Hessen Kassel vs VfR Mannheim: prediction and stats
Regionalliga - SudWestSudwest - 12Kick-off on October 17, 2026 at 12:00 PM (UTC)Auestadion, Kassel
The Footlab AI model makes VfR Mannheim the favourite at 41%, against 24% for a draw and 35% for Hessen Kassel. The most likely score is 1-1. If VfR Mannheim wins, the most likely score is 1-2.
Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome in 54.7% of the 2,526 matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Probabilities recomputed on Oct 17, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Hessen Kassel vs VfR Mannheim?
A very open match: only 52 Elo points separate Hessen Kassel (1,946) and VfR Mannheim (1,998).
Computed by the Footlab AI model from our own data only, with no AI analysis.
Probable lineup for Hessen Kassel vs VfR 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.
Hessen Kassel
Not enough data to predict the Hessen Kassel lineup.
VfR Mannheim
Not enough data to predict the VfR Mannheim lineup.
Computed on October 17, 2026 at 10:55 AM (UTC).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Hessen Kassel have 5 wins, 2 draws and 8 defeats; VfR Mannheim have 9, 5 and 1.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2026 | Kaiserslautern II(away) | 3-2 | Regionalliga - SudWest |
| Oct 3, 2026 | SSV Ulm 1846(home) | 2-2 | Regionalliga - SudWest |
| Sep 26, 2026 | FSV Mainz 05 II(home) | 1-2 | Regionalliga - SudWest |
| Sep 19, 2026 | FC 08 Homburg(away) | 2-2 | Regionalliga - SudWest |
| Sep 11, 2026 | Kickers Offenbach(home) | 2-1 | Regionalliga - SudWest |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | Eintracht Frankfurt II(away) | 1-0 | Regionalliga - SudWest |
| Oct 10, 2026 | Stuttgarter Kickers(home) | 2-0 | Regionalliga - SudWest |
| Sep 26, 2026 | Barockstadt Fulda-Lehn.(home) | 5-1 | Regionalliga - SudWest |
| Sep 19, 2026 | FC Astoria Walldorf(away) | 3-2 | Regionalliga - SudWest |
| Sep 13, 2026 | VfR Aalen(home) | 0-0 | Regionalliga - SudWest |
How many goals should we expect?
Hessen Kassel score 1.7 and concede 2.0 goals per match over their last 15; VfR Mannheim score 2.0 and concede 0.8. The model gives a 64% probability of over 2.5 goals and 66% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hessen Kassel | 1.7 | 2.0 | 1 | 10/15 | 12/15 |
| VfR Mannheim | 2.0 | 0.8 | 7 | 8/15 | 8/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Hessen Kassel sit 11th in Regionalliga - SudWest (14 points from 11 matches) and VfR Mannheim sit 3rd (20 points from 11 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | VfR Mannheim | 11 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 17 | 9 | 20 |
| 11 | Hessen Kassel | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 20 | 21 | 14 |
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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 Hessen Kassel vs VfR Mannheim?
- The Footlab AI model makes VfR Mannheim the favourite at 41%, against 24% for a draw and 35% for Hessen Kassel.
- Where and when is Hessen Kassel vs VfR Mannheim played?
- Hessen Kassel vs VfR Mannheim is played on October 17, 2026 at 12:00 PM (UTC) at Auestadion, in the Regionalliga - SudWest.
- 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 54.7% 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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