Cellar duel in Heiligenstadt: Who will break the negative run?
The 9th matchday of the NOFV-Oberliga Süd brings exciting encounters, including the basement duel between Heiligenstadt and Bischofswerda.

Cellar duel in Heiligenstadt: Who will break the negative run?
The 9th matchday in the NOFV-Oberliga Süd is scheduled for October 16, 2025. For the teams, it's not just about points, but also about prestige. Above all, the league leaders SC Freital, who are playing against the third team, FC Unit Rudolstadt, today. Both teams are in great form and have the crowd on their side. Rudolstadt can even look forward to a clear win against Heiligenstadt, which gave them a further boost, while Freital recently celebrated a narrow 1-0 win against Plauen.
But the focus is also on the basement duel between Heiligenstadt and Bischofswerda. Heiligenstadt is struggling after eight games without a win, most recently suffering a 3-0 defeat against Rudolstadt. The fans' worry lines are getting bigger and bigger as hope dwindles that the team can finally get their first win of the season. Bischofswerda, on the other hand, comes into the game with the wind at their back after beating Grimma 3-2 and thus targeting last place in the table.
Basement duel and top game
The clash with Bischofswerda will be a hot affair for Heiligenstadt. 16th place versus 14th place – this is a crucial duel. If Heiligenstadt fails to score points, it could affect the livelihoods of some players and coaches. Bischofswerda, on the other hand, is optimistic after its recent success and wants to survive the relegation battle.
Another exciting aspect of the match day is the encounter between Germania Halberstadt and Union Sandersdorf. Halberstadt can look back on a 2-2 draw against Wernigerode, while Sandersdorf is in form and won 2-0 in Halle. With double goalscorer Silla, they are heading into this game with fresh self-confidence.
Overview of the table
Place | team | Points |
---|---|---|
1 | SC Freital | 19 |
2 | RSV Eintracht 1949 | 16 |
3 | FC Unit Rudolstadt | 16 |
16 | Heiligenstadt | 0 |
14 | Bischofswerda | 5 |
The NOFV-Oberliga, which has been the fifth division in the German league system since 2008, is currently playing in two seasons with 16 teams each, and it is clear that the pressure is increasing for the teams in the relegation battle. The league not only offers excitement on the pitch, but also raises questions about the future of the clubs that have to fight for their status. After all, the losers of the season, like the current bottom team Heiligenstadt, are dependent on turning the switch in time and collecting points.
How the coming games will turn out remains to be seen. What is certain, however, is that the fans will be rooting for their teams. We are definitely in for a great afternoon of football, full of dramatic moments and unforeseen twists and turns. Interested readers can find updates and further information about the games on the website Kicker and NOFV Online.