Where and when is SV Meppen vs FC Saarbrücken played?

SV Meppen vs FC Saarbrücken is played on September 5, 2026 at 12:00 PM (UTC) at Hänsch-Arena, 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

SV Meppen vs FC Saarbrücken: prediction and stats

3. LigaRegular Season - 4Kick-off on September 5, 2026 at 12:00 PM (UTC)Hänsch-Arena, Meppen

SV Meppen

FC Saarbrücken

The Footlab model makes SV Meppen the favourite at 65%, against 19% for a draw and 16% for FC Saarbrücken. The most likely score is 2-1.

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 SV Meppen vs FC Saarbrücken?

SV Meppen starts as the favourite with a 196-point Elo edge (2,108 vs 1,912).

SV Meppen win65 %

Draw19 %

FC Saarbrücken win16 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, SV Meppen have 13 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats; FC Saarbrücken have 5, 6 and 4.

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

SV Meppen
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Aug 15, 2026	SG Sonnenhof Grossaspach(home)	2-0	3. Liga
Aug 8, 2026	MSV Duisburg(away)	0-3	3. Liga
Jul 25, 2026	Schalke 04 II(home)	8-0	Friendlies Clubs
Jul 18, 2026	Sparta Rotterdam(home)	3-2	Friendlies Clubs
May 16, 2026	St. Pauli II(home)	4-2	Regionalliga - Nord

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 6 meetings: 2 SV Meppen win(s), 2 draw(s), 2 FC Saarbrücken win(s).

Date	Score	Competition
Apr 23, 2023	SV Meppen 1-0 FC Saarbrücken	3. Liga
Oct 29, 2022	FC Saarbrücken 0-0 SV Meppen	3. Liga
Mar 6, 2022	FC Saarbrücken 1-0 SV Meppen	3. Liga
Sep 25, 2021	SV Meppen 2-2 FC Saarbrücken	3. Liga
May 14, 2021	FC Saarbrücken 2-0 SV Meppen	3. Liga
Jan 9, 2021	SV Meppen 1-0 FC Saarbrücken	3. Liga

Last archived meeting: SV Meppen vs FC Saarbrücken on Apr 23, 2023

How many goals should we expect?

SV Meppen score 3.1 and concede 1.1 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 61% for both teams to score.

Club	Goals scored / match	Goals conceded / match	Clean sheets	Both teams scored	Over 2.5 goals
SV Meppen	3.1	1.1	6	8/15	13/15
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?

SV Meppen sit 12th 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
12	SV Meppen	2	1	0	1	2	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 SV Meppen vs FC Saarbrücken?: The Footlab model makes SV Meppen the favourite at 65%, against 19% for a draw and 16% for FC Saarbrücken.
Where and when is SV Meppen vs FC Saarbrücken played?: SV Meppen vs FC Saarbrücken is played on September 5, 2026 at 12:00 PM (UTC) at Hänsch-Arena, 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.