Waldhof Mannheim vs FC Saarbrücken: prediction and stats
3. LigaRegular Season - 31Kick-off on April 3, 2027 at 12:00 PM (UTC)Carl-Benz-Stadion, Mannheim
The Footlab model makes Waldhof Mannheim the favourite at 41%, against 24% for a draw and 35% 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 Waldhof Mannheim vs FC Saarbrücken?
A very open match: only 57 Elo points separate Waldhof Mannheim (1,855) and FC Saarbrücken (1,912).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Waldhof Mannheim have 3 wins, 5 draws and 7 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 21, 2026 | 1. FC Kaiserslautern(home) | 0-1 | DFB Pokal |
| Aug 16, 2026 | Hansa Rostock(away) | 3-3 | 3. Liga |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Fortuna Düsseldorf(home) | 2-1 | 3. Liga |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Eintracht Frankfurt(home) | 0-1 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 18, 2026 | 1. FC Nürnberg(away) | 2-3 | 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: 1 Waldhof Mannheim win(s), 1 draw(s), 4 FC Saarbrücken win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2026 | FC Saarbrücken 2-0 Waldhof Mannheim | 3. Liga |
| Dec 7, 2025 | Waldhof Mannheim 2-1 FC Saarbrücken | 3. Liga |
| Feb 8, 2025 | FC Saarbrücken 2-1 Waldhof Mannheim | 3. Liga |
| Aug 31, 2024 | Waldhof Mannheim 0-1 FC Saarbrücken | 3. Liga |
| Feb 18, 2024 | Waldhof Mannheim 0-2 FC Saarbrücken | 3. Liga |
| Sep 23, 2023 | FC Saarbrücken 1-1 Waldhof Mannheim | 3. Liga |
Last archived meeting: FC Saarbrücken vs Waldhof Mannheim on May 2, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Waldhof Mannheim score 1.3 and concede 2.0 goals per match over their last 15; FC Saarbrücken score 1.5 and concede 1.3. The model gives a 63% probability of over 2.5 goals and 65% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waldhof Mannheim | 1.3 | 2.0 | 1 | 10/15 | 8/15 |
| 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?
Waldhof Mannheim sit 7th in 3. Liga (4 points from 2 matches) and FC Saarbrücken sit 2nd (6 points from 2 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | FC Saarbrücken | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 6 |
| 7 | Waldhof Mannheim | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
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 Waldhof Mannheim vs FC Saarbrücken?
- The Footlab model makes Waldhof Mannheim the favourite at 41%, against 24% for a draw and 35% for FC Saarbrücken.
- Where and when is Waldhof Mannheim vs FC Saarbrücken played?
- Waldhof Mannheim vs FC Saarbrücken is played on April 3, 2027 at 12:00 PM (UTC) at Carl-Benz-Stadion, in the 3. Liga.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 63% 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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