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Fortuna Düsseldorf vs Waldhof Mannheim: prediction and stats

3. LigaRegular Season - 20Kick-off on January 23, 2027 at 01:00 PM (UTC)Düsseldorf Arena, Düsseldorf

Fortuna DüsseldorfWaldhof Mannheim

The Footlab AI model makes Fortuna Düsseldorf the favourite at 52%, against 23% for a draw and 25% for Waldhof Mannheim. The most likely score is 1-1. If Fortuna Düsseldorf wins, the most likely score is 2-1.

Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome in 53.6% of the 3,680 matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Oct 27, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Fortuna Düsseldorf vs Waldhof Mannheim?

On Elo ratings, Fortuna Düsseldorf has 1,945 points and Waldhof Mannheim 1,886.

52%23%25%
Fortuna Düsseldorf winDrawWaldhof Mannheim win

Computed by the Footlab AI model from our own data only, with no AI analysis.

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Probable lineup for Fortuna Düsseldorf vs Waldhof Mannheim

Computed by Footlab AI from our own data only: recent lineups, squads and known absences. It does not take the press or last-minute absences into account.

Fortuna Düsseldorf

4-3-3
  1. 6A. Müller
  2. 34A. Slimani
  3. 9E. Hottmann
  1. 8J. Hendrix
  2. 38E. Arden
  3. 2S. van der Sloot
  1. 15T. Oberdorf
  2. 7E. Wekesser
  3. 25M. Zimmermann
  4. 44E .Egouli
  1. 22L. Lord

Waldhof Mannheim

4-3-3
  1. 7L. Bierschenk
  2. 12V. Thill
  3. 9Gonçalo Gregório
  1. 21J. Rieckmann
  2. 28D. Michel
  3. 8M. Thalhammer
  1. 17Owono Darnell Keumo
  2. 14Oluwaseun God Power Osaro Ogbemudia
  3. 15C. Kammerknecht
  4. 24L. Klünter
  1. 1T. Nijhuis

Computed on October 27, 2026 at 09:05 AM (UTC).

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What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Fortuna Düsseldorf have 6 wins, 3 draws and 6 defeats; Waldhof Mannheim have 5, 1 and 9.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Fortuna Düsseldorf
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Oct 24, 2026Hansa Rostock(away)1-13. Liga
Oct 17, 2026FC Saarbrücken(home)1-33. Liga
Oct 14, 2026Preußen Münster(away)2-13. Liga
Oct 11, 2026Verl(home)2-23. Liga
Sep 19, 2026Alemannia Aachen(away)0-13. Liga
Waldhof Mannheim
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Oct 25, 2026Hoffenheim II(home)4-13. Liga
Oct 17, 2026Würzburger Kickers(away)0-23. Liga
Oct 14, 2026FC Ingolstadt 04(home)0-33. Liga
Oct 10, 2026SG Sonnenhof Grossaspach(away)5-13. Liga
Oct 3, 2026FSV Mainz 05(home)0-3Friendlies Clubs

What does the head-to-head say?

In the last meeting: 0 Fortuna Düsseldorf wins, 0 draws, 1 Waldhof Mannheim win.

DateScoreCompetition
Aug 7, 2026Waldhof Mannheim 2-1 Fortuna Düsseldorf3. Liga

Last archived meeting: Waldhof Mannheim vs Fortuna Düsseldorf on Aug 7, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Fortuna Düsseldorf score 1.1 and concede 1.5 goals per match over their last 15; Waldhof Mannheim score 1.5 and concede 1.7. The model gives a 64% probability of over 2.5 goals and 64% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Fortuna Düsseldorf1.11.539/158/15
Waldhof Mannheim1.51.727/159/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Fortuna Düsseldorf sit 12th in 3. Liga (15 points from 11 matches) and Waldhof Mannheim sit 7th (16 points from 11 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
7Waldhof Mannheim11515201716
12Fortuna Düsseldorf11434121415

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How does Footlab AI compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. When bookmakers publish odds for the match, their consensus is built into the calculation: that is what proved most accurate on past matches. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for Fortuna Düsseldorf vs Waldhof Mannheim?
The Footlab AI model makes Fortuna Düsseldorf the favourite at 52%, against 23% for a draw and 25% for Waldhof Mannheim.
Where and when is Fortuna Düsseldorf vs Waldhof Mannheim played?
Fortuna Düsseldorf vs Waldhof Mannheim is played on January 23, 2027 at 01:00 PM (UTC) at Düsseldorf Arena, in the 3. Liga.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab AI model gives a 64% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?
Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome (home win, draw or away win) in 53.6% of the matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing, a level comparable with the bookmakers' favourite. The comparison with bookmakers and the breakdown by competition and Elo gap are published on the accuracy page.

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