Match

SV Meppen vs Fortuna Köln: prediction and stats

3. LigaRegular Season - 33Kick-off on April 17, 2027 at 12:00 PM (UTC)Hänsch-Arena, Meppen

SV MeppenFortuna Köln

The Footlab model makes SV Meppen the favourite at 52%, against 23% for a draw and 25% for Fortuna Köln. 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 SV Meppen vs Fortuna Köln?

A very open match: only 70 Elo points separate SV Meppen (2,108) and Fortuna Köln (2,037).

SV Meppen win52 %
Draw23 %
Fortuna Köln win25 %

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; Fortuna Köln have 8, 2 and 5.

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

SV Meppen
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 15, 2026SG Sonnenhof Grossaspach(home)2-03. Liga
Aug 8, 2026MSV Duisburg(away)0-33. Liga
Jul 25, 2026Schalke 04 II(home)8-0Friendlies Clubs
Jul 18, 2026Sparta Rotterdam(home)3-2Friendlies Clubs
May 16, 2026St. Pauli II(home)4-2Regionalliga - Nord
Fortuna Köln
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 15, 2026Alemannia Aachen(home)1-13. Liga
Aug 8, 2026SG Sonnenhof Grossaspach(away)0-13. Liga
Aug 1, 2026Kickers Offenbach(home)3-0Friendlies Clubs
Jul 25, 2026VVV Venlo(away)1-0Friendlies Clubs
Jul 18, 2026Borussia M'gladbach II(home)1-0Friendlies Clubs

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 5 meetings: 3 SV Meppen win(s), 2 draw(s), 0 Fortuna Köln win(s).

DateScoreCompetition
Jun 28, 2023SV Meppen 1-1 Fortuna KölnFriendlies Clubs
May 6, 2019Fortuna Köln 1-1 SV Meppen3. Liga
Dec 2, 2018SV Meppen 3-0 Fortuna Köln3. Liga
Mar 31, 2018Fortuna Köln 0-2 SV Meppen3. Liga
Oct 21, 2017SV Meppen 1-0 Fortuna Köln3. Liga

Last archived meeting: SV Meppen vs Fortuna Köln on Jun 28, 2023

How many goals should we expect?

SV Meppen score 3.1 and concede 1.1 goals per match over their last 15; Fortuna Köln score 1.7 and concede 1.1. The model gives a 64% probability of over 2.5 goals and 64% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
SV Meppen3.11.168/1513/15
Fortuna Köln1.71.148/159/15

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 Fortuna Köln sit 16th (1 points from 2 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
12SV Meppen2101233
16Fortuna Köln2011121

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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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 Fortuna Köln?
The Footlab model makes SV Meppen the favourite at 52%, against 23% for a draw and 25% for Fortuna Köln.
Where and when is SV Meppen vs Fortuna Köln played?
SV Meppen vs Fortuna Köln is played on April 17, 2027 at 12:00 PM (UTC) at Hänsch-Arena, in the 3. Liga.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab model gives a 64% 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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