Hoffenheim II U23 2-3 Rostock in the 3. Liga, round 1 at Dietmar-Hopp-Stadion, Sinsheim (6,350 capacity).

Hoffenheim II U23 won 2, drew 0 and lost 3 of their previous 5 matches (L–L–L–W–W), scoring 9 and conceding 8.

Rostock won 2, drew 1 and lost 2 of their previous 5 matches (W–L–L–W–D), scoring 10 and conceding 9.

The two sides have met 3 times: Hoffenheim II U23 1 win, Rostock 1, 1 draw.