National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Preussen Espelkamp or Sportfreunde Lotte that keep their silverware dream alive.
It’s busy days for these teams as both were in action only a few days ago. There’s no rest for the wicked, or in this case; no rest for Espelkamp and Sportfreunde Lotte.
Preussen Espelkamp form and stats
This is not the first game this season in the Reg. Cup Westfalen for Preussen Espelkamp, as the manager led his troops to eliminate Schmallenberg-Fredeburg, and reach the 2nd Round. Last season, Preussen Espelkamp's Reg. Cup Westfalen journey ended in the 2nd round.The Espelkamp followers enjoyed the previous match, watching their team host Verl II and win 6-1. As mentioned above, Preussen Espelkamp "killed" Verl II in their previous game. They need to reset completely for this one and beware of complacency.
2-2 away at TuS 05 Sinsen before that.The manager will start preparations for the next game as soon this is finished, as the hosts are going to Rot-Weiss Deuten in only four days.
Sportfreunde Lotte form and stats
The traveling awayteam has defeated Nieheim in order to reach 2nd round of Reg. Cup Westfalen. They also participated in Reg. Cup Westfalen last season. This ended in the 2nd round.Sportfreunde are travelling again after losing away to Paderborn 07 II in their previous match (1-2).
Prior to that match, a home win 3-1 against Ennepetal in the Oberliga: Westfalen.The visitors are returning home after this fixture, hosting Sprockhovel in just four days.
Sportfreunde Lotte played three friendlies in their break from official games, resulting in 1 victory, 0 draws and 2 defeats. In these three matches Sportfreunde Lotte scored 6 and conceded 11 goals.
Head 2 Head
Preussen Espelkamp missing players
Sportfreunde Lotte missing players
| Preussen Espelkamp | Sportfreunde Lotte | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 9 | 6 | Played | P | 15 | 25 | ||
| 4 | 3 | Won | W | 3 | 6 | ||
| 1 | 0 | Drew | D | 2 | 3 | ||
| 4 | 3 | Lost | L | 10 | 16 | ||
| 23 | 13 | Scored | S | 16 | 27 | ||
| 24 | 17 | Conceded | C | 28 | 43 | ||
| 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | ||
| 100% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 73% | 76% | ||
| 100% | 100% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 53% | 52% | ||
| 89% | 83% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 20% | 20% | ||
| 44% | 50% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 20% | 16% | ||
| 67% | 50% | BTTS | BTTS | 67% | 60% | ||
| 11% | 17% | Clean Sheets | C S | 13% | 12% | ||
| 22% | 33% | Failed to Score | F T | 20% | 28% | ||
| 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 2.4 | 2.7 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 4.1 | 3.7 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.5 | 1.1 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 1 | 2 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 5.4 | 6.1 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 2.2 | 2.6 | ||
| 0% | 0% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 36% | 30% | ||
| 0 | 0 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 8 | 7.8 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 3.3 | 3.2 | ||
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