Waldhof Mannheim vs SV Meppen: prediction and stats
3. LigaRegular Season - 19Kick-off on January 16, 2027 at 01:00 PM (UTC)Carl-Benz-Stadion, Mannheim
The Footlab model makes SV Meppen the favourite at 55%, against 22% for a draw and 23% 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 25, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Waldhof Mannheim vs SV Meppen?
SV Meppen starts as the favourite with a 253-point Elo edge (2,107 vs 1,854).
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; SV Meppen have 13, 0 and 2.
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 15, 2026 | SG Sonnenhof Grossaspach(home) | 2-0 | 3. Liga |
| Aug 8, 2026 | MSV Duisburg(away) | 0-3 | 3. Liga |
| Jul 25, 2026 | Schalke 04 II(home) | 8-0 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 18, 2026 | Sparta Rotterdam(home) | 3-2 | Friendlies Clubs |
| May 16, 2026 | St. Pauli II(home) | 4-2 | Regionalliga - Nord |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 2 Waldhof Mannheim win(s), 1 draw(s), 3 SV Meppen win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2023 | Waldhof Mannheim 3-1 SV Meppen | 3. Liga |
| Aug 14, 2022 | SV Meppen 6-2 Waldhof Mannheim | 3. Liga |
| Jan 30, 2022 | SV Meppen 1-1 Waldhof Mannheim | 3. Liga |
| Aug 24, 2021 | Waldhof Mannheim 5-0 SV Meppen | 3. Liga |
| Mar 14, 2021 | Waldhof Mannheim 0-1 SV Meppen | 3. Liga |
| Dec 8, 2020 | SV Meppen 2-0 Waldhof Mannheim | 3. Liga |
Last archived meeting: Waldhof Mannheim vs SV Meppen on Feb 18, 2023
How many goals should we expect?
Waldhof Mannheim score 1.3 and concede 2.0 goals per match over their last 15; SV Meppen score 3.1 and concede 1.1. The model gives a 65% probability of over 2.5 goals and 64% 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 |
| SV Meppen | 3.1 | 1.1 | 6 | 8/15 | 13/15 |
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 SV Meppen sit 12th (3 points from 2 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Waldhof Mannheim | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| 12 | SV Meppen | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 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 SV Meppen?
- The Footlab model makes SV Meppen the favourite at 55%, against 22% for a draw and 23% for Waldhof Mannheim.
- Where and when is Waldhof Mannheim vs SV Meppen played?
- Waldhof Mannheim vs SV Meppen is played on January 16, 2027 at 01:00 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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