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Waldhof Mannheim vs Hoffenheim II: prediction and stats

3. LigaRegular Season - 11Kick-off on October 24, 2026 at 12:00 PM (UTC)Carl-Benz-Stadion, Mannheim

Waldhof MannheimHoffenheim II

The Footlab AI model makes Waldhof Mannheim the favourite at 42%, against 26% for a draw and 32% for Hoffenheim II. 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 54.8% of the 1,754 matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Oct 8, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Waldhof Mannheim vs Hoffenheim II?

A very open match: only 73 Elo points separate Waldhof Mannheim (1,853) and Hoffenheim II (1,926).

42%26%32%
Waldhof Mannheim winDrawHoffenheim II 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 Hoffenheim II

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. 12V. Thill
  2. 9Gonçalo Gregório
  3. 7L. Bierschenk
  1. 21J. Rieckmann
  2. 6J. Müller
  3. 28D. Michel
  1. 17Owono Darnell Keumo
  2. 15C. Kammerknecht
  3. 24L. Klünter
  4. 3Moritz Polte
  1. 1T. Nijhuis

Hoffenheim II

4-2-3-1
  1. 36J. Dedic
  1. 10Y. B. Zor Muhammed
  2. 5K. Gjasula
  3. 20Juan Tiago Esteban Poller
  4. 28Florian Micheler
  5. 17B. Makanda
  1. 3Sean Dulic
  2. 6V. Lässig
  3. 2Natnael Abraha
  4. 13Tristan Spranger
  1. 1L. Petersson

Computed on October 8, 2026 at 04:09 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 5 wins, 1 draw and 9 defeats; Hoffenheim II have 6, 1 and 8.

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

Waldhof Mannheim
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Oct 3, 2026FSV Mainz 05(home)0-3Friendlies Clubs
Sep 20, 2026Preußen Münster(home)2-03. Liga
Sep 16, 2026Rot-Weiß Essen(home)1-23. Liga
Sep 13, 2026SV Wehen(away)1-03. Liga
Sep 5, 2026Verl(home)0-13. Liga
Hoffenheim II
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Sep 19, 2026SV Meppen(home)1-03. Liga
Sep 16, 2026FC Ingolstadt 04(away)2-13. Liga
Sep 13, 2026Fortuna Köln(home)2-23. Liga
Sep 6, 2026SG Sonnenhof Grossaspach(away)0-13. Liga
Aug 29, 2026SSV Jahn Regensburg(home)5-13. Liga

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 4 meetings: 0 Waldhof Mannheim wins, 1 draw, 3 Hoffenheim II wins.

DateScoreCompetition
Apr 7, 2026Waldhof Mannheim 1-1 Hoffenheim II3. Liga
Nov 2, 2025Hoffenheim II 2-0 Waldhof Mannheim3. Liga
Jul 20, 2024Waldhof Mannheim 1-4 Hoffenheim IIFriendlies Clubs
Jan 16, 2023Waldhof Mannheim 1-4 Hoffenheim IIFriendlies Clubs

Last archived meeting: Waldhof Mannheim vs Hoffenheim II on Apr 7, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Waldhof Mannheim score 1.1 and concede 1.7 goals per match over their last 15; Hoffenheim II score 1.7 and concede 1.7. The model gives a 55% probability of over 2.5 goals and 59% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Waldhof Mannheim1.11.737/158/15
Hoffenheim II1.71.728/1510/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Waldhof Mannheim sit 9th in 3. Liga (10 points from 7 matches) and Hoffenheim II sit 5th (13 points from 7 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
5Hoffenheim II741214813
9Waldhof Mannheim7313111010

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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 Hoffenheim II?
The Footlab AI model makes Waldhof Mannheim the favourite at 42%, against 26% for a draw and 32% for Hoffenheim II.
Where and when is Waldhof Mannheim vs Hoffenheim II played?
Waldhof Mannheim vs Hoffenheim II is played on October 24, 2026 at 12:00 PM (UTC) at Carl-Benz-Stadion, in the 3. Liga.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab AI model gives a 55% 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 54.8% 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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