MSV Duisburg vs FC Saarbrücken: prediction and stats
3. LigaRegular Season - 28Kick-off on March 13, 2027 at 01:00 PM (UTC)Schauinsland-Reisen-Arena, Duisburg
The Footlab model makes MSV Duisburg the favourite at 56%, against 23% for a draw and 21% 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 MSV Duisburg vs FC Saarbrücken?
MSV Duisburg starts as the favourite with a 121-point Elo edge (2,032 vs 1,912).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, MSV Duisburg have 7 wins, 4 draws and 4 defeats; FC Saarbrücken have 5, 6 and 4.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | SV Elversberg(home) | 1-3 | DFB Pokal |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Verl(away) | 4-2 | 3. Liga |
| Aug 8, 2026 | SV Meppen(home) | 3-0 | 3. Liga |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Sparta Rotterdam(away) | 0-0 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 25, 2026 | Arminia Bielefeld(away) | 1-1 | Friendlies Clubs |
| 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 6 meetings: 3 MSV Duisburg win(s), 3 draw(s), 0 FC Saarbrücken win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 8, 2026 | MSV Duisburg 4-2 FC Saarbrücken | 3. Liga |
| Sep 30, 2025 | FC Saarbrücken 0-0 MSV Duisburg | 3. Liga |
| Mar 16, 2024 | MSV Duisburg 2-0 FC Saarbrücken | 3. Liga |
| Nov 29, 2023 | FC Saarbrücken 0-0 MSV Duisburg | 3. Liga |
| May 21, 2023 | MSV Duisburg 2-2 FC Saarbrücken | 3. Liga |
| Jan 14, 2023 | FC Saarbrücken 2-3 MSV Duisburg | 3. Liga |
Last archived meeting: MSV Duisburg vs FC Saarbrücken on Mar 8, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
MSV Duisburg score 1.8 and concede 1.3 goals per match over their last 15; FC Saarbrücken score 1.5 and concede 1.3. The model gives a 61% probability of over 2.5 goals and 60% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSV Duisburg | 1.8 | 1.3 | 4 | 10/15 | 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?
MSV Duisburg sit 1st in 3. Liga (6 points from 2 matches) and FC Saarbrücken sit 2nd (6 points from 2 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MSV Duisburg | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | FC Saarbrücken | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 6 |
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 MSV Duisburg vs FC Saarbrücken?
- The Footlab model makes MSV Duisburg the favourite at 56%, against 23% for a draw and 21% for FC Saarbrücken.
- Where and when is MSV Duisburg vs FC Saarbrücken played?
- MSV Duisburg vs FC Saarbrücken is played on March 13, 2027 at 01:00 PM (UTC) at Schauinsland-Reisen-Arena, in the 3. Liga.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 61% 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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