3. Liga

This heated Ostderby will be a tight contest, but Dynamo Dresden's formidable home atmosphere and slightly better recent form should give them the edge. Expect a physical match where Dresden's attack ultimately proves too much for the resilient Hansa defense.

The Munich derby is likely to be a cagey affair with both teams desperate to avoid defeat against their local rivals. 1860 will have the crowd behind them, but Unterhaching's disciplined tactical setup could be effective in neutralizing the hosts and earning a hard-fought point.

Arminia Bielefeld's strong home record and overall squad quality should be the deciding factors in this regional clash. While Osnabrück will compete fiercely, Bielefeld's organized defense and more potent attack are expected to secure a comfortable victory.

In this classic East German battle, Erzgebirge Aue's exceptional home advantage is the single biggest factor. Expect a low-scoring, attritional game where Aue's defensive solidity and ability to grind out results will likely lead to a narrow victory over a competitive Cottbus side.

Rot-Weiss Essen's intense home support and more experienced lineup should prove decisive against the talented but inconsistent Borussia Dortmund II. While the visitors have technical quality, Essen's physicality and direct style of play are well-suited to exploit the weaknesses of a younger team.

This Baden derby is expected to be a tight and fiercely contested affair. SV Sandhausen's typically strong home record gives them a slight advantage over a Waldhof Mannheim side that can be inconsistent on their travels. Expect a physical match where the home side's organization could be the deciding factor.

FC Ingolstadt 04's promotion ambitions and powerful home form make them clear favorites against SC Verl. While Verl's possession-based approach can cause problems for any team, their defensive frailties are likely to be exposed by Ingolstadt's potent attack.

SV Wehen Wiesbaden's experience and physical prowess should prove too much for a newly promoted Alemannia Aachen. While Aachen will be backed by passionate support and fight hard, Wiesbaden's quality and home advantage make them strong favorites to secure a controlled victory.

This match pits the experience of Viktoria Köln against the youthful talent of Hannover 96 II. The home side should have the edge in physicality and league know-how, but the technical ability and unpredictability of the reserve team could lead to a high-scoring and open contest.

A derby between two reserve teams, this match is likely to be an open and technical affair focused on player development. With both sides prioritizing a footballing philosophy over pure results, and with squad availability a key variable, a high-scoring draw is a very plausible outcome.