Hoffenheim II U23 2-4 RW Essen in the 3. Liga, round 28 at Dietmar-Hopp-Stadion, Sinsheim (6,350 capacity).

Hoffenheim II U23 won 1, drew 1 and lost 3 of their previous 5 matches (W–L–L–L–D), scoring 8 and conceding 11.

RW Essen won 2, drew 1 and lost 2 of their previous 5 matches (W–L–L–W–D), scoring 9 and conceding 11.

The two sides have met 3 times: Hoffenheim II U23 0 wins, RW Essen 2, 1 draw.