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 model gives a 70% 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.

Match

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 Mannheim

Hoffenheim II

The Footlab model makes Waldhof Mannheim the favourite at 47%, against 22% for a draw and 30% for Hoffenheim II. 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 24, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Waldhof Mannheim vs Hoffenheim II?

A very open match: only 32 Elo points separate Waldhof Mannheim (1,857) and Hoffenheim II (1,889).

Waldhof Mannheim win47 %

Draw22 %

Hoffenheim II win30 %

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; Hoffenheim II have 4, 2 and 9.

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

Waldhof Mannheim
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

Hoffenheim II
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Aug 15, 2026	Fortuna Düsseldorf(away)	2-0	3. Liga
Aug 9, 2026	Hansa Rostock(home)	2-3	3. Liga
Aug 1, 2026	FC 08 Homburg(away)	1-2	Friendlies Clubs
Jul 25, 2026	Freiburg II(away)	0-3	Friendlies Clubs
Jul 18, 2026	SG Sonnenhof Grossaspach(away)	0-2	Friendlies Clubs

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 4 meetings: 0 Waldhof Mannheim win(s), 1 draw(s), 3 Hoffenheim II win(s).

Date	Score	Competition
Apr 7, 2026	Waldhof Mannheim 1-1 Hoffenheim II	3. Liga
Nov 2, 2025	Hoffenheim II 2-0 Waldhof Mannheim	3. Liga
Jul 20, 2024	Waldhof Mannheim 1-4 Hoffenheim II	Friendlies Clubs
Jan 16, 2023	Waldhof Mannheim 1-4 Hoffenheim II	Friendlies Clubs

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

How many goals should we expect?

Waldhof Mannheim score 1.3 and concede 2.0 goals per match over their last 15; Hoffenheim II score 1.5 and concede 1.9. The model gives a 70% probability of over 2.5 goals and 70% 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
Hoffenheim II	1.5	1.9	1	9/15	9/15

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 Hoffenheim II sit 9th (3 points from 2 matches).

2026-27 standings
#	Club	P	W	D	L	GF	GA	Pts
7	Waldhof Mannheim	2	1	1	0	5	4	4
9	Hoffenheim II	2	1	0	1	4	3	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 Hoffenheim II?: The Footlab model makes Waldhof Mannheim the favourite at 47%, against 22% for a draw and 30% 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 model gives a 70% 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.