Match

Waldhof Mannheim vs Fortuna Köln: prediction and stats

3. LigaRegular Season - 13Kick-off on November 7, 2026 at 01:00 PM (UTC)Carl-Benz-Stadion, Mannheim

Waldhof MannheimFortuna Köln

The Footlab AI model makes Waldhof Mannheim the favourite at 38%, against 25% for a draw and 37% for Fortuna Köln. The most likely score is 1-1. If Waldhof Mannheim wins, the most likely score is 2-1.

Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome in 54.4% of the 2,793 matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Oct 18, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Waldhof Mannheim vs Fortuna Köln?

On Elo ratings, Waldhof Mannheim has 1,867 points and Fortuna Köln 2,005.

38%25%37%
Waldhof Mannheim 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 Waldhof Mannheim 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.

Waldhof Mannheim

4-3-3
  1. 7L. Bierschenk
  2. 12V. Thill
  3. 9Gonçalo Gregório
  1. 21J. Rieckmann
  2. 28D. Michel
  3. 8M. Thalhammer
  1. 17Owono Darnell Keumo
  2. 14Oluwaseun God Power Osaro Ogbemudia
  3. 15C. Kammerknecht
  4. 3Moritz Polte
  1. 1T. Nijhuis

Fortuna Köln

4-3-3
  1. 7N. Thier
  2. 30Romeo Aigbekaen
  3. 9E. Wirtz
  1. 38Bennit Bröger
  2. 11G. Strauch
  3. 6T. Geerkens
  1. 3M. Fischer
  2. 5Seymour Funger
  3. 2Kevin Krumme
  4. 31Neo Telle
  1. 1L. Winkler

Computed on October 18, 2026 at 11:25 PM (UTC).

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What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Waldhof Mannheim have 4 wins, 1 draw and 10 defeats; Fortuna Köln have 6, 4 and 5.

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

Waldhof Mannheim
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Oct 17, 2026Würzburger Kickers(away)0-23. Liga
Oct 14, 2026FC Ingolstadt 04(home)0-33. Liga
Oct 10, 2026SG Sonnenhof Grossaspach(away)5-13. Liga
Oct 3, 2026FSV Mainz 05(home)0-3Friendlies Clubs
Sep 20, 2026Preußen Münster(home)2-03. Liga
Fortuna Köln
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Oct 16, 2026Stuttgart II(home)0-13. Liga
Oct 13, 2026Rot-Weiß Essen(away)0-23. Liga
Oct 10, 2026FC Saarbrücken(home)0-03. Liga
Sep 25, 2026Havelse(away)3-13. Liga
Sep 16, 2026SV Wehen(home)0-23. Liga

How many goals should we expect?

Waldhof Mannheim score 1.2 and concede 1.7 goals per match over their last 15; Fortuna Köln score 1.2 and concede 1.0. The model gives a 62% probability of over 2.5 goals and 64% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Waldhof Mannheim1.21.726/158/15
Fortuna Köln1.21.056/156/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Waldhof Mannheim sit 11th in 3. Liga (13 points from 10 matches) and Fortuna Köln sit 18th (10 points from 10 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
11Waldhof Mannheim10415161613
18Fortuna Köln1024481110

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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 Waldhof Mannheim vs Fortuna Köln?
The Footlab AI model makes Waldhof Mannheim the favourite at 38%, against 25% for a draw and 37% for Fortuna Köln.
Where and when is Waldhof Mannheim vs Fortuna Köln played?
Waldhof Mannheim vs Fortuna Köln is played on November 7, 2026 at 01:00 PM (UTC) at Carl-Benz-Stadion, in the 3. Liga.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab AI model gives a 62% 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 54.4% 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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