Hoffenheim II vs Waldhof Mannheim: prediction and stats
3. LigaRegular Season - 30Kick-off on March 20, 2027 at 01:00 PM (UTC)Dietmar-Hopp-Stadion, Sinsheim
The Footlab model makes Hoffenheim II the favourite at 47%, against 22% for a draw and 31% for Waldhof 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 26, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Hoffenheim II vs Waldhof Mannheim?
A very open match: only 32 Elo points separate Hoffenheim II (1,886) and Waldhof Mannheim (1,854).
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; Waldhof Mannheim have 3, 5 and 7.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | 1. FC Kaiserslautern(home) | 0-1 | DFB Pokal |
| Aug 16, 2026 | Hansa Rostock(away) | 3-3 | 3. Liga |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Fortuna Düsseldorf(home) | 2-1 | 3. Liga |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Eintracht Frankfurt(home) | 0-1 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 18, 2026 | 1. FC Nürnberg(away) | 2-3 | Friendlies Clubs |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 4 meetings: 3 Hoffenheim II win(s), 1 draw(s), 0 Waldhof Mannheim win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 7, 2026 | Waldhof Mannheim 1-1 Hoffenheim II | 3. Liga |
| Nov 2, 2025 | Hoffenheim II 2-0 Waldhof Mannheim | 3. Liga |
| Jul 20, 2024 | Waldhof Mannheim 1-4 Hoffenheim II | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jan 16, 2023 | Waldhof Mannheim 1-4 Hoffenheim II | Friendlies Clubs |
Last archived meeting: Waldhof Mannheim vs Hoffenheim II on Apr 7, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Hoffenheim II score 1.5 and concede 1.9 goals per match over their last 15; Waldhof Mannheim score 1.3 and concede 2.0. The model gives a 71% probability of over 2.5 goals and 71% 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 |
| Waldhof Mannheim | 1.3 | 2.0 | 1 | 10/15 | 8/15 |
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 Waldhof Mannheim sit 7th (4 points from 2 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Waldhof Mannheim | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| 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 Waldhof Mannheim?
- The Footlab model makes Hoffenheim II the favourite at 47%, against 22% for a draw and 31% for Waldhof Mannheim.
- Where and when is Hoffenheim II vs Waldhof Mannheim played?
- Hoffenheim II vs Waldhof Mannheim is played on March 20, 2027 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 71% 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.
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