Sonsbeck vs TVD Velbert tips and predictions

Mixed opinions expected in Oberliga Niederrhein

With a handful of points between them, it's ninth placed Sonsbeck welcoming 12th placed TVD Velbert in this Oberliga Niederrhein clash as the home team looks to increase the 6 points between the sides.

Sonsbeck to win. Essentially, value-hunters will be steering clear of these odds for an away win.

For Sonsbeck to come through this challenge they'll need to build on the positives of their recent displays. The hosts have secured 11 home wins from their last 19 games. With contrasting fortunes the visitors have been defeated in 7 of their last 10 matches home and away. That doesn't look like the recent record of a team that will fancy their chances.

The home players are finding some form. Sonsbeck have scored two or more goals in 7 of their recent 9 home matches.

There have been performances where TVD Velbert have lost their shape and they have lacked a strong foundation at the back. They have conceded two or more goals in 9 of their last 10 matches. To double-down on these concerns, shots on goal have been noticeable by their absence. In front of goal the visitors have sometimes been poor. They've scored one or less goals in 10 of their last 13 matches.

Playing devil's advocate they may end up in deadlock. The sportsbooks' prices indicate that neither side will keep a clean sheet during this match as they can both be effective in front of goal. It's not a strong view but the odds-against for the BTTS No looks more tempting for this encounter.