Match

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

Hoffenheim IIWaldhof Mannheim

The Footlab AI model makes Hoffenheim II the favourite at 44%, against 24% for a draw and 32% for Waldhof Mannheim. The most likely score is 1-1. If Hoffenheim II wins, the most likely score is 2-1.

Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome in 54.4% of the 2,761 matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Oct 18, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Hoffenheim II vs Waldhof Mannheim?

A very open match: only 56 Elo points separate Hoffenheim II (1,923) and Waldhof Mannheim (1,867).

44%24%32%
Hoffenheim II 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 Hoffenheim II 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.

Hoffenheim II

4-2-3-1
  1. 11J. Fields
  1. 10Y. B. Zor Muhammed
  2. 20Juan Tiago Esteban Poller
  3. 17B. Makanda
  4. 16L. Engelns
  5. 8Diren Dağdeviren
  1. 3Sean Dulic
  2. 6V. Lässig
  3. 13Tristan Spranger
  4. 2Natnael Abraha
  1. 1L. Petersson

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. 3Moritz Polte
  1. 1T. Nijhuis

Computed on October 18, 2026 at 03:28 PM (UTC).

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What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Hoffenheim II have 6 wins, 1 draw and 8 defeats; Waldhof Mannheim have 4, 1 and 10.

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

Hoffenheim II
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Oct 18, 2026Verl(home)2-13. Liga
Oct 13, 2026Stuttgart II(away)2-33. Liga
Oct 10, 2026MSV Duisburg(away)2-33. Liga
Sep 19, 2026SV Meppen(home)1-03. Liga
Sep 16, 2026FC Ingolstadt 04(away)2-13. Liga
Waldhof Mannheim
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
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
Sep 20, 2026Preußen Münster(home)2-03. Liga

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 4 meetings: 3 Hoffenheim II wins, 1 draw, 0 Waldhof Mannheim wins.

DateScoreCompetition
Apr 7, 2026Waldhof Mannheim 1-1 Hoffenheim II3. Liga
Nov 2, 2025Hoffenheim II 2-0 Waldhof Mannheim3. Liga
Jul 20, 2024Waldhof Mannheim 1-4 Hoffenheim IIFriendlies Clubs
Jan 16, 2023Waldhof Mannheim 1-4 Hoffenheim IIFriendlies Clubs

Last archived meeting: Waldhof Mannheim vs Hoffenheim II on Apr 7, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Hoffenheim II score 1.8 and concede 1.7 goals per match over their last 15; Waldhof Mannheim score 1.2 and concede 1.7. The model gives a 63% probability of over 2.5 goals and 65% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Hoffenheim II1.81.729/1510/15
Waldhof Mannheim1.21.726/158/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Hoffenheim II sit 10th in 3. Liga (13 points from 9 matches) and Waldhof Mannheim sit 11th (13 points from 10 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
10Hoffenheim II9414181413
11Waldhof Mannheim10415161613

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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 Hoffenheim II vs Waldhof Mannheim?
The Footlab AI model makes Hoffenheim II the favourite at 44%, against 24% for a draw and 32% 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 AI model gives a 63% 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 54.4% 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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