Hansa Rostock aim to extend surge as SV Meppen seek first win

Hansa Rostock host SV Meppen today at 19:00 in the NDR Livecenter, each side chasing a different narrative. The Mecklenburg side want to ride the confidence from a 2‑0 win in Würzburg, while the Emslanders hope to snap a run of four defeats and end a winless streak.

Recent form and preparation

After travelling back from Würzburg on Saturday, Rostock’s focus has been on regeneration, with coach André Breitenreiter stressing the need to be fresh. “We must be fresh, we need the same intensity against the ball – that is the basis to play a clean sheet,” he said before the match.

Rostock entered the Würzburg game with a new coach and secured not only a 2‑0 victory but also their first clean sheet of the season, a result that should boost confidence. They now have the chance to confirm that impression in front of their home crowd.

Meppen’s pressure and past encounters

Meppen arrived after a 1‑1 draw with VfB Stuttgart’s reserve side, their first point after four straight losses, yet it remains their fifth winless game in a row. With seven points they sit second‑last, just one point behind safety.

Breitenreiter warned, “They are looking for an immediate way forward. We must watch for transition moments and avoid simple ball losses.” He added that fans should know the favourite tag is shared, but the club needs support from start to finish.

Historical head‑to‑heads show a tight balance: six wins for Rostock, five for Meppen and three draws in fourteen meetings, with a marginally better goal ratio of 22‑21 for the Mecklenburg side.

Breitenreiter, who once coached TSV Havelse against Meppen, recalled, “We almost always won in Meppen as a coach there. It is nice they are back up again.” He aims to keep the points on the Baltic coast.

Sie will need to stay disciplined, and Nach the match the teams will assess their positions in the promotion race.