Double tension in Mannheim: U17 fights for promotion, Oberliga ends!

Double tension in Mannheim: U17 fights for promotion, Oberliga ends!

An exciting matchday awaits VfR Mannheim on Saturday, May 29, 2025. Two decisive games will be played: the first team will fight against TSV Essingen at 2:00 p.m. in the Rhein-Neckar Stadium, while the U17 will play against TSG 1862/09 Weinheim at the youth center at the same time. This day marks the end of the season for the Oberliga team, which is currently in third place in the table and has shown satisfactory performances.

TSV Essingen is in ninth place and has already secured relegation. The team has enjoyed a decent run of form having achieved four wins and two draws in their last six games. Even though the last defeat was against Bietigheim-Bissingen (1:2) on April 12, 2025, the last game ended in a 1:1 draw against FV Ravensburg. Dean Melo, Essinger's top goalscorer, has already scored 12 goals this season.

Perspectives for VfR Mannheim

For VfR Mannheim, the aim on Saturday is to end the season with an average points score of 2.03, which would be possible with a win against Essingen. Coach Marcel Abele was optimistic about his team's performance and is confident about the last game. However, the current personnel situation is tense: Vincent Hofer, Michael Udebuluzor and Andrew Wooten are out, while Gianluca Korte is back in the squad. Interestingly, VfR has won all three matches against TSV Essingen so far; the last game ended 3-2 for Mannheim.

Particular attention is also paid to the U17 of VfR Mannheim. They need a win against TSG 1862/09 Weinheim in order to be promoted to the state league as district league champions. The major league team shows their support by stopping by the U17 training, which further increases the motivation of the young players. Coach Abele shows great interest in the U17's title chances in both the league and the district cup final.

The Oberliga Baden-Württemberg at a glance

The Oberliga Baden-Württemberg is facing an exciting next season 2024/2025. A matchday of the current season is still pending, while future participants are already being discussed. The champions of the Oberliga will be promoted directly to the Regionalliga Südwest. FC 08 Villingen currently has the best chance of winning the championship, but needs a win in their last home game against 1. CfR Pforzheim. VfR Aalen and TSG Balingen were relegated from the regional league, while ATSV Mutschelbach withdrew voluntarily and Offenburger FV was relegated.

In addition to VfR Mannheim, the field of participants for the coming season includes other well-known teams such as FC Nöttingen, 1. CfR Pforzheim and TSV Essingen. The composition of the league could also change depending on the results of relegation and relegations from higher leagues. More information about the games and regulations of the Oberliga is also available kicker.de available.