Where and when is Hoffenheim II vs FC Saarbrücken played?

Hoffenheim II vs FC Saarbrücken is played on December 5, 2026 at 01:00 PM (UTC) at Dietmar-Hopp-Stadion, in the 3. Liga.

Will there be over 2.5 goals?

The Footlab model gives a 67% 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

Hoffenheim II vs FC Saarbrücken: prediction and stats

3. LigaRegular Season - 16Kick-off on December 5, 2026 at 01:00 PM (UTC)Dietmar-Hopp-Stadion, Sinsheim

Hoffenheim II

FC Saarbrücken

The Footlab model makes Hoffenheim II the favourite at 40%, against 24% for a draw and 37% for FC Saarbrücken. 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 26, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Hoffenheim II vs FC Saarbrücken?

A very open match: only 25 Elo points separate Hoffenheim II (1,887) and FC Saarbrücken (1,912).

Hoffenheim II win40 %

Draw24 %

FC Saarbrücken win37 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Hoffenheim II have 4 wins, 2 draws and 9 defeats; FC Saarbrücken have 5, 6 and 4.

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

Hoffenheim II
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Aug 15, 2026	Fortuna Düsseldorf(away)	2-0	3. Liga
Aug 9, 2026	Hansa Rostock(home)	2-3	3. Liga
Aug 1, 2026	FC 08 Homburg(away)	1-2	Friendlies Clubs
Jul 25, 2026	Freiburg II(away)	0-3	Friendlies Clubs
Jul 18, 2026	SG Sonnenhof Grossaspach(away)	0-2	Friendlies Clubs

FC Saarbrücken
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Aug 22, 2026	Hertha BSC(home)	1-1	DFB Pokal
Aug 16, 2026	SSV Jahn Regensburg(away)	1-0	3. Liga
Aug 9, 2026	Rot-Weiß Essen(home)	5-2	3. Liga
Jul 26, 2026	VfR Aalen(away)	1-1	Friendlies Clubs
Jul 25, 2026	FC Augsburg(away)	1-1	Friendlies Clubs

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 3 meetings: 1 Hoffenheim II win(s), 2 draw(s), 0 FC Saarbrücken win(s).

Date	Score	Competition
May 10, 2026	Hoffenheim II 3-2 FC Saarbrücken	3. Liga
Dec 13, 2025	FC Saarbrücken 2-2 Hoffenheim II	3. Liga
Sep 17, 2019	FC Saarbrücken 0-0 Hoffenheim II	Regionalliga - SudWest

Last archived meeting: Hoffenheim II vs FC Saarbrücken on May 10, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Hoffenheim II score 1.5 and concede 1.9 goals per match over their last 15; FC Saarbrücken score 1.5 and concede 1.3. The model gives a 67% probability of over 2.5 goals and 68% for both teams to score.

Club	Goals scored / match	Goals conceded / match	Clean sheets	Both teams scored	Over 2.5 goals
Hoffenheim II	1.5	1.9	1	9/15	9/15
FC Saarbrücken	1.5	1.3	5	9/15	5/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Hoffenheim II sit 9th in 3. Liga (3 points from 2 matches) and FC Saarbrücken sit 2nd (6 points from 2 matches).

2026-27 standings
#	Club	P	W	D	L	GF	GA	Pts
2	FC Saarbrücken	2	2	0	0	6	2	6
9	Hoffenheim II	2	1	0	1	4	3	3

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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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.

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 Hoffenheim II vs FC Saarbrücken?: The Footlab model makes Hoffenheim II the favourite at 40%, against 24% for a draw and 37% for FC Saarbrücken.
Where and when is Hoffenheim II vs FC Saarbrücken played?: Hoffenheim II vs FC Saarbrücken is played on December 5, 2026 at 01:00 PM (UTC) at Dietmar-Hopp-Stadion, in the 3. Liga.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?: The Footlab model gives a 67% 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.