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 AI model makes SV Meppen the favourite at 56%, against 22% for a draw and 22% for Fortuna Köln. The most likely score is 1-1. If SV Meppen wins, the most likely score is 2-1.

Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome in 54.0% of the 5,321 matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Nov 11, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win SV Meppen vs Fortuna Köln?

SV Meppen starts as the favourite with a 104-point Elo edge (2,059 vs 1,955).

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SV Meppen winDrawFortuna Köln win

Computed by the Footlab AI model from our own data only, with no AI analysis.

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Probable lineup for SV Meppen vs Fortuna Köln

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.

SV Meppen

4-2-3-1
  1. 7O. Schmitt
  1. 14T. Deters
  2. 6E. Zehir
  3. 5J. Fedl
  4. 10K. Ghawilu
  5. 17J. Ehlers
  1. 19L. Sprekelmeyer
  2. 2Dominique Domrose
  3. 39F. Bähr
  4. 3T. Mißner
  1. 44J. Pünt

Fortuna Köln

4-4-2
  1. 30Romeo Aigbekaen
  2. 37J. Mause
  1. 38Bennit Bröger
  2. 20A. Stanilewicz
  3. 14C. Harenbrock
  4. 17F. Heister
  1. 3M. Fischer
  2. 11G. Strauch
  3. 5Seymour Funger
  4. 2Kevin Krumme
  1. 1L. Winkler

Computed on November 11, 2026 at 12:05 AM (UTC).

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What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, SV Meppen have 7 wins, 3 draws and 5 defeats; Fortuna Köln have 4, 4 and 7.

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

SV Meppen
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Nov 8, 2026SSV Jahn Regensburg(home)2-13. Liga
Oct 30, 2026Fortuna Düsseldorf(away)0-03. Liga
Oct 24, 2026Würzburger Kickers(home)4-03. Liga
Oct 18, 2026Havelse(home)1-13. Liga
Oct 13, 2026Hansa Rostock(away)2-03. Liga
Fortuna Köln
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Nov 7, 2026Waldhof Mannheim(away)1-23. Liga
Oct 31, 2026Würzburger Kickers(home)1-23. Liga
Oct 25, 2026Preußen Münster(away)0-13. Liga
Oct 16, 2026Stuttgart II(home)0-13. Liga
Oct 13, 2026Rot-Weiß Essen(away)0-23. Liga

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 5 meetings: 3 SV Meppen wins, 2 draws, 0 Fortuna Köln wins.

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 1.9 and concede 1.3 goals per match over their last 15; Fortuna Köln score 0.9 and concede 1.1. The model gives a 64% probability of over 2.5 goals and 63% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
SV Meppen1.91.367/159/15
Fortuna Köln0.91.146/156/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

SV Meppen sit 11th in 3. Liga (18 points from 13 matches) and Fortuna Köln sit 19th (10 points from 13 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
11SV Meppen13535181818
19Fortuna Köln13247101610

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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 SV Meppen vs Fortuna Köln?
The Footlab AI model makes SV Meppen the favourite at 56%, against 22% for a draw and 22% 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 AI model gives a 64% 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 54.0% 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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