewer than two goals while Altglienicke are expected to net more than two. The draw is seen as a high probability at 45%, sharing the likelihood with an away win.

Tactically, Hertha Zehlendorf would need to find a way to break down Altglienicke’s defence which has been solid against them in recent meetings. For the visitors, a win would consolidate their position and create distance from their hosts who are hovering.

Come Saturday at 13:00 GMT,, the beautiful game will be decided. One thing is certain - only one team can claim all three points and the upper hand in their ongoing regional rivalry. Will Hertha Zehlendorf finally find a way past Altglienicke or will the visitors continue their recent dominance?