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
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).
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.
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2026 | Alemannia Aachen(home) | 1-1 | 3. Liga |
| Aug 8, 2026 | SG Sonnenhof Grossaspach(away) | 0-1 | 3. Liga |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Kickers Offenbach(home) | 3-0 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 25, 2026 | VVV Venlo(away) | 1-0 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 18, 2026 | Borussia M'gladbach II(home) | 1-0 | Friendlies 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).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 28, 2023 | SV Meppen 1-1 Fortuna Köln | Friendlies Clubs |
| May 6, 2019 | Fortuna Köln 1-1 SV Meppen | 3. Liga |
| Dec 2, 2018 | SV Meppen 3-0 Fortuna Köln | 3. Liga |
| Mar 31, 2018 | Fortuna Köln 0-2 SV Meppen | 3. Liga |
| Oct 21, 2017 | SV Meppen 1-0 Fortuna Köln | 3. 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.
| 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 |
| Fortuna Köln | 1.7 | 1.1 | 4 | 8/15 | 9/15 |
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).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | SV Meppen | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 16 | Fortuna Köln | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
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 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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