Waldhof Mannheim vs FC Viktoria Köln: prediction and stats
3. LigaRegular Season - 37Kick-off on May 15, 2027 at 12:00 PM (UTC)Carl-Benz-Stadion, Mannheim
The Footlab model makes FC Viktoria Köln the favourite at 38%, against 24% for a draw and 38% for Waldhof Mannheim. 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 Viktoria Köln?
A very open match: only 50 Elo points separate Waldhof Mannheim (1,855) and FC Viktoria Köln (1,905).
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 Viktoria Köln have 7, 2 and 6.
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 | 1. FC Nürnberg(home) | 1-1 | DFB Pokal |
| Aug 16, 2026 | Stuttgart II(away) | 3-1 | 3. Liga |
| Aug 8, 2026 | SSV Jahn Regensburg(home) | 2-5 | 3. Liga |
| Aug 2, 2026 | Kaiserslautern II(home) | 1-2 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Standard Liege(away) | 3-0 | Friendlies Clubs |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 2 Waldhof Mannheim win(s), 2 draw(s), 2 FC Viktoria Köln win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2026 | FC Viktoria Köln 1-3 Waldhof Mannheim | 3. Liga |
| Aug 24, 2025 | Waldhof Mannheim 2-0 FC Viktoria Köln | 3. Liga |
| Jan 24, 2025 | FC Viktoria Köln 1-0 Waldhof Mannheim | 3. Liga |
| Aug 10, 2024 | Waldhof Mannheim 1-2 FC Viktoria Köln | 3. Liga |
| Mar 9, 2024 | FC Viktoria Köln 2-2 Waldhof Mannheim | 3. Liga |
| Oct 7, 2023 | Waldhof Mannheim 1-1 FC Viktoria Köln | 3. Liga |
Last archived meeting: FC Viktoria Köln vs Waldhof Mannheim on Jan 31, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Waldhof Mannheim score 1.3 and concede 2.0 goals per match over their last 15; FC Viktoria Köln score 2.0 and concede 1.7. The model gives a 65% probability of over 2.5 goals and 67% 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 Viktoria Köln | 2.0 | 1.7 | 3 | 9/15 | 10/15 |
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 Viktoria Köln sit 10th (3 points from 2 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Waldhof Mannheim | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| 10 | FC Viktoria Köln | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 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 Waldhof Mannheim vs FC Viktoria Köln?
- The Footlab model makes FC Viktoria Köln the favourite at 38%, against 24% for a draw and 38% for Waldhof Mannheim.
- Where and when is Waldhof Mannheim vs FC Viktoria Köln played?
- Waldhof Mannheim vs FC Viktoria Köln is played on May 15, 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 65% 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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