Germania Ratingen vs Buderich tips and predictions

Germania Ratingen can smother Buderich

With a handful of points between them, it's fourth placed Germania Ratingen hosting seventh placed Buderich in this Oberliga Niederrhein clash as the home team looks to add digits to the 8-point gap between the sides.

The short price for the home side is not great value but their opponents are unlikely to have much hope.

So what's been happening in their respective build-ups? Firstly, the hosts have got 13 home wins from their last 19 games. Having lesser fortunes than expected, the travelling side has tasted defeat in 7 of their recent 12 matches on the road. It looks like another loss for them here.

Do these home players look confident on their own soil? Germania Ratingen have scored three or more goals in 10 of their recent 19 home matches while their defensive showings warrant recognition. In recent showings they've conceded no more than once in 10 of their last 13 home games. They'll see this clash as an opportunity to put in another strong display in defence so don't be surprised to see them keep a clean sheet.

Buderich have not enjoyed some of their recent journeys. They conceded two or more goals in 8 of their last 12 away matches. They could have their hopes extinguished in quick time.

The sportsbooks' prices indicate that neither side will keep a clean sheet during this match despite the favouritism for Germania Ratingen. But with the odds-against price on BTTS No, that makes more sense on this occasion.