Where and when is FSV Mainz 05 II vs VfR Mannheim played?

FSV Mainz 05 II vs VfR Mannheim is played on September 8, 2026 at 05:00 PM (UTC) at Stadion am Bruchweg, in the Regionalliga - SudWest.

Will there be over 2.5 goals?

The Footlab model gives a 66% probability of at least three goals in this match.

How reliable is this prediction?

The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.

Match

FSV Mainz 05 II vs VfR Mannheim: prediction and stats

Regionalliga - SudWestSudwest - 6Kick-off on September 8, 2026 at 05:00 PM (UTC)Stadion am Bruchweg, Mainz

FSV Mainz 05 II

VfR Mannheim

The Footlab model makes FSV Mainz 05 II the favourite at 38%, against 24% for a draw and 38% for VfR Mannheim. The most likely score is 1-1.

This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Aug 23, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win FSV Mainz 05 II vs VfR Mannheim?

A very open match: only 8 Elo points separate FSV Mainz 05 II (1,909) and VfR Mannheim (1,918).

FSV Mainz 05 II win38 %

Draw24 %

VfR Mannheim win38 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, FSV Mainz 05 II have 6 wins, 4 draws and 5 defeats; VfR Mannheim have 6, 6 and 3.

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

FSV Mainz 05 II
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Aug 22, 2026	Kickers Offenbach(away)	1-3	Regionalliga - SudWest
Aug 16, 2026	FSV Frankfurt(home)	2-1	Regionalliga - SudWest
Aug 8, 2026	FC 08 Homburg(away)	1-2	Regionalliga - SudWest
Jul 22, 2026	Kreuzlingen(home)	2-1	Friendlies Clubs
Jul 11, 2026	FC Rot-Weiß Erfurt(away)	3-0	Friendlies Clubs

VfR Mannheim
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Aug 22, 2026	SGV Freiberg(home)	0-0	Regionalliga - SudWest
Aug 16, 2026	Eintracht Trier(home)	1-2	Regionalliga - SudWest
Aug 8, 2026	FSV Frankfurt(away)	2-2	Regionalliga - SudWest
Jun 10, 2026	Pirmasens(away)	1-0	Oberliga - Promotion Round
Jun 4, 2026	Eddersheim(home)	4-1	Oberliga - Promotion Round

How many goals should we expect?

FSV Mainz 05 II score 1.4 and concede 1.4 goals per match over their last 15; VfR Mannheim score 2.0 and concede 1.3. The model gives a 66% probability of over 2.5 goals and 67% for both teams to score.

Club	Goals scored / match	Goals conceded / match	Clean sheets	Both teams scored	Over 2.5 goals
FSV Mainz 05 II	1.4	1.4	4	9/15	10/15
VfR Mannheim	2.0	1.3	5	10/15	10/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

FSV Mainz 05 II sit 13th in Regionalliga - SudWest (3 points from 3 matches) and VfR Mannheim sit 14th (2 points from 3 matches).

2026-27 standings
#	Club	P	W	D	L	GF	GA	Pts
13	FSV Mainz 05 II	3	1	0	2	4	6	3
14	VfR Mannheim	3	0	2	1	3	4	2

Verdict, probable XI and verified absences

The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.

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How does Footlab 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. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for FSV Mainz 05 II vs VfR Mannheim?: The Footlab model makes FSV Mainz 05 II the favourite at 38%, against 24% for a draw and 38% for VfR Mannheim.
Where and when is FSV Mainz 05 II vs VfR Mannheim played?: FSV Mainz 05 II vs VfR Mannheim is played on September 8, 2026 at 05:00 PM (UTC) at Stadion am Bruchweg, in the Regionalliga - SudWest.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?: The Footlab model gives a 66% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?: The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.