Lokomotive Leipzig vs TSV Havelse Prediction:

The battle for a place in Germany’s third tier commences this Wednesday, Lokomotive Leipzig hosts TSV Havelse in Saxony’s most populous state, with both finishing top of their respective fourth-tier divisions, the Regionalliga Nordost and Regionalliga Nord.

This match will be available to watch for free on the DFB Play website. KICK OFF: 6PM 28th May 2025

Key Stats:

• Lokomotive Leipzig had the best defence in the Regionaliga Nordost this season, conceding 24 goals in 34 games.
• The teams have lost a combined 10 league matches this season (Lokomotive 4L, Havelse 6L)

Lokomotive Leipzig vs TSV Havelse Previews, Form and Players to Watch:

Lokomotive Leipzig Preview:

Die Loksche had to reform in 2003, starting again in the 11th tier, the club’s former successors had played in the Bundesliga in the 90s and were a big name in East German football. Now looking for a return to the glory days, Lokomotive are on an unbeaten run of four league games (W2 D2) and have won six of their last 10 games.

Predicted Line Up: Andreas Naumann, Lukas Wilton, Pasqual Verkamp, Farid Abderrahmane, Stefan Maderer, Alexander Siebeck, Dorian Cevis, Abou Dramane Ballo, Laurin Von Piechowski, Tobias Dombrowa

Stefan Maderer has led Lokomotive to the Nordost title this season, his 16 league goals have been intergral including one on the final day of the season a couple of weeks ago.

TSV Havelse Preview:

Havelse reached the 3.Liga back in 2020/21 but were sent straight back down in 2022. The side local to the city of Hanover will be looking for a return to the third tier and have finished the regular season in strong fashion with two wins. Their last five games has seen the win three, draw one and lose one.

Predicted Line Up: Opitz, Kolgeci, Minz, Aytun, Duker, Jaeschke, Ilic, Muller, Plume, Rufidis, Riedel

Indiviuals for Havelse that could have a goalscoring influence are forwards Marko Ilic and Robin Muller. Ilic bagged a brace on the final day of the season and Muller scored a hat-trick the week before against Blau-Weiss Lohne.

Betting Tips for Lokomotive Leipzig vs TSV Havelse

Lokomotive Leipzig have had a better season statistically and are in stronger form heading into this game with the home advantage. For this reason, our betting experts say Lokomotive Leipzig to Win is the best value tip for this game. With odds at /, a bet of £10 could see a potential return of up to £.

(odds subject to change)

Final Prediction:

Lokomotive Leipzig 2-0 TSV Havelse