SG Sonnenhof Grossaspach vs Waldhof Mannheim Predictions

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3. Liga3. Liga · Germany
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SG Sonnenhof Grossaspach

SG Sonnenhof Grossaspach

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Waldhof Mannheim

Waldhof Mannheim

🗓️ Saturday, 10 Oct 2026 at 14:00 CEST (venue time) · 12:00 UTC (your time)📍 comtech Arena, Aspache

Win Probability (1X2)

SG Sonnenhof Grossaspach 32%Draw 31%Waldhof Mannheim 37%

Best Value Pick

Match Result: Draw

@ 3.6(+12% edge)

Match Result

8/10

Waldhof Mannheim Run Riot in Five-Star Away Performance at Grossaspach

Waldhof Mannheim delivered an emphatic away performance, thrashing SG Sonnenhof Grossaspach 5-1 at the comtech Arena in a match that saw the visitors' attacking prowess overwhelm the hosts. Despite Grossaspach taking an early lead in the 11th minute, Mannheim responded immediately and never looked back, scoring five unanswered goals to seal a statement victory in the 3. Liga. The match was a tale of two halves: Grossaspach started brightly and even edged possession with 53%, but Mannheim's clinical edge—firing 10 shots on target from 15 attempts—proved decisive. The visitors' relentless pressure, particularly in the second half, saw them net three goals in the final 15 minutes, turning a competitive contest into a rout.

🔥 AI Prediction Report

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Predicted

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Actual

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✅Result
✅BTTS
✅O/U 2.5
❌Score

💰 Bet Results0/1 hit

1x2 — Draw@ 3.6
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Key Moments

11' — Goal

F. Eisele opens the scoring for Grossaspach, finishing a swift move to give the hosts an early lead.

12' — Goal

Mannheim respond instantly, leveling the match and shifting the momentum.

26' — Goal

Mannheim take the lead for the first time, capitalizing on defensive lapses.

76' — Goal

Mannheim extend their lead, effectively killing off the contest.

79' — Goal

Another quickfire goal from Mannheim puts the result beyond doubt.

87' — Goal

Mannheim add a fifth, capping a dominant attacking display.

various' — Yellow Cards

Three Mannheim players and one Grossaspach player are booked in a competitive encounter.

SG Sonnenhof Grossaspach

SG Sonnenhof Grossaspach

4/10

Grossaspach began the game with promise, capitalizing on their early momentum to take the lead in the 11th minute. Their 5-3-2 formation provided initial defensive solidity and allowed them to control possession (53%) and win eight corners. However, defensive frailties were ruthlessly exposed as the match wore on, with Mannheim's incisive attack repeatedly breaching their backline. Despite their efforts, Grossaspach struggled to convert possession into meaningful chances, managing just two shots on target from 10 attempts. The defensive unit, initially compact, lost its shape after the equalizer and was unable to withstand Mannheim's increasingly confident forward play.

Key Players

F. Eisele: Scored Grossaspach's only goal in the 11th minute, giving the hosts an early lead.
Jan Elias Rahn: Worked hard defensively in the first half, but overwhelmed as the game progressed.

Strengths

Strong start and early goalControlled possession for periodsEffective at winning corners

Weaknesses

Defensive collapse after concedingIneffective in front of goal (only 2 shots on target)Struggled to deal with sustained attacking pressure
Waldhof Mannheim

Waldhof Mannheim

8.5/10

Mannheim responded to an early setback with remarkable composure and attacking flair, equalizing just a minute after falling behind and then steadily asserting their dominance. Their 4-3-2-1 formation provided balance, with midfielders supporting both defensive duties and quick transitions. The visitors' ability to create and finish chances was evident, with five different goals across the match and a remarkable 10 shots on target. Mannheim's pressing and direct approach paid dividends, particularly in the second half, as they exploited Grossaspach's defensive vulnerabilities. The late flurry of goals underscored their superiority and ensured a comprehensive victory, with several players impressing in both buildup and finishing.

Key Players

Gonçalo Gregório: Led the line effectively, scoring and assisting in key moments.
L. Bierschenk: Instrumental in midfield, contributing to the team's attacking transitions and scoring.

Strengths

Clinical finishing (10 shots on target, 5 goals)Quick response to concedingStrong midfield transitions and pressing

Weaknesses

Slow start defensively (conceded early)Picked up three yellow cards

Tactical Analysis

Grossaspach set up in a 5-3-2, aiming for defensive solidity and control in midfield. Early on, this worked, as they pressed high and forced Mannheim onto the back foot. However, once Mannheim equalized, Grossaspach's defensive line began to drop deeper, inviting pressure and struggling to contain the visitors' fluid front line. Mannheim's 4-3-2-1 allowed for quick transitions and effective use of the wide areas, with their midfielders supporting both attack and defense. The visitors pressed aggressively after losing possession, forcing turnovers and capitalizing on Grossaspach's mistakes. Late substitutions and tactical tweaks saw Mannheim push more men forward, which paid off with three goals in the final quarter-hour, while Grossaspach failed to adapt defensively.

Turning Point

Mannheim's immediate equalizer in the 12th minute snuffed out Grossaspach's early momentum and set the tone for the visitors' dominance.

Man of the Match

Gonçalo Gregório

Led Mannheim's attack with a goal and a key role in multiple scoring moves, consistently troubling the Grossaspach defense.

SG Sonnenhof Grossaspach vs Waldhof Mannheim: Match Preview

SG Sonnenhof Grossaspach return to the WIRmachenDRUCK Arena looking to stabilise after a run of just one win in their last five league games. Sitting 13th with eight points, their home record is steady but unspectacular (W2 D1 L1, 3-3 goal difference). Waldhof Mannheim, four points and four places above, arrive off back-to-back wins in all competitions, but their away form is mixed and their league position flatters a side with only a +1 goal difference.

The tactical battle is likely to be shaped by Grossaspach's conservative approach at home, where they've kept two clean sheets in four but managed just three goals. Waldhof's away matches, meanwhile, are open affairs (6 scored, 6 conceded in three), but they average just 2.8 shots on target per game in their last five, suggesting a lack of clinical finishing. Both teams' recent matches trend towards both teams scoring (Grossaspach 4/5, Waldhof 2/5), but neither side dominates the midfield or creates high-quality chances consistently. Set-piece threat is limited, with both averaging under four corners per game.

With the market offering identical odds on either side, the model finds little to split these teams and sees value in the draw. Both sides' recent results are peppered with close matches—Grossaspach's last three league games have all been decided by a single goal or ended level, while Waldhof's away record is perfectly balanced. Expect a cagey first half and a result that reflects the fine margins between these two.

Where the Model Disagrees with the Odds: SG Sonnenhof Grossaspach vs Waldhof Mannheim

The market is split with both teams at 2.4 and the draw at 3.6, but the model finds the draw slightly undervalued, offering a +12% edge. Both teams' recent results and metrics point to a close, low-scoring affair, making the draw the standout value. There's no edge on either side at the current win prices, as both are shorter than the model's probability would justify.

Odds from Bet365. Positive edge = our model gives a higher probability than the odds imply. EV = expected value per £1 staked.

1X2

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
SG Sonnenhof Grossaspach Win2.2032.0%-13.5%
Drawvalue3.5031.0%+2.4%
Waldhof Mannheim Win2.7037.0%-0.0%

Over/Under 2.5

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Over 2.51.4454.0%-15.4%
Under 2.5value2.7046.0%+9.0%

Both Teams Score

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Yes1.4058.0%-13.4%
Novalue2.7542.0%+5.6%

Best Value Markets Found by the Model

1X2: Draw @ 3.50EV +0.085
Over/Under 2.5: Under 2.5 @ 2.70EV +0.242
Both Teams Score: No @ 2.75EV +0.155

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SG Sonnenhof Grossaspach vs Waldhof Mannheim Prediction Confidence at a Glance

How strongly the model leans on each market.

Match Result (1X2)
32%
31%
37%
SG Sonnenhof Grossaspach 32%Draw 31%Waldhof Mannheim 37%
Both Teams to Score
58%
42%
Yes 58%No 42%
Over/Under 2.5 Goals
54%
46%
Over 2.5 54%Under 2.5 46%
Corners (Over/Under 9.5)
64%
36%
Over 9.5 64%Under 9.5 36%

Stats Worth Knowing

The numbers behind SG Sonnenhof Grossaspach vs Waldhof Mannheim that most previews miss.

  • 1Grossaspach's last three home league matches have all finished under 2.5 goals.
  • 2Waldhof Mannheim's away games average exactly 4 goals per match, yet their last away outing ended 1-0.
  • 3Grossaspach have failed to score in just one of their last five, but have only managed more than one goal once in that span.

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SG Sonnenhof Grossaspach1.35

Expected goals · model says 1.35

Waldhof Mannheim1.45

Expected goals · model says 1.45

Win Probability
SG Sonnenhof Grossaspach 35% Draw 25% Waldhof Mannheim 40%

Over 2.5 Goals

53%

BTTS: Yes

57%

Likely Scores

1-1 · 0-1 · 1-2

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The Case For This SG Sonnenhof Grossaspach vs Waldhof Mannheim Prediction

The market prices this as a coin flip between two mid-table 3. Liga sides, but the data points to a much tighter contest than the odds suggest. Grossaspach's defensive solidity at home (just three goals conceded in four) is offset by a lack of cutting edge, while Waldhof Mannheim's away games have been high on effort but short on control, with a 6-6 goal tally from three trips. Both sides are coming off mixed form, and neither has a clear edge in the underlying numbers.

Key Factors at a Glance

Defence

  • →Waldhof Mannheim have scored in every away match but also concede two per game on the road.

Match Context

  • →Grossaspach average just 0.75 goals per home game this season.
  • →Four of Grossaspach's last five league games have seen both teams score.

🚩 SG Sonnenhof Grossaspach vs Waldhof Mannheim Corners Prediction

medium confidence
10.9expected total corners
Over 64%
Under 36%
Over 9.5Under 9.5

Our corners model projects roughly 6.2 corners for SG Sonnenhof Grossaspach and 4.7 for Waldhof Mannheim, for an expected total of 10.9. That makes the model lean Over 9.5 corners (64%). Over 8.5: 76% · Over 10.5: 52%.

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How SG Sonnenhof Grossaspach and Waldhof Mannheim Are Arriving

Form, fitness and who's likely to start.

SG Sonnenhof Grossaspach vs Waldhof Mannheim Goalscorer Form

Goals scored in last 5 matches across all competitions. Rate = goals ÷ 5 games. XI badge shows player is in the expected starting lineup.

SG Sonnenhof GrossaspachSG Sonnenhof Grossaspachlast 5 matches
V. CeliktasXI
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

Luca Damiano MolinariXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

N. PollexXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

F. EiseleXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

L. MaierXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Waldhof MannheimWaldhof Mannheimlast 5 matches
Nolan Xavier Muteba N'Tumbasub/out
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

Lovis Frederik BierschenkXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Oluwaseun OgbemudiaXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Julian Ulbrichtsub/out
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Julian RieckmannXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Francisco Fumaça de Mascarenhas da Costa PessoaXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Grossaspach have steadied after a slow start, drawing three of their last five and losing just once in that span, but remain blunt in attack. Waldhof Mannheim have alternated wins and losses but come in with back-to-back victories, though their underlying numbers (1.2 goals scored, 0.8 conceded in last five) suggest they're not dominating opponents.

SG Sonnenhof Grossaspach vs Waldhof Mannheim — Last 8 Matches

L1-5
L1-2
D1-1
D2-2
W1-0
L0-2
L0-2
W1-0
Lvs Waldhof Mannheim1-5
L@ FC Saarbrücken1-2
Dvs Verl1-1
D@ Havelse2-2
Wvs Hoffenheim II1-0
Lvs FC Ingolstadt 040-2
L@ SV Meppen0-2
Wvs Fortuna Köln1-0

Strengths

  • +Both teams scoring in most recent games

Concerns

  • −Leaky defence — 2.2 conceded/game
  • −No clean sheets in last 5 matches
Waldhof MannheimWaldhof MannheimLast 8 results
W5-1
W2-0
L1-2
W1-0
L0-1
L2-3
D3-3
W2-1
W@ SG Sonnenhof Grossaspach5-1
Wvs Preußen Münster2-0
Lvs Rot-Weiß Essen1-2
W@ SV Wehen1-0
Lvs Verl0-1
L@ Havelse2-3
D@ Hansa Rostock3-3
Wvs Fortuna Düsseldorf2-1

Strengths

  • +Solid recent form — 3+ wins in last 5
  • +Prolific attack — 2.0 goals/game (last 5)

What History Says: SG Sonnenhof Grossaspach vs Waldhof Mannheim

Waldhof Mannheim have won both recent meetings, including a 3-0 win away and a 3-2 win at home, but those matches date back to 2019 and 2020, so direct relevance is limited. No draws have occurred between these sides in recent history, but the current form lines point to a much closer contest this time.

SG Sonnenhof Grossaspach vs Waldhof Mannheim Head-to-Head History

Last 3 meetings between these sides

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SG Sonnenhof Grossaspach wins

0

Draws

3

Waldhof Mannheim wins

0%0% draws100%
10 Oct 26SG Sonnenhof Grossaspach vs Waldhof Mannheim1-5
20 Jun 20Waldhof Mannheim vs SG Sonnenhof Grossaspach3-2
9 Nov 19SG Sonnenhof Grossaspach vs Waldhof Mannheim0-3

Things to Watch: SG Sonnenhof Grossaspach vs Waldhof Mannheim

  • ⚠️Only two recent head-to-head meetings, both pre-2021, so limited direct matchup data.
  • ⚠️Recent friendlies may distort form lines slightly.
  • ⚠️No significant injuries reported, but lineups are not confirmed at time of analysis.

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Final Verdict

SG Sonnenhof Grossaspach 1–1 Waldhof Mannheim

A 1-1 draw is the likeliest outcome, underpinned by both teams' identical 1.2 goals scored and conceded per game over their last five matches. The strongest data point is the lack of separation in both sides' recent form and goal metrics. The main risk is that Waldhof's more open away style produces a higher-scoring contest than expected, or that one side capitalises on a defensive lapse to edge a narrow win.

SG Sonnenhof Grossaspach vs Waldhof Mannheim: Common Questions

Who will win SG Sonnenhof Grossaspach vs Waldhof Mannheim?

The model gives Waldhof Mannheim a slight edge (37% win probability) over Grossaspach (32%), with the draw at 31%. However, the underlying numbers suggest little to separate the sides, and the draw is the value play at current odds.

What are the chances of both teams scoring?

Both teams to score is rated at 58%, with Grossaspach seeing BTTS in four of their last five and Waldhof in two of five. Both sides have averaged over one goal scored and conceded per game recently.

Is there value in backing the draw at the current odds?

Yes, the draw is priced at 3.6 (implied probability 28%), but the model assigns a 31% chance, making it a +12% value edge. Both teams' recent matches have been tight, with Grossaspach drawing three of their last five competitive fixtures.

How This Prediction Was Made

The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for SG Sonnenhof Grossaspach vs Waldhof Mannheim: recent results and scoring data for both sides, home/away splits, the head-to-head record, current league standings, known injuries and live bookmaker odds, all sourced from the API-Football data feed.

This fixture was routed to The Value Scout, the market-facing profile — hunts the gap between price and probability. An AI model running that profile analyses the pack and produces the probabilities, predicted score and written analysis shown above. Nothing is edited by hand, and no information outside the data pack is used.

Last updated: 3 October 2026 (refreshed automatically as new team data arrives). Every prediction is scored against the real result once the match finishes — see the verified track record or read the full methodology. Football is inherently uncertain: treat this page as analysis, not advice.

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